NASA safety panel urges earlier, clearer mishap declarations after Starliner incident
December 23, 2025, 2:46 AM EST. NASA's safety panel urged faster, formal mishap and close-call declarations after last year's Starliner mission. Led by retired Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, the group says independent investigations are a top safety best practice and should be triggered promptly to form the right teams. Member Mark Sirangelo stressed that earlier declarations speed investigations and improve results. The panel notes confusion within NASA when the thruster issues were not labeled a mishap, and it highlights divergent views among leaders during Starliner's testing. It calls for unambiguous language in deciding when events involving NASA personnel require a formal investigation, and for clearer criteria to protect crew and spacecraft safety going forward.
Tesla hits EU slump as BYD surges in the EV race
December 23, 2025, 2:44 AM EST. EU new car registrations rose 1.4% year-on-year in November, but volumes remain below pre-pandemic levels. The battery-electric market share stands at 16.9% for the year, with hybrid and plug-in hybrids gaining traction. Brussels' reversal on the 2035 combustion ban introduces flexibility as the industry pursues 2030 emission targets. In Europe, Tesla registrations fell 34.2% YoY in November, shrinking its EU market share to 1.4%, while BYD surged 221% to 21,133 units. Norway remains a bright spot, with Tesla Model Y sales up 34.6% year-to-date, helping the country set a full-year record. The broader EV market still grows, underscoring the scramble for dominance in the transition.
The Biggest AI Moments of 2025 That Reshaped Fashion and Shopping
December 23, 2025, 2:30 AM EST. 2025 saw fashion move from experiment to essential adopter of AI, with the rise of AI optimization (AIO) and a cottage industry of startups offering data analytics and personalization for brands. A new weekly AI Tracker keeps executives aligned with developments that could future-proof a label. Karen Harvey argues the smart CEO will balance AI adoption with human roles to drive innovation. The year's shopping revolution came when OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity pushed into shopping experiences: ChatGPT gained personalized recommendations, visual product details, and price comparisons, culminating in a ChatGPT-5 powered shopping research feature that creates tailored buyers' guides for logged-in users.
When the AI bubble bursts, will humans regain control?
December 23, 2025, 2:28 AM EST. An opinion piece arguing that the current AI boom is a fragile, multifaceted bubble fueled by hype and massive bets from OpenAI and tech giants (Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft). The analysis cautions that the monetary commitments resemble speculative value rather than cash, propping up the US economy through infrastructure funding and knowledge expansion. While some tout imminent general intelligence, the piece warns the surge could entrench a post-sapiens order and concentrate wealth and power in a few, with the many bearing the cost when the bubble bursts. It calls for sober policy, oversight, and a rebalanced tech future-suggesting that the public may gain real leverage only after the hype fades and the market resets. The stakes are global, not just Silicon Valley's.
Chromebooks and Android tablets converge as Gemini and Kompanio Ultra reshape 2025
December 23, 2025, 2:26 AM EST. Beyond the Alphabet surveys how Chromebooks and Android tablets are moving toward convergence in 2025. After a quieter first half, major shifts arrived with Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14 and the Kompanio Ultra 910, an ARM chip that rivals traditional x86 performance while keeping stellar battery life. On-device Gemini integration quietly deepened, letting users edit images and perform AI tasks offline rather than routing everything to the cloud. Acer followed with the Chromebook Plus Spin 514, offering a convertible complement to Lenovo's laptop form. The year also spotlighted deeper software-tuning in ChromeOS and a broader push toward mobile hardware synergy, foreshadowing a future where Chromebooks and Android tablets blur lines through both hardware and software collaboration.
AI Debt Boom Pushes US Corporate Bond Sales Toward Record High
December 23, 2025, 2:12 AM EST. A wave of AI-related debt is propelling US corporate bond issuance toward new highs. Companies are tapping the debt markets to fund AI initiatives, data-center expansions, and product rollouts as investors seek tech exposure and relatively stable yields. Analysts say the surge reflects a broader shift in credit markets where AI-driven growth stories help issuers secure favorable terms, even in a cautious macro environment. While the momentum boosts financing options for AI spend, it also increases risk if demand cools or rates rise, underscoring the need for selective issuer and sector assessment.
A $10,000 Nvidia Investment 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Over $2 Million Today
December 23, 2025, 1:54 AM EST. Looking back a decade, a buy-and-hold stance in Nvidia would have generated extraordinary returns. Starting with a $10,000 stake in Nvidia 10 years ago, a single investment would now be worth over $2.2 million, a gain of more than 22,000%. Nvidia has shifted from gaming GPUs to leading AI infrastructure, helping it break into the trillion-dollar club while outpacing the other six Magnificent Seven peers. If you believe AI spending will keep climbing, Nvidia remains a top pick for long-term investors. The piece notes AI optimism in the space, but it's Nvidia's execution and market leadership that turned a small initial position into a multimillion-dollar windfall.
AI in Games Sparks Controversy; 2026 Set for More Turmoil
December 23, 2025, 1:40 AM EST. An award controversy over generative AI usage in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is signaling a broader clash between creativity and automation in gaming. The Indie Game Awards rescinded Best Debut Game and Game of the Year after accusing the title of violating a strict AI stance, highlighting a growing backlash to AI-assisted development even as major publishers experiment with the tech. The year 2025 saw mass layoffs, AI placeholders, and promises from Krafton, Ubisoft, and Xbox that blurred the line between human and machine labor. Critics like Swen Vincke of Larian ignited the debate by describing how generative AI supports workflows, prompting a wider dialogue about workers' rights, education, and policy as the industry braces for a messier 2026.
NASA taps Jared 'Rook' Isaacman as 15th Administrator, sparking debate over SpaceX ties
December 23, 2025, 1:38 AM EST. NASA has named Jared 'Rook' Isaacman as its 15th Administrator, making him the youngest to lead the agency. An accomplished pilot, entrepreneur, and commander of the first all-civilian orbital mission, Isaacman comes with deep spaceflight experience and ties to SpaceX and Elon Musk. Critics warn that his close relationship with a private partner could influence government contracts and policy in favor of commercial ventures, even as NASA advances the Artemis II plan to return humans to the Moon. Isaacman insists the relationship is strictly business, while his leadership is set to shape missions, budgets, and partnerships as NASA pursues a renewed era of exploration and a push toward a lunar presence and future deep-space goals.
Huawei Watch GT 6 41mm Ice Blue variant launches with skiing modes and 14-day battery life
December 23, 2025, 1:26 AM EST. Huawei has added a fresh Ice Blue color to the Watch GT 6 41mm, expanding its 41mm lineup alongside Saddle Palm, Flowing Purple, and Phantom Black. The Ice Blue variant uses a ripple fluororubber strap and retains the stainless steel dial, narrow bezels, rotating crown, and right-side function button. Like its siblings, it features a 1.32-inch AMOLED display (466 x 466, 3000 nits peak) and loop-shaped flexible lugs for easy strap swaps. The smartwatch includes three new skiing modes with 20+ skiing data pages, a cycling assistant for endurance and cadence, and a Pro-style running data function showing left-right leg ground contact and vertical amplitude. TruSense Health System supports 12 emotional states and 100+ animated pets; price is 1488 yuan, release Jan 1, 2026, 7-14 day battery depending on usage.
5 Must-Have Apps to Install on Apple TV ASAP
December 23, 2025, 1:24 AM EST. Apple TV 4K delivers fluid performance and a growing app ecosystem. Among the five essential apps to install, Infuse stands out for turning your Apple TV into a personal media hub. Unlike typical players, Infuse organizes your local library with a streaming-service-like interface and can play videos from external storage. It also supports streaming from a MacBook, NAS, Windows PC, and cloud services such as OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox. In addition to broad format support, Infuse adds HDR10+ and Dolby Vision playback, broadening compatibility with high-quality content. The article notes these apps are chosen for being free to download and backed by hands-on experience, aimed at elevating your Apple TV experience beyond the preinstalled lineup.
Nvidia Is the Stock to Buy Before Tesla in 2026
December 23, 2025, 1:06 AM EST. Investors are laser-focused on Tesla's robotaxi and AI bets, but the stock's high valuation hinges on rosy future cash flows rather than current earnings. While Tesla pushes for robotics and AI breakthroughs, its Q3 2025 margins slipped to 5.8%, highlighting earnings risk if growth slows. By contrast, Nvidia already monetizes AI via GPUs and software for data centers, generating strong cash flow and a clear growth path in AI infrastructure. Even as AMD and Broadcom compete and Alphabet explores custom chips and TPUs, Nvidia's balance sheet and ample FCF enable continued investment. The takeaway: Nvidia offers more realistic valuation and durable upside into 2026, making it the smarter pick ahead of Tesla.
Big Tech warns visa-holding employees to avoid international travel amid tightening U.S. immigration policy
December 23, 2025, 12:52 AM EST. Big Tech firms including Apple, Google, Microsoft and ServiceNow have warned visa-holding employees to avoid international travel amid tightening U.S. immigration policy. New screening measures and data collection have led U.S. consulates to reschedule visa stamping, with some appointments slipping into 2026. In an internal memo, Microsoft notes delays centered in India (cities like Chennai and Hyderabad), advising employees with valid authorization to return before their current stamp expires, and to reconsider travel for stamping. Apple also recommends avoiding travel for those without a valid H-1B stamp. ServiceNow issued a similar advisory. The changes affect H-1B, H-4, F, J and M visas, fueling concerns about talent recruitment and policy shifts.
Opinion: Tesla Autopilot feels markedly better on US roads than in Britain
December 23, 2025, 12:34 AM EST. An opinion piece by a self-described sceptic of autonomous driving who tests Tesla's Autopilot on two continents. In the UK, rough roads, glare, and busy traffic left Autopilot hesitant-token lane-centering, slow overtakes. In semi-rural Michigan on the Model 3 Performance, it feels more confident, takes initiative, even handling a tricky hotel route and parking. The author concedes the tech won't be perfect, warns against the AI hype cycle, but notes dramatic navigation improvements on US roads compared with Britain. The piece challenges readers to separate location-specific performance from general capability and keeps the debate alive about the near-term reality of self-driving features.
5 Essential Android Apps That Replace Clunky Gadgets
December 23, 2025, 12:20 AM EST. Smartphones are packed with sensors and powerful chips, enabling AI on-device and a new class of utility apps. This piece highlights Android apps that let you ditch bulky gadgets by leveraging your phone's hardware. For example, Light Meter – Lux Meter uses the ambient sensor to measure illuminance in lux or foot-candles, with configurable units, digital or analog displays, and offline operation. The app is free to download from Google Play and requires no internet. It notes calibration caveats. Another example is Sound Meter, a compact tool for measuring sound pressure levels in dB. Together with other sensor-based apps, these tools replace dedicated hardware for photographers, sound engineers, and improvised monitoring.
Anna's Archive Scrapes Spotify to Build a Fully Open Music Preservation Archive
December 23, 2025, 12:10 AM EST.Anna's Archive, a shadow-library project focused on media preservation, says it has scraped Spotify at scale to build a fully open music preservation archive. The group claims about 300 TB of data-roughly 86 million files-representing about 99.6% of Spotify's listens, though Spotify reportedly hosts around 256 million tracks. The effort emphasizes metadata and torrents instead of hosting copyrighted files directly, and it aims to protect humanity's musical heritage from disasters. Critics note the archive covers only a fraction of the catalog and may neglect less-popular songs, while questions remain about legality and access. The plan involves a torrents-only archive intended for preservation rather than distribution; the team has not disclosed how it will split or publish the data.
FCC Adds DJI to Security List, Blocks New Drones from US Market
December 23, 2025, 12:08 AM EST. The FCC has added foreign drone makers – notably DJI and Autel – to a national security Covered List, effectively blocking new drone models and critical components from receiving FCC authorization in the US. The rule is forward-looking: existing models in circulation can still be used, and retailers may continue selling models already approved. There's no retroactive recall or grounding. The move caps years of regulatory limbo and signals a policy decision rather than a company-by-company audit, based on a December 21, 2025 interagency determination that drones are now tools for surveillance, payload delivery, and networked systems. In short: new foreign-made drones face an import/authorization ban, dramatically narrowing the future US market for these brands.
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