News 21 November 2025 - 25 November 2025

Greta Thunberg Banned from Venice After Grand Canal Turns Bright Green in Climate Protest
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Greta Thunberg Banned from Venice After Grand Canal Turns Bright Green in Climate Protest

Greta Thunberg and 36 Extinction Rebellion activists were banned from Venice for 48 hours and fined €150 each after pouring fluorescent dye into the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge on November 22. The protest, part of a nationwide “Stop Ecocide” campaign, turned the water bright green. Authorities found the dye non-toxic and filed no pollution charges, but cited the group for an unauthorized demonstration.
November 25, 2025
Technology News 25.11.2025
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Technology News 25.11.2025

Apple has laid off dozens of enterprise sales staff as part of a restructuring, notifying affected employees in recent weeks. OnePlus will launch the 15R smartphone, Pad Go 2 tablet, and Watch Lite on December 17 in North America, Europe, and India. Pricing for the new OnePlus devices has not been announced.
November 25, 2025
NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ultimate Completes Global RTX 5080 Rollout: New Games, Chromebook Fast Pass and the Regions Still Waiting
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NVIDIA GeForce NOW Ultimate Completes Global RTX 5080 Rollout: New Games, Chromebook Fast Pass and the Regions Still Waiting

NVIDIA has completed its GeForce NOW Ultimate upgrade to RTX 5080-class GPUs in all first-party data centers, with Stockholm the final region added as of November 24, 2025. Ultimate members in supported regions now stream games on RTX 5080 hardware, but markets including India, much of Latin America, Africa, and Australia/New Zealand will wait until 2026 for similar upgrades via partner networks.
November 24, 2025
Gmail and Gemini AI Controversy Explained: Is Google Training on Your Emails?
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Gmail and Gemini AI Controversy Explained: Is Google Training on Your Emails?

Google denied claims that Gmail content is used to train its Gemini AI, calling recent reports “misleading.” The controversy began after Malwarebytes published, then corrected, a viral post suggesting users were auto-opted in. Google says Gmail scans emails for features like spam filtering, not for AI model training. Malwarebytes now agrees, but warns users can disable these features if concerned.
November 24, 2025
Google Gemini Leak Reveals Direct NotebookLM Import, Connected App Shortcut, and Two‑Way Sync
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Google Gemini Leak Reveals Direct NotebookLM Import, Connected App Shortcut, and Two‑Way Sync

Fresh leaks on November 24 reveal Google is developing deep integration between Gemini and NotebookLM, including importing full notebooks into Gemini chats and sending Gemini conversations directly into NotebookLM. Code teardowns show new options for attaching NotebookLM content in Gemini and two-way sync features. TestingCatalog and Dataconomy report these changes signal a move toward a unified AI workspace.
November 24, 2025
Nintendo Cyber Deals 2025: Best Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Black Friday Discounts (Nov. 24 Update)
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Nintendo Cyber Deals 2025: Best Nintendo Switch & Switch 2 Black Friday Discounts (Nov. 24 Update)

Nintendo’s Cyber Deals 2025 sale is live, offering up to 50% off over 70 Switch and Switch 2 games through December 3. Black Friday discounts at US retailers drop first-party hits like Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom to $29.99 or $39.99. Switch 2 hardware is not discounted. Select amiibo and Samsung microSD cards also see price cuts at participating stores.
November 24, 2025
Black Friday iPhone Deals 2025: Free iPhone 17 Offers, iPhone 16 Pro Price Cuts, and Apple’s ‘Typically Apple’ Gift Card Promo (24 November Update)
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Black Friday iPhone Deals 2025: Free iPhone 17 Offers, iPhone 16 Pro Price Cuts, and Apple’s ‘Typically Apple’ Gift Card Promo (24 November Update)

Apple’s official Black Friday 2025 iPhone deal offers up to a $75 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16e purchases, but excludes the iPhone 17 lineup and carrier-connected models. Major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, are advertising “free” iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 deals tied to bill credits and long-term contracts. Apple’s event runs November 28 to December 1.
November 24, 2025
Technology News 24.11.2025
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Technology News 24.11.2025

Tesla’s China market share fell to 3.2% in October, down from 8.7% in September, as sales dropped to 26,006 units. Analysts cite rising competition from NIO, Li Auto, and Xiaomi, along with a price war and slowing economy. At UNC, researchers used AI to identify new tuberculosis drug candidates in six months, increasing enzyme potency over 200-fold.
November 24, 2025
Technology News 23.11.2025

Technology News 23.11.2025

Amazon is selling PlayStation VR2 for $299, a 25% Black Friday discount, with PC compatibility via a $59.99 adapter. Hyundai and Kia EVs charge slower on Tesla Superchargers than on EVgo or Electrify America due to voltage mismatch. AirPods 4 are $79 at Amazon, with AirPods Max $120 off and early AirPods Pro 3 deals. ISRO will launch the 6.5-ton BlueBird-6 satellite for AST SpaceMobile from Sriharikota on December 15.
November 23, 2025
Android TV Sideloading Is Changing: 6 Essential Apps to Install Before Google’s New Rules Bite
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Android TV Sideloading Is Changing: 6 Essential Apps to Install Before Google’s New Rules Bite

Google will require verified developer accounts for all Android app installations on certified devices starting in 2026, affecting sideloading on Android TV and Google TV. Users will face new warnings and extra steps to install apps from unverified sources. The change follows Google's report of 50 times more malware in sideloaded apps than those from Google Play. Early access for developer verification begins October–November 2025.
November 22, 2025
Apple’s $69.95 Hikawa iPhone Grip & Stand: Limited‑Edition MagSafe Accessory Puts Accessibility First — and Sells Out Fast
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Apple’s $69.95 Hikawa iPhone Grip & Stand: Limited‑Edition MagSafe Accessory Puts Accessibility First — and Sells Out Fast

Apple’s Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, launched this week for $69.95 to mark 40 years of Apple accessibility, sold out its first run on the U.S. online store. The MagSafe accessory, designed with input from users with disabilities, functions as both a grip and a stand for iPhone 12 and newer models. It comes in chartreuse and crater finishes at Apple, with more colors on Hikawa’s site.
November 22, 2025
New iPhone 17? How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone’s Data in 2025 — Plus Today’s Key iPhone 17 News (22 November)
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New iPhone 17? How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone’s Data in 2025 — Plus Today’s Key iPhone 17 News (22 November)

iPhone sales in China rose 22% year-over-year in the first month after the iPhone 17 launch, with the new models making up nearly 80% of Apple’s smartphone sales there, according to Reuters. Apple has delayed the iPhone Air 2 to 2027, while users report Wi-Fi and cellular dropouts on the iPhone 17 series as Apple prepares a fix in iOS 26.1.
November 22, 2025
App Store Freedom Act Showdown: Cammack, Apple and AI Toys Put Kids’ Online Safety in the Spotlight
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App Store Freedom Act Showdown: Cammack, Apple and AI Toys Put Kids’ Online Safety in the Spotlight

Rep. Kat Cammack is pushing back against industry criticism of her App Store Freedom Act as the House prepares a broader kids’ online safety package. The bill would force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores, sideloading, and outside payment systems. Apple argues the measure would weaken children’s online safety and privacy protections. An AP investigation warning parents about AI-powered toys is also gaining national attention.
November 22, 2025
Technology News 22.11.2025
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Technology News 22.11.2025

Elastic shares fell 15% despite beating Q2 estimates and raising 2026 guidance, as investors focused on slowing growth and rotated out of AI stocks. Nvidia and other tech names also dropped, while Bitcoin weakened alongside equities. A Federal Reserve official’s comments fueled bets on a possible December rate cut.
November 22, 2025
EFF Sues DOJ and DHS Over ICE-Tracking App Takedowns, Escalating Free Speech Battle With Big Tech
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EFF Sues DOJ and DHS Over ICE-Tracking App Takedowns, Escalating Free Speech Battle With Big Tech

The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Justice and Homeland Security departments, seeking records on government efforts to pressure Apple, Google, and Meta to remove ICE-tracking apps and websites. The suit follows a wave of takedowns in October, including ICEBlock and ICE Sighting‑Chicagoland, after agency communications with tech companies.
November 21, 2025
Sidephone SP‑01: $249 Modular ‘Dumb Phone’ With Swappable Keypads Opens US Pre‑Orders Ahead of January 2026 Launch
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Sidephone SP‑01: $249 Modular ‘Dumb Phone’ With Swappable Keypads Opens US Pre‑Orders Ahead of January 2026 Launch

Sidephone opened US pre-orders for its SP-01 modular keypad phone at $249, with shipping set for January 2026. The device features a swappable magnetic keypad, 2.8-inch touchscreen, and runs a stripped-down Android OS. The first 1,000 units are reserved for early wait-list signups. Price is expected to rise to $299 after launch.
November 21, 2025
iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2: New Features, Multitasking Overhaul, and a Serious Screen Time Bug (21 November 2025)
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iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2: New Features, Multitasking Overhaul, and a Serious Screen Time Bug (21 November 2025)

Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 developer beta 3 and public beta 2 as of November 21, 2025. The update adds a customizable Liquid Glass lock screen, revamped multitasking on iPad, and new AI features, but testers report a critical Screen Time bug in beta 3 that can lock users out of most apps. Apple plans a public release in December for iPhone 11 and newer.
November 21, 2025
Google Gemini Rolls Out to Android Auto: The Biggest In‑Car AI Upgrade Yet – and Polestar EVs Are Next
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Google Gemini Rolls Out to Android Auto: The Biggest In‑Car AI Upgrade Yet – and Polestar EVs Are Next

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant in over 250 million compatible vehicles worldwide. The update supports 45 languages and brings features like smarter navigation, message translation, and email search. Polestar confirmed all its electric models will get Gemini from 2026. The rollout will continue over the coming months.
November 21, 2025
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