Swiss Regulators Join The Fray, Probe Apple’s iPhone NFC Fees
Apple is facing another antitrust probe, this time in Switzerland. The investigation focuses on whether Apple’s commercial terms for iPhone NFC access unfairly hinder rivals to Apple Pay.
Month: December 2025
4 Perplexity Habits You Should Start Using Today
Perplexity is more than just a search engine. To get the most out of it, you need to adopt specific habits around personalization, Spaces, templates, and exporting chats. It’s a game-changer for workflows.
Apple Drops Another $216 Million on Cupertino Offices
Apple has acquired two more office buildings on Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino for $216 million in an all-cash deal. This continues a massive 2025 spending spree on Bay Area real estate that has already surpassed $1 billion.
Apple’s Big Friday Surprise: iOS 26.2 and Friends Drop
In a rare Friday software drop, Apple has pushed out its 26.2 updates across all platforms. The updates bring AirPods Live Translation to the EU, Liquid Glass tweaks, and a surprising return of a beloved iPad feature.
Beats and IShowSpeed Go Full Kung Fu for New Earbuds
Beats is betting big on influencer marketing with a new campaign starring controversial streamer IShowSpeed. The nearly five-minute film aims to position the Powerbeats Pro 2 as “the most stable earbuds on earth” through a martial arts narrative.
The Grid’s Wild Week: Antitrust, Slowing Growth, and Gas Turbine Gold Rush
The Department of Justice just broke a 14-year streak by intervening in a major power merger. Meanwhile, forecasts for electricity demand growth, especially in Texas, are being revised down. But the race to secure gas turbines is hotter than ever.
The Windows Insider Program’s Soul Is Gone
The core team behind Microsoft’s Windows Insider Program has all moved on to new roles. This marks the end of an era defined by personality and community, leaving behind a more utilitarian beta testing service.
AI Prescribing Pills? Why It’s a Scary, Inevitable Debate
Lawmakers are debating a bill that would allow AI to autonomously prescribe medication. But researchers warn that AI errors are a fundamental, unavoidable part of the technology. The stakes for getting this wrong couldn’t be higher.
iPadOS 26.2 brings back a crucial multitasking feature
Apple has released iPadOS 26.2, a significant update that brings back a key multitasking tool. The feature allows users to drag apps to create Split View or Slide Over windows. This is expected to be the final major update of the year.
YouTube Just Broke on the Nvidia Shield TV
YouTube and YouTube TV have stopped working on the Nvidia Shield TV, showing an error that the device is unsupported. Nvidia says Google is aware and working on a fix, but the cause remains a mystery, leaving many users stranded.