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  • The tech industry is currently facing transformative shifts and challenges across various sectors.
  • An unprecedented debut of AI frameworks is occurring, highlighted by OpenAI’s release of GPT-5.2 alongside Google’s Gemini 3 Pro, which underscores the escalating competition in AI development.
  • Major players like Rivian and Zevo are pushing the boundaries of transportation, with Rivian’s focus on automation and EVs complemented by Zevo's plans to integrate robotaxis into their car-sharing service.
  • Legal entanglements are rife as companies navigate copyright and regulatory complexities. Disney is actively contesting Google over copyright infringement involving AI-generated content, while Reddit challenges Australia’s social media restrictions in court.
  • In the realm of social media, companies are grappling with new legislative pressures, exemplified by Reddit's lawsuit against the Australian government for its underage social media ban, marking a significant battle over the future of digital communication and regulation.

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Engadget

  • Reddit sues Australia over underage social media ban an hour ago by Steve Dent
    Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent

    Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia's High Court aiming to overturn the country's under-16 social media ban, Reuters reported. The forum platform called the law contrary to Australia's constitution as it intrudes on free political discourse. It also argued that Reddit shouldn't have been included in the ban since it isn't a social media site, based on the law's definition. The action is likely to set in motion a protracted legal battle, given Reddit's resources and its popularity in Australia Australia's minimum age social media ban, the first of its kind in the world, went into effect on December 10.

  • The Apple Watch Series 11 is $100 off and cheaper than ever 2 hours ago by Sarah Fielding
    Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding

    If you're still on the hunt for gifts, or simply good holiday deals for yourself, you can find them on the internet. Just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday have ended doesn't mean the deals have dried up. One of the best deals available that we're tracking is on the latest Apple Watch Series 11, which you can get for a record low of $299.  We gave the Apple Watch Series 11 a score of 90 when it came out in September. That's thanks, in part, to an upgraded 24 hours of battery life — which lasted closer to a day

  • F1: The Movie now streaming on Apple TV following a long theatrical run 2 hours ago by Matt Tate
    Movie Reviews, Movies, Media, Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate

    F1: The Movie, the cinematic love letter to Formula One and — quite possibly even more so — consumer products made by Apple, is finally available to stream on Apple TV if you’re a subscriber. It follows the sports thriller’s long theatrical run, during which it raked in more than $630 million globally, comfortably making it Apple’s most successful original film. Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick, Tron: Legacy), F1: The Movie follows the washed-up former F1 prodigy Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), who is convinced by an old friend (Javier Bardem) to get back in the driver's seat and help

  • In 2025, AI and EVs gave the US an insatiable hunger for power 2 hours ago by Daniel Cooper
    Politics & Government, Renewable Energy & Energy Saving, Environment, Nature & Environment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Daniel Cooper

    You may be surprised to learn electricity only accounts for 21 percent of the world’s energy consumption. Fossil fuels and the rest all play their part to make the world go around, but their role is likely to diminish no matter what happens. The International Energy Agency believes electricity’s share of global energy consumption is going to double in the next decade alone. You all know the causes: Electrification, EVs, data centers and AI mean the planet needs to dramatically increase its power generation, transmission and storage capacity. It’s a shame, then, that the world is nowhere near ready to

  • Engadget Podcast: Why Netflix is the best worst option for Warner Bros. 3 hours ago by Devindra Hardawar
    Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Devindra Hardawar

    Last week, Netflix surprised us all when it announced plans for an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., a move that would fundamentally reshape the world of streaming video and Hollywood. But Paramount isn't giving up on WB — this week it launched a $108 billion hostile takeover effort. In this episode, we discuss why everyone is fighting for WB, and why Netflix may be the best worst option for the storied movie studio. SUBSCRIBE! * iTunes * Spotify * Pocket Casts * Stitcher * Google Podcasts TOPICS * What the Netflix bid for Warner Bros. means for at-home streamers and moviegoers


The Verge

  • I quit all my AI fitness plans, and I feel free an hour ago by Victoria Song
    AI, Column, Fitness, Gadgets, Optimizer, Tech, Wearable

    AI sure does use a lot of words to say very little. This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest phones, smartwatches, apps, and other gizmos that swear they're going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. This time last year, I'd cut 16 minutes off my four-mile run time, was lifting three to four times a week, and had lost 10 pounds after a consistent six months of training. I felt amazing. Then life happened. A year later,

  • How to vibe-write a country hit 2 hours ago by David Pierce
    AI, Gadgets, Podcasts, Tech, Vergecast

    You may not even know it, but you've almost certainly encountered songs made mostly or even entirely with AI. If you've scrolled on TikTok the last few weeks, you've probably heard "I Run" a few times, but there are countless others making their way around social and music platforms. AI tools in general, and Suno in particular, are becoming a big part of the music-making process. And nowhere is that more true than in the home of country music, Nashville. On this episode of The Vergecast, Nilay and David are joined by Charlie Harding, a music journalist and professor who also

  • A presidential refresher on wireless terminology, courtesy of Trump Mobile 2 hours ago by Allison Johnson
    5G, Mobile, Report, Tech

    Next-gen wireless technology for dummies. Where's the Trump Phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump Phone's whereabouts. As usual, we're still waiting for a response. In the meantime, we're publishing a little reminder of some wireless tech terms. You know, in case you forgot. 6G? 4K? 3D? Whether you're a layperson or the leader of one of the most powerful countries in the world, it can be hard keeping a lot of numbers and letters in your head. Not that I'm pointing a finger; surely anyone can forget what

  • This Tetris-playing watch struggles with the one thing it should be great at 2 hours ago by Andrew Liszewski
    Gadgets, Gaming, Hands-on, Reviews, Tech, Wearable

    The Tetris: My Play Watch may look like an Apple Watch, but it eschews most of the functionality you'll typically find on a smartwatch to focus on two things: playing Tetris and celebrating the game through a UI that's thoroughly Tetris-themed. It's very good at making you want to play Alexey Pajitnov's iconic tetromino-stacking puzzler, just not on the watch because of frustrating touchscreen controls that require more focus than the game itself. The included straps are colorfully Tetris-themed (you can swap them with standard watch straps if you want to tone it down), as is the collection of nine different

  • YouTube made its video player easier to navigate on TVs 3 hours ago by Jess Weatherbed
    Entertainment, News, Streaming, YouTube

    If you’re not already seeing it, this is how the redesigned watch page is laid out. The YouTube watch screen has been given a new look on TVs. The redesign aims to provide a "more intuitive experience with easier navigation," according to YouTube's announcement, relocating the video title and several controls, and adding a new "Description" button to access creator information and other video features. I'm already seeing the update on my own Nvidia Shield Pro streaming box and native Phillips TV OS, and I do think it makes it easier to find specific video features and controls. My colleague Thomas Ricker


Wired

  • The Best Age-Tech Gadgets Tried and Tested by WIRED an hour ago by Simon Hill
    Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Gear / Products / Lifestyle, Buying, Guide

    As more and more age tech hits the market, I’ve been testing the most innovative gadgets for older folks and caregivers.

  • The Best Permanent Outdoor Lights (2025): Govee, Eufy, Lepro 2 hours ago by Nena Farrell
    Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Gear / Products / Home, Holiday, Cheer

    DIY permanent eave lights that attach to the exterior of your home are becoming more popular. But are they worth the effort (and cost)?

  • Best Merino Wool T-Shirts (2025), Tried On and Tested 2 hours ago by Scott Gilbertson
    Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Buying, Guide

    These merino wool T-shirts are the last shirt you’ll ever wear. I’m wearing one right now.

  • Baseus Inspire XH1 Headphones Review: Affordable Excellence 3 hours ago by Simon Cohen
    Gear, Gear / Products, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Audio, Gear / Products / Headphones, Product, Review

    Watch out high-end models, these noise-canceling headphones are an amazing value.

  • Does Red-Light Therapy Work? (2025) 4 hours ago by Emily Peck
    Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Trends, Seeing, Red

    Even if the glowing mask scares your family, red-light therapy can rejuvenate skin and aid in muscle repair.


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