A system-level bug in Samsung’s One UI 8 Watch is creating visual glitches for users of third-party watch faces. The issue affects Galaxy Watch models from the 4 through the 8, but stock faces are fine.
Criminals can now buy deepfake software off the shelf to run sophisticated scams from their phones. As fraud becomes a service, the financial industry is grappling with an unsustainable liability model and a “wild west” of unregulated tech.
A new rumor suggests Samsung SDI is testing a dual-cell silicon-carbon battery with a staggering 20,000mAh capacity for smartphones. The battery reportedly delivered 27 hours of screen-on time but allegedly swelled after testing. The source is unreliable, and the tech might be destined for electric
China is proposing first-of-their-kind regulations to govern how AI chatbots impact user mental health. The rules would require human takeovers for suicide threats and impose time limits for minors. It marks a major shift from policing content to safeguarding emotions.
ASUS is raising prices on select products, starting January 5, 2026. The company blames rising costs for DRAM and NAND components driven by AI demand. This follows similar moves from other hardware makers.
The developer of the hit co-op climbing game Peak is pushing back against critics of “friendslop” games. They argue these titles focus on connection and teamwork, making them a cost-effective and valid niche for indie studios.
In a massive bet on AI infrastructure, SoftBank is buying digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge. The $4 billion deal gives SoftBank a huge portfolio of data center assets and stakes in companies like Vantage Data Centers, which is involved in the Stargate project.
Russian metals magnate Vladimir Potanin has acquired a 25% stake in IT infrastructure firm Selectel. The deal, valued at about $206 million, marks another major tech investment for the billionaire this year.
Indian quick commerce startup Zepto has confidentially filed for a $1.2 billion IPO. The move comes as Amazon launches its own 15-minute service, intensifying a fierce price war in a market analysts warn could be overheating.
According to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum, the Affordable Care Act’s individual market has become a massive financial burden for taxpayers. In 2024, taxpayers covered nearly 80% of premiums for subsidized plans, sending over $114 billion directly to insurers.
