Share the Brick: a social media blocker that cuts screen time for your whole household
December 27, 2025, 2:36 AM EST. Mashable shopping writer Samantha Mangino highlights the Brick, a small device that acts as a physical barrier to curb distractions and dramatically lower your screen time. She jokes her phone is literally Bricked while writing, proving the device's effectiveness against Instagram, TikTok, and Substack. The appeal isn't just the concept-it's the value. Priced at $59, it's a practical splurge, and a current 20% off sale makes it even more compelling. The standout benefit? you can share it with your whole household, turning one device into a communal tool for calmer tech and fewer late-night scroll sessions.
One year on from the UK's grand AI plan: is the data-center buildout meeting the ambition?
December 27, 2025, 2:32 AM EST. The UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan aimed to turbocharge infrastructure with AI growth zones and easier access to power. In the year since, Nvidia, Microsoft and Google have pledged billions, and four growth zones have been announced, with homegrown players like Nscale gaining traction. Yet critics warn grid bottlenecks and high energy costs are delaying progress, risking a lag behind rivals. Sites are still early-stage (Oxfordshire awaiting delivery partners; North East and Wales zones progressing at different paces), with some builds set for 2026. The government targets at least 500 MW of demand by 2030, with one zone likely to exceed 1 GW. The big question remains: are ambition and delivery aligned when power capacity constrains the rollout?
Europe at a fork in the road: AI leadership versus climate policy
December 27, 2025, 2:30 AM EST. Europe stands at a fork in the road between pursuing a meaningful AI lead and maintaining its world-leading climate goals. Fund managers warn that stringent sustainability mandates may slow data-center projects, as green-energy rules add red tape. While the U.S. powers builds with fossil fuels, Europe requires disclosures on energy and water efficiency, sowing regulatory friction. Critics argue the bloc's green agenda can deter entrepreneurship and push European tech names abroad in search of friendlier policies. As demand for power grows, coal closures may be postponed and renewables face intermittency challenges, complicating reliability for tech infrastructure. The debate features voices like Dan Ives of Wedbush and Paul Jackson of Invesco, underscoring a tension between policy and competitiveness.
Switch Online's Missions And Rewards Bring Back 2025 Icons in Limited-Time Return
December 27, 2025, 2:14 AM EST. Nintendo's Switch Online subscription service is reviving select 'Missions And Rewards' icons for a second time in 2025-2026. The limited-time return runs until January 11, 2026, and each icon costs 10 Platinum Points (with borders and frames priced at 5 points). A set of themed icons will be available for a few days before the offer ends. Nintendo's official Japanese site confirms the rotating availability. The news follows a recent seasonal theme added to the Switch Online app on Switch and Switch 2, plus holiday-themed Mario icons and a holiday eShop sale. Are you planning to snag any of these icons? Share your picks in the comments.
Apple iOS Roadmap 26.3 to 27: Android transfers, Notification Forwarding, and DMA NFC features
December 27, 2025, 1:58 AM EST. José Adorno of BGR outlines a roadmap from iOS 26.3 to iOS 27. The first beta brings an Android transfer system to move photos, messages, notes, apps, and phone numbers between iPhone and Google Pixel, with broader interoperability expected but without transferring Health data yet. A new Notification Forwarding setting will let third-party smartwatches display iPhone notifications. Apple's wallpaper tweaks split Astronomy and Weather, and a Unity wallpaper celebrates Black History Month. For Europe, expect higher-bandwidth Wi-Fi for peer-to-peer, a proximity pairing system for third-party accessories, and new NFC features under the DMA; whether these reach the U.S. remains uncertain. Apple has been cautious about announcing features it can't ship in time, and the piece foreshadows iOS 26.4 as a major update and a continued path to iOS 27.
JAXA H3 launch failure: Michibiki No.5 satellite likely reentered within hours
December 27, 2025, 1:46 AM EST. JAXA says the second stage of the H3 rocket and the Michibiki No.5 satellite likely reentered the atmosphere about four hours after the failure. The mission, launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, aimed to deploy the Michibiki No.5 satellite for Japan's version of GPS. Officials at an expert panel reported analysis of flight data, noting most components probably burned up, while some pieces may have survived and fallen into the ocean. No confirmed damage from debris has been reported yet.
Alphabet Could Be the Quantum Computing Winner of 2026
December 27, 2025, 1:44 AM EST. Quantum computing stocks swung wildly in 2025, with two distinct boom-bust cycles. Two buckets separate investors: upstarts like IonQ, Rigetti, and D-Wave, which are high-risk bets on viable quantum tech; and legacy tech firms such as Alphabet, Microsoft, and IBM, which pursue quantum as a side business with solid cash flow. The piece argues most investors may be better off with the safer legacy group, and spots Alphabet as a standout pick. Upstarts could pay off if their technology matures around 2030, but many will fail. Alphabet offers in-house quantum capabilities, annual progress updates, and the safety of a diversified core business. Bottom line: for the next few years, lean toward Alphabet and other legacy players rather than speculative startups.
From Push to Pull: How a Small Notification Tweak Restored Focus
December 27, 2025, 1:42 AM EST. Adopting a pull relationship with technology, the author replaced the default push flow for most apps with intentional review moments. Before the tweak, constant pings from Slack, Gmail, Asana, news apps, and social feeds kept them from being present with what matters. The shift is simple: let only essential channels-phone and messaging-push, while everything else is checked on demand. Other apps, including smart-home alerts tied to motion sensors, can interrupt, but the goal is peace of mind and focused action. By choosing when to act rather than reacting to every notification, they can stay in the moment with family, work, and personal priorities.
Efficient Compilation Techniques for Neutral-Atom Quantum Circuits
December 27, 2025, 1:26 AM EST. New work by Gao, Li, Ying and collaborators advances efficient compilation for neutral-atom quantum computing by tailoring QFT circuits to practical hardware. The study analyzes how optimized gate sequences and minimized operation counts reduce overhead and error susceptibility, boosting fidelity on neutral-atom qubits manipulated by lasers. A key contribution is the development of dynamic adaptation methods for QFT circuits, enabling flexible representations that suit specific hardware constraints without sacrificing performance. The authors also explore integration with quantum error correction to improve fault tolerance, outlining pathways toward more scalable, robust quantum processors. The findings suggest a practical route to deploying high-performance QFT-based routines on near-term and future neutral-atom platforms.
Guilty Gear Strive Version 2.0: New Character, Rebalancing, and Fresh Moves Ahead of 2026
December 27, 2025, 12:38 AM EST. Guilty Gear Strive's Version 2.0 update is framed as a milestone that promises a refreshed experience rather than a simple patch. Producer Ken Miyauchi confirms the overhaul will introduce a new character at launch, with more fighters teased beyond that in the rollout. Arc System Works aims to rebalance the game to calm the current extremes, focusing on Wild Assault and other universal mechanics to restore a healthier, more accessible pace for newcomers while preserving depth for veterans. The team emphasizes potential reworks that may go beyond tuning, reviewing risk-reward dynamics and the narrowing of decision-making. Expect new moves as part of the Version 2.0 package, signaling a substantial evolution for Guilty Gear Strive in 2026.
Arc Raiders Goalie Raider Deck Rewards – All Items & Permanent Battle Pass
December 27, 2025, 12:06 AM EST. Arc Raiders' Cold Snap update introduces the Goalie Raider Deck, the game's second battle pass. The deck is free for all players and rewards cosmetics, gear, and Raider Tokens via daily Feats. Earn Creds (up to three Feats per match) and receive bonus Creds for the first five Feats each day, then spend them to unlock preferred items from the deck. Unlike many games, the Goalie Deck is a permanent reward track, so you can unlock content whenever you want and still must purchase a certain number of items to progress to new pages. It also adds a hockey-themed outfit and other seasonal content, plus ongoing events and the new Snowfall map condition.
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Nvidia seals its largest-ever deal, to acquire Groq assets for $20B in cash
December 27, 2025, 12:00 AM EST. Nvidia unveils its largest deal to date by agreeing to acquire Groq's assets for $20 billion in cash. Under the agreement, Groq founder Jonathan Ross and president Sunny Madra, along with other team members, will join Nvidia to help integrate the licensed Groq technology, while Groq will operate as an independent company with Simon Edwards as CEO and GroqCloud continuing without interruption. Nvidia plans to integrate Groq's low-latency processors into its AI factory architecture, expanding the platform for broader AI inference and real-time workloads. The move underscores Nvidia's push to scale AI hardware and software ecosystems, and represents the largest deal in Nvidia's history per CNBC.
