Your Spotify subscription might soon cost more
Spotify plans a US price hike in 2026 as it pursues profitability, faces industry pressure, and transitions to new leadership.
You might be using Facebook more than you think, new research reveals
A new Pew Research Center study shows Facebook remains the only social platform used by a majority of U.S. adults, far surpassing TikTok, Snapchat, WhatsApp, and X despite ongoing narratives about its decline.
Lawsuit claims Meta stopped research showing users felt better after leaving Facebook
A lawsuit alleges Meta stopped an internal study showing users felt less depressed and anxious after leaving Facebook.
Check this new social app which lets you spoil your favourite TV shows and books
Phictly brings niche, spoiler-safe discussion clubs for books and TV to mobile, capping membership and tailoring pacing for deeper fan communities.
Apple may launch budget-oriented iPhone with Center Stage feature
Apple’s upcoming budget iPhone is expected to include flagship-level front camera tech, making a higher-end selfie experience accessible at lower cost.
Perplexity debuts mobile version of Comet Browser with voice and ad blocker
Perplexity’s Comet browser lands on Android with AI-powered search, voice queries, tab summaries and ad blocking, signalling a new chapter in mobile browsing.
Google Phone App tests ‘Call Reason’ feature to label urgent calls
Google Phone app will allow users to specify call reasons and override Do Not Disturb for urgent tags.
Samsung’s upxoming Galaxy Buds 4 Pro might get a cool feature for the forgetful among us
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have leaked in photo-realistic images, revealing a redesigned shape and a bold metal grille, giving users their best look yet at the next-gen earbuds.
DJI’s new action camera borrows the iPhone’s square sensor and one big upgrade
DJI’s Osmo Action 6 debuts with a new square CMOS sensor, variable aperture, enhanced stabilization, and improved macro capabilities.
YouTube is making it easier to share videos with friends and waste their time, too
YouTube is trialing native private chats, allowing users to share videos and discuss them without switching apps. The test could expand globally if successful.
YouTube TV users, you might be able to get a cheaper sports bundle soon
YouTube TV won a major deal, integrating ESPN/Fox/NBCU streaming-only content directly into its platform. This promises simpler viewing and cheaper sports bundles.
Snapchat adds topic chats so everyone can yell about random stuff in one place
Snapchat is introducing Topic Chats to let users join public, trend-driven conversations safely.
Amazon’s next-gen satellites might make buffering a thing of the past
The renaming to Amazon Leo reflects a strategic shift from rural connectivity to broader commercial service, suggesting upcoming changes for how and where users access satellite broadband.
Elon Musk’s Grokipedia encyclopedia project sparks trust and accuracy concerns
Grokipedia launches as a rapid AI-authored encyclopedia alternative to Wikipedia, but researchers warn of unreliable sources and bias issues.
Google Play just solved a huge hassle for streaming films and TV shows
Play Store now offers a built-in card that reveals which streaming apps host your searched title, simplifying discovery and app installs.
Disney channels are finally back on YouTube TV
YouTube TV and Disney resolved their carriage dispute, restoring major networks and issuing an apology.
Smartphones might put a deeper dent in your wallet next year because of the AI race
Upstream DRAM and NAND scarcity, fueled by AI and data-center demand, is forcing mobile manufacturers to postpone purchases.
Android phones could soon get a face unlock solution that rivals Apple FaceID
Metalenz and UMC’s Polar ID mass-production deal marks the dawn of next-gen, ultra-thin, polarization-based face biometrics aimed at billions of devices, promising faster, slimmer security.
Your Disney+ experience is about to get way more interactive
Disney+ is getting a major AI makeover, letting users create short films, play game-like experiences, and interact with iconic Disney worlds in new, creative ways.
Amazon cracks down on illegal streaming apps on Fire TV sticks
Amazon is clamping down on pirated apps on Fire TV Sticks worldwide, blocking illegal streaming platforms amid rising cybersecurity threats and global pressure from sports and media rights holders.
Your next phone could be a Samsung foldable, here’s why
Samsung is ramping up foldable phone volume and form-factor improvements to defend its leadership as competition and market dynamics intensify.
Apple Maps could soon get this major upgrade and Google should worry
Apple is reportedly developing major satellite connectivity upgrades for iPhones—such as indoor access, photo messaging, offline maps, and 5G NTN—to reduce reliance on traditional cellular networks.
