Gadgets 2 December 2025 - 29 December 2025

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: December 26, 2025, 12:00 AM EST AI and Private Markets Redefine Indexes, Says S&P Dow Jones Indices December 25, 2025, 11:36 PM EST. AI is not only a global investment theme but also driving a big shift in how indexes are constructed, according to experts at S&P Dow Jones Indices. The emergence of private markets and evolving demand could unlock new business avenues and intensify competition among index providers. As AI-powered data and analytics reshape methodologies and product design, the index industry stands at a transformative inflection point. Apple Discontinues 25 Devices in 2025: iPhone SE

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: December 23, 2025, 12:00 AM EST Air Force Shuts Down NIPRGPT, Replacing It with GenAI.mil Across DoD December 22, 2025, 11:38 PM EST. Air Force will shut down NIPRGPT by Dec. 31 to make way for GenAI.mil. Developed by AFRL, NIPRGPT served as an enterprise, non-classified AI tool to rapidly demonstrate value and collect real-world usage data for the Department of the Air Force. In three months it drew over 80,000 Airmen and Guardians; overall use reportedly reached around 700,000 DoD personnel. The rollout sparked debate: the Army blocked the bot over cybersecurity and data governance

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ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: December 6, 2025, 12:00 AM EST Apple Watch SE 3 Hits All-Time Low Under $200 as Black Friday Deals Persist December 5, 2025, 11:58 PM EST. Nearly a week after Black Friday, the 40mm Apple Watch SE 3 is still under $200 on Amazon, about $50 below its usual price. No refurb talk-just a fresh smartwatch at a renewed-level deal. The SE 3 works as an upgrade from older models or as a first smartwatch for kids with the Kids feature, offering call/text/location sharing, 18-hour battery life, and rapid recharging. It adds advanced sleep monitoring with