Policy
* Key Takeaways: * Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema publicly backed a $2.5 billion AI-focused data center proposal in Chandler, Arizona, warning federal "preemption" could override local rules. * Chandler staff recommended denying the project, citing low job creation and infrastructure strains; Salt River Project is requiring a $242 million up-front
AI
* Key Takeaways: * Google’s Year in Search 2025 highlights a surge in conversational queries and deeper information-seeking. * “Tell me about…” searches rose ~70% year‑over‑year; “How do I…” queries increased ~25%. * Cultural moments (an American-elected pope, KPop "Demon Hunters") and AI breakthroughs drove spikes. * Explore full data
AI
Key Takeaways: * Three Waymo driverless vehicles briefly blocked a dead-end street in San Francisco’s South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood. * A TikTok video posted Dec. 6 by @chii_rinna has more than 3 million views showing the incident. * Waymo says two cars made "minor contact at low speed"
Policy
• Key takeaways: * Australia has enacted a world-first law preventing under-16s from holding accounts on major social platforms. * Platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit, YouTube, Kick and Twitch must enforce the rules. * Companies must take “reasonable steps” to verify age (IDs, biometrics, bank details) or face fines up
Telecom
* Key takeaways: * Reports of a Cellcom outage began after midnight Dec. 9 and center on northeast Wisconsin. * Users report inability to make or receive calls; texting and mobile data are inconsistent. * DownDetector logged the earliest reports; WBAY’s Action 2 News experienced the issue and has contacted Cellcom for comment.
Telecom
* Reports on DownDetector began after midnight reporting service problems for Cellcom customers. * Users in Green Bay and across northeast Wisconsin say calls aren’t connecting; some can still text or use mobile data. * WBAY’s news staff, who use Cellcom, experienced failures placing and receiving calls and have contacted Cellcom
Software
• Key Takeaways: * iOS 26.2 is expected in early to mid‑December 2025, with a release candidate distributed Dec. 3. * The update brings UI tweaks (Liquid Glass lock slider), Sleep Score recalibration, Podcast AI upgrades, and iPad Split View fixes. * iPhone 11 and newer are compatible; downgrading back to iOS
Games
* Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has officially become the biggest new third-party game launch on Xbox Game Pass for 2025. * The record is based on the highest number of unique players within the first 30 days of release. * Its developer, Sandfall Interactive, credits Game Pass for attracting a massive, diverse audience
Gadgets
* Massive Savings Alert: A limited-time flash sale offers up to $850 off the new Microsoft Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7. * Act Fast or Lose Out: These incredible deals are hosted by B&H and are only valid for today, with just a few hours left on the
Policy
* The European Union has fined Elon Musk's social media platform X €120 million (£105 million), citing its paid blue tick system as "deceptive." * Regulators argue the system, which lacks meaningful identity verification, exposes users to scams and impersonation fraud. * The move has sparked outrage from prominent
Games
* Danny Phantom Arrives: Skins for Danny Phantom and Sam Manson are now available in the Fortnite Item Shop as of December 5, 2025. * Massive Winterfest Revealed: The upcoming Winterfest 2025 event will feature a massive, unexpected collaboration with the world of Harry Potter. * Free Magical Loot: Players can expect free
Security
* A false earthquake alert for a magnitude 5.9 tremor in Nevada was issued by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). * The erroneous warning was sent to residents as far as 200 miles away, including California's San Francisco Bay Area. * USGS quickly retracted the alert, confirming it was
