Mint Mobile is taking on cable companies with a new 5G home internet service called MINTernet. Starting at $30 per month with no long-term contract, it uses T-Mobile’s network and promises easy self-installation.
Apple is adding two brand new system apps with iOS 26, including a dedicated Preview app for PDFs and images. According to a hands-on report, it fundamentally changes document workflow on iPhone and iPad by separating viewing from file management.
According to 9to5Mac, iOS 27 is shaping up to be a major update with a new AI-powered Apple Health+ service, special optimizations for the rumored iPhone Fold, and a visual redesign for Siri. The update is also expected to bring a revamped Calendar app and a renewed focus on bug fixes and performanc
Samsung is reportedly selling its new Galaxy Z TriFold foldable phone at a loss. The device launched in South Korea for roughly $2,500, making it the company’s most expensive phone, yet it still isn’t profitable per unit. A U.S. launch is slated for early 2026.
According to a new report, Tesla’s much-hyped robotaxi program is a tiny operation with major problems. While Elon Musk promised millions of autonomous cars, the reality is about 30 supervised cabs in one city, struggling with basic safety and traffic laws.
Japan’s Topix index closed 2025 at 3,408.97, finally exceeding its year-end high from the 1989 bubble economy. The benchmark gained 22% for the year, marking its third straight annual rise. Analysts see the rally broadening beyond AI stocks.
Apple has launched a new ad campaign for the Apple Watch focused on sticking to fitness resolutions. The “Quit Quitting” spots show users literally running away from temptation, with a tagline warning most people quit by January 9.
The explosive growth of AI data centers is colliding with a slow-moving power grid. According to an expert with over 100 patents, the industry’s key assumption about data centers as flexible grid resources is dangerously wrong, risking underbuilt infrastructure and ceding ground to China.
Samsung is integrating Google Photos directly into its Tizen TV operating system starting in 2026. The rollout includes AI-powered editing and curated “Memories” slideshows. It’s a clear move to make the TV a central hub for personal content.
A listing from the PEGI ratings board has revealed a “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” for Pikmin 3 Deluxe. This follows a pattern of Nintendo re-releasing enhanced ports of older Switch and Wii U games for its new console. The upgrade will likely cost around $20 for better performance.
