We were promised an AI wearable revolution in 2025 – will 2026 finally deliver? AI wearables two years on T3 · Dec 22, 2025
Italy antitrust agency fines Apple $116 million for abusing dominance with privacy feature Italy’s antitrust authority has fined Apple about $116 million after determining that operating one of its privacy features restricted competition The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Reminder: Don’t Get Sucked In by the Dumbest Trope in Sports Jaguars coach Liam Coen is getting the last laugh after supposedly ‘losing the press conference.’ Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2025
I’ve been using the Sofabaton X2 universal remote for two weeks, and it’s the closest yet to replacing the Logitech Harmony Get the Sofabaton X2 if you’re looking to replace your long-lost Harmony remote. While its interface isn’t as quite polished as Logitech’s was — and it needs more smart home integration — the X2’s design and controls are much more refined than previous versions. Tom’s Guide · Dec 22, 2025
Google and Apple warn H-1B workers against holiday international travel over risk of being stranded abroad New requirement to check holders’ social media histories causing long processing delays, lawyers warn The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
5 Stocks That Pay Out Dividends Like Apple Discover 5 top dividend stocks that offer payouts similar to Apple, combining strong returns and stability for smart long-term investors. GOBankingRates · Dec 22, 2025
The state of AI in 2025: How Google, Apple, OpenAI, and others fared AI continued to grow in 2025, but not in all the ways we expected, and not every company experienced the same level of success. Here's my report card. Android Central · Dec 22, 2025
This underrated Siri feature proves Apple can do AI – but the iPhone’s voice assistant still needs a drastic makeover in 2026 After noticing the subtle improvements made to Siri Suggestions, I'm convinced that Apple can bring meaningful AI upgrades to the iPhone in 2026. TechRadar · Dec 22, 2025
ChatGPT saved me money and time on last-minute Christmas gifts — here's how I'm living proof that ChatGPT can be a superb Santa's little helper — but don't rely on a Christmas miracle to get the right gifts. Here's how to do it right. Tom’s Guide · Dec 22, 2025
How "F1" movie producers overcame initial scepticism from F1 driver cameos Apple has revealed how the Formula 1 grid came to embrace its 'F1' movie production Motorsport · Dec 22, 2025
Google and Apple employees on US visas apparently told to avoid international travel Big Tech lawyers are warning employees not to leave the US, or they could face major delays re-entering. TechRadar · Dec 22, 2025
Revealed: how big businesses are rolling back public support for Pride Guardian analysis of 20 major companies in UK and US shows mentions of Pride on social media have fallen substantially in past two years The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2025
Apple and Google Warn Staff on US Visas Not to Travel as Trump-Era Delays Risk Months Abroad Apple and Google have warned US visa workers to avoid international travel due to embassy stamping delays. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2025
AI Boom Squeezes Smartphones as Component Economics Take Over The smartphone market is entering a phase where technological progress is increasingly driven by component economics. The boom in artificial intelligence, which until recently was perceived as a growth driver for the entire electronics industry, pushing more companies to the market movers list, is beginning to exert reverse pressure on… inkl · Dec 22, 2025
Euronews · Dec 22, 2025 Italy fines Apple €98m over App Store tracking policy The fine adds to growing European scrutiny of Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature and its impact on competition in mobile advertising.
Android Central · Dec 22, 2025 Samsung may already be preparing a wide-screen foldable to rival Apple's first foldable Samsung is reportedly working on a wider foldable with a 4:3 display to rival Apple's first foldable iPhone.
Creative Bloq · Dec 22, 2025 If the iPhone Fold is this bold, I'm sold Leaked dimensions reveal an unexpected shape.
TechRadar · Dec 22, 2025 Quite a few of the AI software engineers hired by Google in 2025 were actually ex-employees Google has been rehiring former talent in an AI frenzy - and it seems it isn't alone.
TechRadar · Dec 22, 2025 What is the release date for Pluribus episode 9 on Apple TV? Here's when you can watch the final episode of Pluribus' debut season on Apple TV.
International Business Times UK · Dec 22, 2025 Apple Forces iOS 26 on Millions of iPhones — Users Lose Downgrade Escape Route Apple makes downgrading to iOS 18.7.3 no longer an option - iOS 26.2 is the only update available for most iPhones compatible with the new iOS.
International Business Times UK · Dec 22, 2025 Samsung Wide Fold Leak Shows Near-Exact iPhone Fold Match—Originality at Risk Samsung is pivoting its foldable strategy to meet Apple head-on. Fresh leaks suggest a new 'Wide Fold' is in development, featuring a redesigned aspect ratio that reportedly mirrors Apple's secret project.
T3 · Dec 22, 2025 The 17 is the best base-level iPhone Apple has ever produced – here's why you should buy it This year, the base iPhone is better than ever, with some major upgrades to the screen and camera
Android Central · Dec 22, 2025 The ultimate step test: I wore 10 fitness watches while walking 10,000 steps. These are the brands you can trust for your New Year's step goals I took my Amazfit, Apple, Coros, Google, Garmin, OnePlus, Polar, Samsung, Suunto, and Withings watches for a step test to see which you can trust.
Windows Central · Dec 21, 2025 Microsoft’s biggest 2026 problem isn’t AI, hardware, or competition — it’s that the fans who once defended them have checked out Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Amazon enter 2026 with fading hype and shrinking fanbases as frustration replaces enthusiasm.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 21, 2025 'Pluribus' finale release date: When to watch episode 9 and preview When 'Pluribus' episode 9 will hit Apple TV, Apple's latest preview for its hit sci-fi show, and how to watch the season 1 finale.