Google Photos Gets Serious About Video Editing
Google is transforming Photos from a gallery into a creation studio. New templates, a built-in music library, and custom text tools aim to keep users editing in-app.
Month: December 2025
Apple’s Next iPads Already in iOS 26 Code, A19 and M4 Chips Confirmed
Internal Apple code for iOS 26 has leaked, revealing codenames for the next-generation iPad and iPad Air. The base model will get the A19 chip, while the Air is slated for the M4, with both expected to launch in spring 2026.
The UK’s Grid is Jammed, and It’s Testing Risky Tech to Fix It
The UK’s electricity grid is severely congested, forcing operators to pay wind farms to shut down while firing up gas plants. To bridge a 3-4 year gap before new lines are built, they’re rapidly deploying unproven “grid-enhancing technologies” like SmartValves, which can reroute power in millisecond
Amazon’s $35bn India bet heats up cloud war with Microsoft
Amazon has announced a massive $35 billion investment in India, focusing on AI and digital infrastructure. This comes just one day after Microsoft revealed its own $17.5 billion plan for the country, setting the stage for an intense battle in one of the world’s fastest-growing tech markets.
EU Throws Billions at AI ‘Gigafactories’ in Catch-Up Bid
The European Investment Bank and European Commission have signed a deal to finance new AI data centers. This move supplements a massive €20 billion grant program announced earlier in 2025.
A New Magnet Could Break China’s Rare Earth Grip
A U.S. company says it’s developed a powerful magnet without using scarce rare earth minerals. This innovation could challenge China’s dominance, which controls over 90% of the global supply chain for these critical components.
The US is losing its AI talent edge to China, and the numbers are stark
Historian Chris Miller warns the U.S. advantage in AI talent is fragile and shrinking. China now produces over 3.5 million STEM graduates annually, more than quadruple the U.S. output, shifting the foundation of the tech race.
Why Your Company’s Data Silos Are Killing Customer Experience
Companies are sitting on mountains of data trapped in departmental silos, creating disjointed customer experiences. The real challenge isn’t collecting more data, but connecting it all to drive smarter, faster decisions across the entire business.
Olares One is a $3K AI PC that keeps your data to itself
Olares is launching the Olares One, a privacy-focused personal cloud server and AI workstation, on Kickstarter for $2,999. It’s powered by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, designed to build a personal AI from your local files without sending data to the cloud.
YouTube TV’s new sports bundle is a game-changer for cord-cutters
YouTube TV is planning a major shift. The service will introduce a cheaper, sports-centric bundle in 2026, giving fans a new option that includes ESPN, Fox, and NBC sports networks. This comes after a fierce 15-day blackout battle with Disney over carriage fees.