December 7, 2025, 3:20 PM EST. The Delaware Supreme Court will decide whether to reverse a ruling that invalidated Elon Musk's 2018 pay package. If the ruling is reversed, Musk could keep stock options with no further accounting costs. If upheld, Musk's $26 billion replacement package would grant him fewer shares and could trim Tesla's quarterly profit by about $3.25 billion for two years. Tesla argues that upholding the initial ruling would hurt business and earnings, while shareholders would see less power if more shares go to the CEO. The dispute comes as Tesla faces a 2025 setback with profits down about 37% in Q3, even as revenue hit a record. Competition in Europe grows with BYD overtaking Tesla; the broader EV market remains optimistic per the IEA, citing environmental and cost benefits of EV ownership.
December 7, 2025, 3:18 PM EST. JetBlue's Cancun-to-Newark flight on an Airbus A320 suddenly dropped altitude after takeoff. Airbus cited intense solar radiation that likely caused a bit-flip in the aircraft's avionics, corrupting data in the A320's Elac system that controls parts of the wings and tail. The emergency landing in Florida left passengers injured as the plane's computers momentarily misbehaved. Scientists describe this as a single-event upset from high-energy cosmic rays that can flip memory bits. While rare, such events show how cosmic rays can impact flight controls and underscore the need for more resilient aerospace electronics and software that guard against these solar and cosmic perturbations.
December 7, 2025, 3:06 PM EST. The Amazfit Helio Strap gains a major upgrade with firmware version 3.7.0.1, adding 29 new workouts and expanding its sport-mode repertoire to include pool swimming, rowing machine, volleyball, basketball, boxing, wrestling, and various martial arts (including Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing). The update also enhances activity detection accuracy and lets users create a personalised list of favourite workouts for quicker access during training. These new, sport-specific algorithms aim to improve post-workout metrics and calorie estimates, while improved water resistance tuning supports aquatic sessions. Zepp Health also improves overall responsiveness, making it easier to start and end sessions and track effort across diverse activities.
December 7, 2025, 3:04 PM EST. After multiple wearings, the reviewer remains unconvinced by the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic due to its uncomfortable design and proportions. The criticism isn't about software or features, but the physical feel: the lugs are too short, the case back is too flat, the bezel too tall, and the overall slab-sided shape makes the watch sit on the wrist rather than wrap around it. Despite liking the normal Watch 8 and the squircle aesthetic, this model never becomes part of the wrist, feeling top-heavy and obstinate. Even three tries haven't improved the experience, reinforcing that comfort can make or break a smartwatch, regardless of capabilities.
December 7, 2025, 2:14 PM EST. Meta is delaying its planned first-half 2026 release of the Phoenix mixed-reality glasses to the first half of 2027, according to Business Insider. In memos to staff, Maher Saba and other Reality Labs leaders cited the need for more breathing room to deliver a polished, reliable experience and to build a sustainable business. The move shifts timelines for teams across Reality Labs and signals a tighter focus on UX and core performance rather than new features. The company still plans a 2026 limited edition wearable code-named Malibu 2, and is developing a next-gen Quest device focused on immersive gaming with stronger unit economics. Meta recently acquired Limitless, an AI wearable startup. Competition could also come from OpenAI's rumored AI hardware, potentially launching in 2027. Phoenix's form factor may resemble the Apple Vision Pro, but lighter to avoid overheating.