December 6, 2025, 5:34 AM EST. Updated Dec 6: iOS 26.2 is anticipated for devices from the iPhone 11 onward. Apple also kept a version of iOS 18 for reluctant users, but new evidence points to a near rollout of iOS 26. MacRumors reports say Apple is nudging users to upgrade by highlighting iOS 26 in Settings. The iOS 26.2 RC arrived Dec 3, fueling speculation of a general rollout around Dec 8-10, with some hints of earlier release. If true, iOS 26.2 may be the default option at launch, while iOS 18 updates move to the bottom. Analysts and outlets such as MSN, Britta O'Boyle (T3), and Geeky Gadgets discuss dates, though no official confirmation has been issued.
December 6, 2025, 5:32 AM EST. Hertz's multibillion-dollar bet on EVs is a litmus test for how quickly the U.S. can scale fleet electrification. By steering thousands of electric vehicles into rental fleets, Hertz highlights America's pain points: a frail charging infrastructure, uneven access to fast chargers, and the grid straining under demand. The move sharpens questions about battery supply, cost of ownership, and the pace of renewable energy integration into the grid. Yet it also reveals soft spots: robust consumer demand for EV rentals, potential fleet efficiency savings, and partnerships that could accelerate decarbonization. If Hertz can secure reliable charging, efficient maintenance, and favorable financing, the venture could prove a scalable model for auto fleets transitioning to zero-emission travel - or expose where policy and industry must accelerate.
December 6, 2025, 5:30 AM EST. U.S. travelers are increasingly relying on generative AI to plan trips, yet experts warn this trend comes with real risks. While AI can spark ideas and speed up planning, it can also deliver outdated information, miss local customs, and overlook practical details like weather, traffic, and airport layouts. A recent Adobe study and travel surveys show a sharp spike in AI-driven planning, but seasoned professionals urge verification and independent checks. As holiday chaos grows, AI should be treated as a first draft rather than a final word, with travelers confirming schedules, hours, and local nuances from official sources to avoid disappointments and missed experiences.
December 6, 2025, 5:28 AM EST. An audacious founder, just 24, pivots from Stanford to build a math startup after snagging attention from Meta's top AI researchers. The story traces her unconventional path, the tactics she used to recruit elite talent, and how she secured $64 million in funding to accelerate her ambitious platform. Inside the race to attract elite researchers, funding milestones, and the vision behind blending advanced mathematics with practical AI products.
December 6, 2025, 4:40 AM EST. Analysts say Alphabet and Microsoft could eclipse the combined $4.8 trillion value of Nvidia and Palantir by end-2026. Alphabet (~$3.8T) would need ~29% gain; Microsoft (~$3.6T) ~36% to reach ~$4.9T. Growth bets center on AI: Google Search and YouTube monetization, Gemini with hundreds of millions of users, and Google Cloud AI leadership. Industry trackers praise Alphabet's ads and cloud momentum; Microsoft remains a core software/cloud AI proxy. If AI demand sustains revenue and earnings, P/E multiples could stay supportive, potentially lifting both stocks above today's levels.