Gadgets
• Key takeaways • Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 2 balances style and voice AI with a 12MP camera and up to 8 hours battery. • Viture Luma Pro and Xreal One Pro lead display performance for gaming and media with micro‑OLED panels. • Oakley Meta Vanguard targets athletes (IP67, wind‑noise reduction); RayNeo
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Samsung TV Plus is preinstalled on Samsung smart TVs (2016 and newer) and delivers nearly 700 live FAST channels and 1,000+ movies/shows for free. * No subscription, payment details, or Samsung account required — you just need an internet connection. * The service includes more than 100 exclusive channels,
Games
• Key Takeaways: * Metroid Prime 4 began as a direct request from Nintendo of America to make a new numbered Prime title. * Development shifted to Retro Studios mid-project; Retro had to build the internal structure to make a Metroid Prime game. * Background assets and movie creation were outsourced and required close
Software
* Key takeaways: * Google is rolling out the ability for Gmail users to change their @gmail.com address without losing data or services. * Old addresses remain active and continue to receive mail; saved content (emails, photos, messages) is preserved. * The feature is limited to accounts that end in @gmail.com and
Software
* Key Takeaways: * iOS 26.3 will enable easier data transfer between iPhone and Android through an Apple–Google collaboration. * EU users gain third‑party smartwatch notifications (e.g., Garmin Fenix 8), new NFC components and faster peer‑to‑peer Wi‑Fi due to the DMA. * Apple plans a late January–
Software
* Key Takeaways: * Google’s support pages in several languages indicate a gradual rollout to let some users change their @gmail.com address. * The new address keeps the @gmail.com domain; the old address becomes an alternate and still receives email and sign-ins. * Data (Drive, Photos, YouTube) remains intact, but you
Gadgets
• Key Takeaways: * LG unveiled UltraGear evo, a premium gaming monitor lineup offering 5K visuals and on-device AI upscaling. * Three initial models: 39-inch OLED (39GX950B), 27-inch MiniLED (27GM950B) and a 52-inch large-format display (52G930B). * Features include variable refresh modes (up to 330Hz), aggressive response times, 2,304 local dimming zones and
Games
* Balatro emerges as Dominik Diamond’s personal lifesaver and top emotional pick. * Marvel Snap was his most-played title but fell out of favor over microtransaction-driven changes. * Family favourites: Just Dance 2024, Overwatch, Resident Evil Biohazard, Crash Bandicoot and Minecraft dominated household playtime. * Blue Prince and Doom: The Dark Ages are
Games
• Key Takeaways: * ConcernedApe released a free Nintendo Switch 2 edition update for Stardew Valley on Dec. 25, 2025. * New features include mouse controls, local split-screen for up to 4 players, and online multiplayer for up to 8 players. * Existing Switch owners receive the update as a free "Upgrade Pack&
Policy
* Key Takeaways: * Leaked documents obtained by The Washington Post show Meta pursued a yearslong strategy to bring teens back to Instagram. * Two weeks after dozens of state attorneys general sued Meta over teen safety and addiction concerns, Instagram head Adam Mosseri circulated a memo urging staff to "bring more
Gadgets
Key Takeaways: * Samsung is offering significant holiday discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, including instant savings and trade-in promotions. * With a maxed trade-in, you can save $1,120 on the 512GB model, bringing the price down to $999. * Without a trade-in, Samsung provides $600 in instant savings plus a
Games
* Key Takeaways: * Wing Commander: Privateer (1993) taught the author to prefer open-world, player-driven experiences over tightly authored stories. * The game combined Elite-style sandbox mechanics with Wing Commander flight and a richly hand-crafted setting. * Privateer influenced later space sandboxes — Freelancer, the X series, EVE Online, Elite Dangerous, No Man’s Sky,
