Games
• Key Takeaways: * Sony and Tencent reached a confidential settlement over Tencent’s Light of Motiram, a game Sony called a “slavish clone” of Horizon Zero Dawn. * The lawsuit, filed in July 2025, was dismissed after the companies agreed to a confidential resolution. * Light of Motiram has been removed from Steam
AI
* Apple Music is available as an app inside ChatGPT for subscribers. * The integration lets ChatGPT search Apple Music and build playlists via natural language, but it does not stream full songs in-chat. * To use it, visit chatgpt.com/apps, add the Apple Music app, and connect your Apple Music account.
AI
• Key Takeaways: * Director Adam Bhala Lough created a full Sam Altman deepfake, dubbed “Sam Bot,” after failing to secure an interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. * The film, Deepfaking Sam Altman, follows the creation of Sam Bot in India and explores growing human–AI relationships and ethical risks. * The documentary
Startups
* SpaceX’s first successful Falcon 9 first‑stage landing occurred Dec. 21, 2015 on the Orbcomm‑2 mission, proving controlled recovery was possible. * The dramatic comeback followed the June 2015 CRS‑7 failure; investigation traced the loss to a failed COPV rod‑end and quality control gaps. * Simultaneous engineering pushes
Software
Key Takeaways: * Microsoft rolled out Link to Windows v1.25102.140.0 with new remote controls for Windows 11 PCs. * New features include remote PC lock (under 3 seconds), two-way file transfer to PC, cross-device clipboard, and a Recent Activity feed. * Screen mirroring (Mirror to PC) and basic PC status
Software
• Key Takeaways: * Apple’s iOS 26.2 update has triggered widespread complaints about performance, UI changes and battery reporting. * Reported issues include slower responsiveness, new animations, touch-sensitivity oddities and harder-to-find settings. * Community reaction on Reddit, Bluesky and other forums ranges from frustration to outright rejection; some noted the update as
Gadgets
• Samsung will exhibit a full Micro RGB TV range at CES 2026, spanning 55 to 115 inches. • The new models carry VDE certification as "Micro RGB Precision Color 100," promising 100% BT.2020 coverage. • Key features: Micro RGB AI Engine Pro, advanced color tools, glare reduction, Dolby Atmos
AI
* Gemini 3 Flash is Google’s new fast base model, replacing the previous Flash as the default in the Gemini app and Search AI Mode. * Benchmarks show notable gains: HLE tripled to 33.7% (no tools), Simple QA Verified rose to 68.7%, and coding scores improved significantly. * It runs
Chips
* Apple kernel debug files show Apple tested an unreleased MacBook running the A15 Bionic. * A separate A18 Pro-based MacBook entry (J700) looks like a defined product configuration with MediaTek "Sunrise" wireless. * The A15 listing appears to be a test platform (J267, mac14p, H14P); the A18 Pro MacBook is
Chips
* Key Takeaways: * Multiple Asian supply-chain reports say NVIDIA could reduce GeForce RTX 50-series production by roughly 30–40% in the first half of 2026. * The squeeze is attributed to tight availability of memory components — including GDDR6, GDDR7 and system DRAM — rather than a single part shortage. * Early supply adjustments may
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * OnePlus 15R packs a 7,400mAh battery, claimed as the largest OnePlus cell to date, and supports SuperVOOC up to 80W (55W with the included brick). * It uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and a slightly faster GPU versus last-gen variants, while undercutting the
AI
• Key Takeaways: * Alexa.com now displays a browser-based Alexa Plus interface for some logged-in Amazon users. * The web UI mirrors the Alexa Plus chatbot from the Alexa app and exposes smart‑home controls, calendar, lists and files. * Menus include prebuilt prompts (Plan, Learn, Create, Shop, Find) and a visible disclaimer: