Apple's UI executive poached by Meta, and three other executives leave in Apple AI exodus The number of Apple execs leaving the company continues to rise, but most are being replaced. TechRadar · Dec 8, 2025
Android XR: Everything you need to know Everything you need to know about Android XR, Google's mixed-reality wearable platform Tom’s Guide · Dec 8, 2025
I tried both of Google's AI glasses and spoke to Android XR's senior product director about the different types of smart glasses we can expect and the challenges developing them — Here's everything I learned Google and Samsung will launch smart glasses in 2026 and 2027. I tried out prototypes of both, and learned more about their hardware and apps. Android Central · Dec 8, 2025
I just tried Google's Android XR glasses — and Meta and Apple are in trouble Google Glasses done right Tom’s Guide · Dec 8, 2025
I tried the next-gen Android XR prototype smart glasses, and these frames are ready for your close-up This is what we want TechRadar · Dec 8, 2025
Apple won’t be the same in 2026. Meet the company’s next generation of leaders and rising stars after its biggest executive exodus in years Apple is overhauling its executive leadership with new heads of AI, design, operations, and legal, setting the stage for succession beyond Tim Cook. Fortune · Dec 8, 2025
Forget Meta And Microsoft — 'Pick And Shovel' Stocks Are The AI 'Capex Super Boom' Play The AI infrastructure build-out has not yet peaked. In fact, AI cap ex spending is accelerating, said Ben Powell, chief investment strategist for APAC at the BlackRock Investment Institute. Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025
Who Is Alexandr Wang? The 28-Year-Old Scale AI Founder Tapped by Zuckerberg in a $14.3B Move Alexandr Wang, the 28-year-old founder of Scale AI, has been thrust into the global spotlight after Mark Zuckerberg tapped him for a major $14.3 billion AI initiative. The partnership cements Wang as one of tech's youngest power players. International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025
Good news and good news: Meta is reportedly hard at work on the Quest 4 and has delayed its mixed reality glasses to 2027 Just throw a couple billion more into the MR pit. PC Gamer · Dec 8, 2025
From Google To Meta, NextEra Locks In Massive AI Power Deals NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) is taking bold steps to unlock value by expanding its energy infrastructure, artificial intelligence capabilities, and strategic acquisitions. Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025
Has Australia's social media ban been delayed? Australia's under-16s social media ban kicks off on December 10. Despite pushback, there's no delay, and platforms like Meta are already complying. Tom’s Guide · Dec 8, 2025
Why Investors Shouldn't Romanticize Bitcoin, From a Financial Planner Investors should treat bitcoin as the high-risk asset it is. A look at the data indicates a small portfolio allocation for most investors would be the safest. Kiplinger · Dec 8, 2025
Meta Is Betting You'll Soon Wear AI All Day With This New Buy Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) acquired Limitless to accelerate its push into artificial intelligence-powered wearable technology as part of its broader strategy to bring “personal superintelligence” to consumers. Benzinga · Dec 8, 2025
The Musk effect: Could the X owner actually impact Germany’s election? The tech billionaire’s comments online have caused Germany’s government to claim he was ‘interfering’ in the country’s upcoming elections – but it's unclear yet if his efforts would have a substantial impact on the vote’s outcome. Euronews · Dec 8, 2025
International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025 Justin Bieber Warns Apple: 'Rear-Naked Choke Hold' After iPhone Bug Stops His Music Justin Bieber issued a startling warning to Apple on Instagram, threatening a 'rear-naked choke hold' over an iPhone bug that repeatedly interrupts his music when he accidentally triggers the dictation or voice note function.
Android Central · Dec 8, 2025 Meta reportedly pushes the release of new mixed-reality glasses to 2027 Meta's next-generation pair of mixed-reality glasses were originally tabbed to release in the second half of 2026, but they're now delated into 2027.
TechRadar · Dec 7, 2025 We may have to wait until 2027 for the launch of the next pair of Meta mixed reality smart glasses One of the many AI-powered wearable devices that Meta is working on has apparently been pushed back a year.
Benzinga · Dec 7, 2025 Consumer Tech News (Dec 1-5): Trump Says He's Back in Elon Musk's Social Circle, U.S. Suspends China MSS Sanctions & More President Donald Trump has said that he gets along well with Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk when being asked if he is back again in his social circle following the pair’s falling out earlier this year.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025 A US psychologist prescribed a social media ban for kids. How did Australia become the test subject? From nascent policy idea in one state to passing federal parliament in just days, it has been a whirlwind journey for the world-first legislation that will take effect from 10 December
International Business Times UK · Dec 7, 2025 From Future of the Internet to Total Flop: Mark Zuckerberg Cuts Metaverse After Sims-Level Graphics Mockery Mark Zuckerberg scales back Meta's metaverse ambitions after £57 billion ($70 billion) investment falls flat, cutting spending and refocusing on AI and core apps.
Fortune · Dec 7, 2025 Millionaire YouTuber Hank Green tells Gen Z to rethink their Tesla bets—and shares the portfolio changes he's making to avoid AI-bubble fallout The S&P 500’s record concentration in AI-focused companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google could bear bad news in the event of a bubble pop, says YouTuber Hank Green.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 7, 2025 I binge-watched shows using Meta's Horizon TV hub on Quest 3 — the good, the bad and the immersive Meta Quest VR headsets now have a Horizon TV hub to make it easier to binge-watch your favorite shows, movies and immerive content, and while it's the upgrade VR has needed, it still has a few quirks to iron out.
Benzinga · Dec 7, 2025 Mark Zuckerberg Delays Meta's 'Phoenix' Mixed Reality Glasses To 2027: 'Taking Extra Time To Deliver...' Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg has delayed the launch of its "Phoenix" mixed reality glasses to early 2027, citing the need for more time to ensure a polished and reliable product.
Creative Bloq · Dec 7, 2025 Why do Apple designers keep leaving? Execs behind the iPhone Air and Liquid Glass have recently left the firm.
Benzinga · Dec 6, 2025 This Startup With 60% Employees On The Autism Spectrum Beat Meta-Backed $14B Scale AI For $708 Million Pentagon AI Contract Artificial intelligence company Enabled Intelligence, with a majority neurodiverse workforce, announced on Nov. 24 that it has secured the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s largest data labeling contract.