December 7, 2025, 5:30 PM EST. A playful holiday roundup from Techno Claus highlights budget-friendly gadgets for tech lovers. The lineup includes the Zukuco Bluetooth Beanie Hat with a built-in microphone, the TinyCircuits TinyTV 2 with a 1-inch screen and USB-C streaming, the Clicks iPhone Keyboard Case for tactile typing and shortcuts, and the PVO Mini Projector with Bluetooth 5.4 audio. From warm wearables to pocket-sized projectors, these picks deliver usable tech at approachable prices. Ideal for dorms, desks, or gift swaps, they show that clever hardware can pack a big wow without breaking the bank. Happy holidays from Techno Claus, offering practical, entertaining gear that's game for gifting.
December 7, 2025, 5:28 PM EST. HP chief commercial officer David McQuarrie argues that a rising focus on privacy and security could unlock AI PCs that run locally rather than rely on cloud data centers. Local AI can reassure users that input data isn't used to train models. HP is exploring AI PCs that leverage on-device models, with a long-term view that such devices will become ubiquitous as power and efficiency improve. Smaller firms may benefit from compact models kept on premises instead of sending data to the cloud. Governments in Asia are pushing data sovereignty, from China to Singapore, boosting local AI efforts. Asia is HP's fastest-growing region, generating about a quarter of revenue, and leadership sees potential for rapid adoption there.
December 7, 2025, 5:18 PM EST. Rivian's .46 OTA update turns on native Digital Key support inside Apple Wallet for Gen 2 R1S and R1T, with UWB for precise hands-free unlocking and NFC compatibility. The NFC integration enables Apple's Power Reserve feature, letting you unlock for up to five hours after the battery dies. The update also increases the number of digital keys per vehicle from four to eight and will bring Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet support. This marks a major step toward a software-driven, CarKey-style experience, bridging the gap with rivals. Gen 1 owners may miss out due to older hardware. It also enables instant key sharing via text and signals Rivian's broader push to treat vehicles as high-tech software platforms.
December 7, 2025, 5:16 PM EST. Unitree has released a video of a nearly 6-foot humanoid robot executing kickboxing moves-punches, knees, and even breaking pieces off its smaller G1. The footage follows earlier hints that Unitree was training its compact G1 lineup for combat, now showing the same agility in a full-size platform. The company has built a reputation for viral demos and success at China's World Humanoid Robot Games, where it earned multiple gold medals. The latest clips highlight Unitree's teleoperation system and new hand designs that unlock additional capabilities, hinting at what may come next for humanoidrobots in this fast-evolving field.
December 7, 2025, 5:12 PM EST. During the Black Friday week, the UK console market was led by Sony, which captured 62% of all console sales, driving revenue up 14% and unit sales up 7%. Nintendo's Switch 2 claimed about 23% of hardware sales, while the PS5 Pro posted its strongest week outside launch. The Xbox Series S/X slipped to around 10% amid roughly 8% price discounts; PS5 Slim prices fell 21-34% by model. Accessory sales were down ~17%, with joypads and headsets down 27-28%. VR headsets cooled, though the Quest 3 and PS5 VR posted their best weeks of the year, with overall sales down about 7%. A related note: Shuhei Yoshida said some Japanese studios can't match the speed of Chinese studios.