Privacy News: 19 October 2025 - 2 December 2025

December 7, 2025, 2:18 AM EST. Antigravity's A1 360° drone arrives with GPS navigation that supports BeiDou, Galileo, and GPS, while tipping the scales at 249 g. The drone pairs a 1/1.28-inch camera and a new Vision Goggles system offering dual 1-inch Micro OLED displays at 2560 x 2560 per eye, though the goggles require an external battery rather than an internal one (unlike DJI's Goggles N3). Availability starts at $1,599 in the US (regional prices: CA$1,899, €1,399, £1,219, AU$2,199), with two bundles: Explorer Bundle for $1,899 and Infinity Bundle for $1,999, which adds extra batteries and media-transfer gear. More details on Antigravity's site.

December 7, 2025, 2:16 AM EST. Investors chasing FOMO pushed Rigetti Computing (RGTI) higher early last year, but the stock has tumbled 42% in the last 30 days as hype cools. The company posted $1.95 million in quarterly revenue, a YoY drop, and a $20.5 million Q3 operating loss, underscoring the lack of a clear profitability path. While quantum computing could become commercially viable, many expect a long runway. Some expect profitability only around 2040 per a McKinsey report, while rivals like Google and IBM anticipate earlier commercialization. If Rigetti remains a hardware supplier rather than a consumer product, its 5-year stock trajectory will hinge on enterprise demand and tech breakthroughs more than hype or broad market momentum.

December 7, 2025, 1:58 AM EST. Two-thirds of workers in the creative industries say AI has undermined their job security, and about half of novelists fear replacement. The BBC report tracks artists, videographers, musicians and copywriters as generative AI evolves. Aisha Belarbi, a Norwich-based furry artist, now worries about telling AI-generated art from human work and has diversified into writing books about drawing to protect her livelihood. JP Allard of MirrorMe says AI allows him to create digital twins and adverts in 175 languages, though some staff resist and the pace of change is rapid-the velocity of AI adoption outstrips retraining. The piece highlights the need for retraining and policy attention as tech reshapes creative careers.

December 7, 2025, 1:46 AM EST. Both Nvidia and AMD stand to gain from the ongoing AI infrastructure boom into 2026. Nvidia remains the clear leader in the GPU space, commanding a dominant data-center share and a broad moat through CUDA software, NVLink interconnects, and end-to-end AI infrastructure with its "AI factories." Its data-center networking stack and higher revenue growth support a cheaper forward P/E relative to AMD (about 24x vs. 34x). However, AMD is narrowing the gap by expanding in the inference market, where CUDA's moat is less entrenched, and could capture more data-center share if it scales. The outcome hinges on how quickly AMD closes the gap in training while expanding its inference footprint. Investors face two compelling bets: Nivida on leadership and AMD on potential market share gains in AI inference.

December 7, 2025, 1:42 AM EST. Gen Z is turning to retro tech to unplug from the online world. Retailers reported surges in Black Friday sales of portable vinyl turntables, Tamagotchis, and disposable cameras, with radios and instant cameras also seeing spikes. Proponents argue that ownership and tangible, authentic experiences beat endless streaming. For many, vinyl offers a warmer, more real sound and visible artwork; for others, DVDs provide affordable, enduring access when subscriptions lapse. Traditional cameras attract those who value slower, deliberate creativity. Whether this trend lasts remains unclear, but the appeal lies in hands-on physical media and a break from constant scrolling.