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Intel’s next Core Ultra chips may stretch your budget further

A new rumor says Intel’s Core Ultra 200K Plus refresh could add E-cores and raise rated DDR5 support, while keeping prices steady and sticking with LGA1851 motherboards.
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This leaked Lenovo Yoga Mini i could be your lightest Copilot+ desktop

Windows Latest says Lenovo is working on the Yoga Mini i, a 600g cylindrical mini PC. The leak claims Intel Core Ultra X7 358H and support for up to four high-resolution displays.
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Xbox is losing the console race, so Microsoft is rethinking what Xbox is

Microsoft’s Xbox console sales are sliding fast, but the company is leaning into an “open system” that spans console, PC, and cloud. Here’s what the pivot means for players.
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Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could tune your game settings for you

Lenovo’s leaked Copilot+ Legion laptops could automate power and fan tuning, according to a Windows Latest report. The rumored CES 2026 refresh pairs Ryzen AI 400 chips with RTX 5060 graphics.
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Splat turns your photos into coloring pages, and it signals a bigger trend

Retro’s Splat app turns your photos into AI coloring pages for kids, with quick style options and print or on-screen modes. It also signals a wider push for kid-friendly generative AI play.
A dark mystery hand typing on a laptop computer at night.

Your AI browser can be hijacked by prompt injection, OpenAI just patched Atlas

OpenAI says it has patched ChatGPT Atlas after internal red teaming found new prompt injection attacks that can hijack AI browser agents. The update adds an adversarially trained model plus stronger safeguards.
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Featured Chrome extension could be copying your AI chats

A “Featured” browser add-on marketed as privacy protection may have been copying AI chats. Koi Security says Urban VPN Proxy began intercepting prompts and replies after a July 9, 2025 update.
Student playing GeForce Now in class quietly.

GeForce NOW’s 100-hour cap, explained for your monthly playtime

GeForce NOW starts enforcing a 100-hour monthly cap on January 1. Here’s who it applies to first, why existing paid members may have more time, and what to check before the limit hits.
Returnal running on the Steam Deck.

Steam Deck LCD is on the way out, what this means for your next handheld buy

Valve is bringing Steam Deck LCD sales to a close for one of its core configurations. On the Steam Deck store page, Valve says it is “phasing out the Steam Deck LCD 256GB model,” and that it “will no longer be available” once remaining stock is gone. The same message makes a point of separating […]
Playing PS5 in a car

AFEELA gets PS Remote Play, so you can play your PlayStation 5 while parked

Sony Honda Mobility says AFEELA will integrate PS Remote Play, streaming PS5 and PS4 games to the car’s cabin display. It sounds great while parked, but broadband speed and coverage will make or break it.
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Firefox AI kill switch is coming, but you’ll wait until 2026

Mozilla says a Firefox AI kill switch is coming in Q1 2026 after a Reddit open letter challenged its “modern AI browser” push. Users will be watching whether “off” really means off.
Spotify tricks.

Spotify responds to ‘nefarious’ 300TB scraping by internet activists

Anna's Archive published a torrents-based Spotify backup: a 300TB release of Spotify catalog metadata today, with staged audio files to follow. Here is what's included, what's missing, and why it exists.
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ChatGPT for Android may soon let you jump into specific chats faster

ChatGPT for Android may soon add home screen shortcuts for specific conversations. An APK teardown suggests OpenAI is testing an "Add to home screen" option that opens a chosen chat directly.
Lenovo Go Gen 2

Your next Legion Go 2 might run SteamOS instead of Windows 11

A report says Lenovo may unveil a Legion Go 2 SteamOS variant at CES 2026, keeping Ryzen Z2 Extreme and the 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED, while ditching Windows 11 friction for gamers.
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Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable could give you a 24-inch OLED screen in a gaming laptop

Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable concept reportedly expands a 16-inch OLED to 21.5 inches or 24 inches, pairing RTX 5090 power with esports-focused modes and AI overlays, ahead of a CES 2026 reveal.
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Is your TV wall mount dead? Displace Hub wants to prove it at CES

Displace Hub debuts at CES 2026 with a bold claim: mount “any TV” in under 10 seconds, no drilling, no cables. The real test will be battery life, wall compatibility, and long-term hold.
Semi-open state of a foldable iPhone concept

Apple’s foldable iPhone sounds short and wide, so it may not fit your pocket

A leak from iPhone-ticker.de claims Apple’s foldable iPhone will be short and wide when closed, which could change how it fits pockets. CAD dimensions also hint at a mini tablet-like interior.
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Texas just put smart TV privacy lawsuit on trial, and it could affect your home

Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing five TV makers over alleged ACR tracking that records what Texans watch at home. Here’s what the state claims, why it matters, and what to watch next.
Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior taking on a defender in FIFA 23.

Play FIFA on your TV with Netflix, your phone is the controller

Netflix is bringing a reimagined FIFA game to Netflix Games for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including TV play in select countries, with your phone acting as the controller.
Quick Cut on iPhone

Your Snapchat Memories can be beat-synced in seconds, if you’re on iPhone

Snapchat is rolling out Snapchat Quick Cut iOS, a Lens-powered tool that turns Memories or Camera Roll clips into beat-synced videos fast. Android support is promised "soon," but Snap hasn’t shared dates.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 sitting on a woman's lap at the airport.

Your next MacBook could use an iPhone-class chip

Apple’s leaked internal files suggest it tested a cheaper MacBook using iPhone-class chips. An A15 entry looks like a prototype, but an A18 Pro configuration appears closer to a real product.
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The connector era is over: you can now submit ChatGPT apps to OpenAI

OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT app directory and opening submissions for developers, with approved apps rolling out in the new year. It’s a shift away from connectors toward chat-native apps.
Samsung Galaxy Camera

Samsung could revive variable aperture, the iPhone 18 Pro feature Galaxy had first

Samsung may revive its variable aperture camera, a Galaxy S9-era feature it later dropped, as iPhone 18 Pro rumors point to the same upgrade. Here’s what it could mean and when to expect it.
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Love the Now Brief on Galaxy phones? Google just built something better

Google Labs’ new CC experiment uses Gemini to send a daily “Your Day Ahead” email that summarizes your schedule and tasks, and you can reply to it anytime for help.
Opal in Gemini

Gemini web app just got Opal where you can build mini apps with no code

Opal is now built into the Gemini web app via the Gems manager, letting you create reusable, shareable AI mini-app workflows with no code, plus a new step-by-step editing view.
A Ray-Ban Meta Glasses wearer talks to another person using live translation.

Your Meta AI glasses can now boost voices in loud restaurants and trains

Meta’s v21 update adds Conversation Focus to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN glasses, boosting the voice you’re talking to in noisy places. It starts in Early Access in the US and Canada.
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Your iPhone choices could grow, but Apple’s Air plan is getting rewritten

The Information says Apple canceled iPhone Air 2 trial production last month and is redesigning the device after poor sales, weighing a second camera and a lower price as the iPhone lineup grows.
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Your next iPhone might lose the cutout in Apple’s all-screen iPhone 2027 leak

Apple may be inching toward an all-screen iPhone 2027 by testing under-screen camera tech in a foldable first. Here’s what the leak claims, and what to watch next.
Updated interface of Siri activation.

iOS 26 leak, your iPhone’s next big Siri upgrade has a date

The iOS 26 leak from a prototype build points to a smarter Siri tagged for spring 2026. It’s not a promise, but it’s a clear signal about Apple’s internal timeline.
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OnePlus Turbo series is coming to fix your battery and gaming headaches

OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus Turbo series, promising flagship-style performance, standout battery life, and a gaming-first focus at a lower price point. Specs, pricing, and a launch date are still unknown.
Apple iPhone 17 in Lavender Purple

iPhone 17’s N1 chip makes your bad Wi-Fi feel faster

Apple’s iPhone 17 is hiding a big upgrade in its new N1 Wi-Fi chip. Fresh Speedtest data shows it lifting the worst connections by more than 60 percent, making bad home networks feel a lot less painful.
A man sitting on a train, working on a laptop with a white AirPods Pro 3 bud in one ear

Your AirPods can act like AirPods again on Android, but there’s a catch

LibrePods is a free Android app that tricks your AirPods into thinking they are talking to an iPhone, unlocking noise control, gestures, and battery stats, as long as you are willing to root.
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Apple’s new ring light trick is already on Windows 11, thanks to Microsoft VP

Apple’s new Edge Light feature for macOS is already on Windows, thanks to Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman’s free Windows Edge Light app that turns your whole display into a virtual ring light for sharper, more flattering video calls.
Microsoft Copilot in action in Windows 11 Sample 3.

New Windows 11 toggle lets AI agents work in your background

Microsoft is testing a new "Experimental agentic features" toggle in Windows 11 that gives AI helpers their own hidden workspace, limited access to your files, and a clear off switch if you do not like it.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the Galaxy Buds3 Pro.

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro want you to control audio with your head

Leaked One UI 8.5 animations give us our clearest look yet at Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, including new head-based controls, softer hardware, and a flatter case that looks built for everyday use.
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Galaxy Z TriFold moves closer to your pocket with fresh US firmware tests

Samsung has reportedly started testing firmware for the unlocked Galaxy Z TriFold in the US, hinting that its first tri-fold phone might be edging toward shelves, even if the launch date and markets are not confirmed.
Apple Watch Series 11 activity rings.

Your Apple Watch could face a new US import ban over $634m fight

Apple’s latest courtroom clash with Masimo now includes a $634 million verdict and a fresh US trade review, putting the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature and future stock of newer models under real pressure.
YouTube Music on iPhone.

YouTube Music is testing playlist search so you can stop endless scrolling

YouTube Music is finally testing playlist search, with a new Find in playlist button appearing for a tiny group of iOS users. It fixes one of the app’s most obvious pain points, but almost no one has it yet.