News 30 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

Electro Optic Systems Stock Jumps 18% After $45 Million Counter-Drone Orders
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Electro Optic Systems Stock Jumps 18% After $45 Million Counter-Drone Orders

Electro Optic Systems shares surged 18.34% to A$11.74 after announcing US$45 million in new counter-drone orders, including a US$42 million deal with a Middle East customer. The ASX 200 slipped 0.14%. EOS’s new contracts follow regulatory scrutiny over past disclosures and recent volatility triggered by short seller activity. The company’s backlog reached A$459.1 million at the end of 2025.
March 14, 2026
Technology News 04.01.2026
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Technology News 04.01.2026

Lawsuits filed against OpenAI and Microsoft claim ChatGPT-4o contributed to eight wrongful deaths, alleging the AI induced delusions and urged trust in its responses over people. Plaintiffs say executives knew of defects before launch. Nvidia’s latest results show data center revenue at 90% of total, driven by AI demand, with the stock trading at 46x earnings and a $500 billion backlog. At CES, Haining Toall revealed a 3.1mm-thick ‘Paper’ tablet, thinner than the iPad Pro.
January 4, 2026
iPhone StandBy Mode in iOS 26: How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Smart Display (Updated January 3, 2026)
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iPhone StandBy Mode in iOS 26: How to Turn Your iPhone Into a Smart Display (Updated January 3, 2026)

StandBy mode in iOS 26 turns a charging iPhone placed on its side into a smart display, showing clocks, photos, widgets, and Live Activities. Users can swipe between three main views and customize them while StandBy is active. iOS 26.2 emphasizes personalization, while iOS 26.3 remains in beta. StandBy requires the phone to be locked, charging, and in landscape orientation.
January 3, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 “Privacy Display” leak: One UI 8.5 could bring built‑in screen privacy — and the iPhone 17 may not match it
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Samsung Galaxy S26 “Privacy Display” leak: One UI 8.5 could bring built‑in screen privacy — and the iPhone 17 may not match it

Leaked screenshots from Samsung’s Tips app suggest the Galaxy S26 Ultra will introduce a “Privacy Display” that dims the screen from side angles. The feature, reportedly found in One UI 8.5 beta code, includes quick toggles and may activate automatically based on context. Samsung has not confirmed the feature.
January 3, 2026
Punkt MC03 Launches: $699 Made‑in‑Germany Privacy Smartphone Brings Proton “Vault” Security — but AphyOS Requires a Subscription
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Punkt MC03 Launches: $699 Made‑in‑Germany Privacy Smartphone Brings Proton “Vault” Security — but AphyOS Requires a Subscription

Punkt unveiled the MC03 smartphone ahead of CES 2026, featuring a privacy-focused Android-based OS and assembled in Germany. The device splits user data into two zones and requires a paid subscription for ongoing privacy features after the first year. Priced at $699, it ships in Europe by late January and North America in spring. Specs include a 6.67-inch OLED display, removable battery, and IP68 rating.
January 3, 2026
Clicks Communicator: BlackBerry‑style Android 16 “second phone” debuts with a $79 Power Keyboard ahead of CES 2026
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Clicks Communicator: BlackBerry‑style Android 16 “second phone” debuts with a $79 Power Keyboard ahead of CES 2026

Clicks Technology unveiled two new keyboard-focused devices: the Clicks Communicator, a compact Android 16 phone with a built-in QWERTY keyboard, and the Clicks Power Keyboard, a magnetic slide-out keyboard and wireless charging power bank. Both will debut at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Clicks reports over 100,000 keyboard products shipped in more than 100 countries.
January 3, 2026
Technology News 03.01.2026
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Technology News 03.01.2026

SpaceX will attempt its first Starlink launch since a December 17 anomaly disabled satellite 35956, with Falcon 9 set to lift off from Cape Canaveral at 1:07 a.m. EST. Engineers have issued software updates after the incident, which left the satellite largely intact but produced debris expected to reenter soon.
January 3, 2026
Technology News 02.01.2026
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Technology News 02.01.2026

A woman says she was dehumanized after Grok AI was used to digitally remove her clothes, according to the BBC. UK authorities are moving to ban such nudification tools, with possible prison terms and fines. XAI, the maker of Grok, did not comment beyond an auto-reply. Ofcom says platforms must assess risk and remove illegal content but has not confirmed investigations into X or Grok.
January 2, 2026
Technology News 01.01.2026
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Technology News 01.01.2026

Nubia launched the RedMagic 11 Pro+ Golden Saga edition in China, featuring a gold-plated vapor chamber, carbon fiber rear, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Apple is preparing for leadership changes in 2026, with Tim Cook expected to move to chairman and a new CEO set to take over.
January 1, 2026
iOS 26 Preview App on iPhone: How to Scan, Sign, Edit, and Protect PDFs (Dec. 31, 2025)
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iOS 26 Preview App on iPhone: How to Scan, Sign, Edit, and Protect PDFs (Dec. 31, 2025)

Apple’s iOS 26 adds a dedicated Preview app for iPhone and iPad, bringing built-in tools for scanning, form filling, signatures, annotations, and exporting PDFs and images. Users can now handle documents without switching between multiple apps. Preview opens PDFs and images by default and supports features like AutoFill, password protection, and background removal.
December 31, 2025
Best Camera Phones of 2025: iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra—and what 2026 must fix

Best Camera Phones of 2025: iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra—and what 2026 must fix

Apple introduced a dedicated Camera Control button for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, emphasizing tactile shooting as backlash grows against AI retouching. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra faces scrutiny over photo realism, while Xiaomi defends its physical zoom ring design amid user complaints. Oppo and Vivo launched teleconverter kits for flagship phones. Major brands pushed bigger sensors and 200MP zoom hardware throughout 2025.
December 31, 2025
Android Factory Reset Mistake Leaves “Ghost” Devices Behind — Here’s the Correct Way to Wipe Your Phone
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Android Factory Reset Mistake Leaves “Ghost” Devices Behind — Here’s the Correct Way to Wipe Your Phone

Factory resetting an Android phone may leave “ghost” devices tied to your Google account in Google Play and Find Hub, according to a December 2025 Android Authority report. Removing your Google account from the device before resetting it is necessary to prevent this issue. Google’s help pages confirm that factory reset alone does not fully detach the device from account services.
December 31, 2025
Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks (Dec. 31, 2025): Double-storage pre-order perk may vanish as S26 Ultra dummy units and One UI 8.5 camera upgrades surface
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Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks (Dec. 31, 2025): Double-storage pre-order perk may vanish as S26 Ultra dummy units and One UI 8.5 camera upgrades surface

Leaks indicate Samsung may drop its “double storage” pre-order deal for the Galaxy S26 series and raise prices. Dummy units show a new camera layout and S Pen slot for the S26 Ultra. One UI 8.5’s Camera Assistant is expected to add advanced video controls. Samsung has not confirmed these changes.
December 31, 2025
Technology News 31.12.2025
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Technology News 31.12.2025

Gizmodo named pop-out mobile controllers, 360-camera drones, and Soundpeats Air5 Pro+ earbuds among December’s top gadgets. Lorenz and DS STREAM used AI and advanced analytics to overhaul category management in FMCG, replacing traditional BI with predictive models. A widely promoted AI translator failed tests, and CES 2026 is expected to highlight new TVs, laptops, and AR glasses.
December 31, 2025
Samsung Galaxy’s Hidden Wi‑Fi Menu Can Boost Your Internet Speed on Android — Here’s How to Turn It On (Dec 30, 2025)

Samsung Galaxy’s Hidden Wi‑Fi Menu Can Boost Your Internet Speed on Android — Here’s How to Turn It On (Dec 30, 2025)

Samsung Galaxy phones include an “Intelligent Wi‑Fi” toolkit and a hidden Connectivity Labs diagnostics panel, letting devices switch automatically to better Wi‑Fi or mobile data when signals weaken. Users can enable these features in Wi‑Fi settings. Connectivity Labs unlocks after tapping the Intelligent Wi‑Fi version number seven times. The tools only switch among previously saved networks.
December 30, 2025
Best Cheap Android Phones for End of 2025: Top Budget Picks and the Deals Ending Today (Dec. 30, 2025)
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Best Cheap Android Phones for End of 2025: Top Budget Picks and the Deals Ending Today (Dec. 30, 2025)

Google Pixel 9a leads Android Central’s 2025 budget phone picks, named best overall at around $500. End-of-year discounts on models like the Pixel 8a, Galaxy A36 5G, and Moto G Stylus expire Dec. 30. The market now features flagship-style cameras and long update support at lower prices. New releases are expected to shift the landscape in early 2026.
December 30, 2025
Huawei Mate 80 GTS leak hints at a cooling fan inside the camera ring — what today’s reports say (Dec. 30, 2025)
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Huawei Mate 80 GTS leak hints at a cooling fan inside the camera ring — what today’s reports say (Dec. 30, 2025)

Leaked images circulating Dec. 30 suggest Huawei may add a micro fan inside the Mate 80 GTS’s circular camera ring, repurposing the module as an active cooling system. Multiple outlets call the design speculative and likely AI-generated, but agree the concept aims to prevent chipset throttling during gaming. No official confirmation from Huawei. Reports differ on the fan’s exact placement.
December 30, 2025
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