Technology News 26.12.2025

Apple's 'Crease-Free' Foldable iPhone Rumors Visualized in New 3D Renders

December 26, 2025, 1:44 AM EST. Prosser's Front Page Tech video claims Apple's first foldable, iPhone Fold, features a 7.8-inch internal display in a book-style form factor with a 4:3 aspect ratio. He touts a crease-free panel, reportedly achieved via a metal plate and liquid metal hinge. The device is described as 9mm thick closed and 4.5mm unfolded; Face ID is reportedly replaced by Touch ID in the power button. Internals include high-density batteries and a second-gen C2 modem, with a price range of $2,000-$2,500. Prosser faces a federal suit over alleged iOS 26 trade secrets, but the rumor mill pushes toward a 2026 launch. He lists three models: iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max, though others expect an iPhone Air follow-up.

NVIDIA's AI Holiday Card Sparks Backlash Over Pricing and Gaming Focus

December 26, 2025, 1:42 AM EST. NVIDIA unveiled an AI-generated holiday postcard featuring a short poem and a janky 360-degree video, triggering backlash from users who accuse the company of leveraging AI hype while sidelining gamers as it rebrands toward data-center computing. Critics argue the timing is tone-deaf as GPU prices and RAM shortages squeeze consumers, with predictions of a 10-20% price rise for graphics units in Q1 2026. The post was largely ratioed on Twitter, underscoring a broader debate: NVIDIA's shift from a gaming-first heritage to an expanding AI/datacenter strategy amid rising hardware costs and consumer frustration.

Amazon Clears Out Xtra Muse Vlogging Camera at 40% Off: 4K 120fps, 3-Axis Gimbal

December 26, 2025, 1:26 AM EST. Amazon is discounting the Xtra Muse Vlogging Camera to $419 from $699 (40% off), with the deal selling out fast. The camera pairs a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 4K at up to 120fps to deliver cinematic footage and smooth slow motion. Its built-in 3-axis gimbal stabilizes walking or running, while the Master Follow System keeps a chosen subject centered. A 2-inch touchscreen supports framing in both horizontal and vertical formats. The compact design supports microSD cards up to 512GB and routes data via USB-C for wired transfer or webcam use. Ideal for creators seeking versatile, gimbal-stabilized 4K video on the go, now available on Amazon.

China's Long March-8A launches internet satellites to boost global connectivity

December 26, 2025, 1:12 AM EST. China's Long March-8A rocket recently launched a constellation of internet satellites, aiming to expand domestic and global broadband coverage. The mission showcases advancing launch cadence, on-orbit deployment capabilities, and the country's push to secure a larger share of the space-based communications market. If successful, the network could enhance maritime, rural, and cross-border connectivity while driving competition with other mega-constellations. Analysts will watch for orbital slots, satellite performance, and regulatory coordination as Beijing scales up its ambitious aerospace and telecommunications ambitions.

AI Boom Adds $500B to Net Worth of US Tech Billionaires in 2025

December 26, 2025, 1:10 AM EST. The AI surge is reshaping wealth at the top of the tech industry, adding roughly $500 billion to the net worth of U.S. tech billionaires by 2025. A surge in AI hardware, software platforms, and data-driven services has boosted investor appetite and market valuations. Leaders in cloud computing, AI startups, and chipmakers have benefited from rapid funding, strategic acquisitions, and rising demand for AI-enabled products. The gains reflect broader trends in tech policy, venture funding, and the race to monetize generative AI, with implications for wealth concentration, elevated stock multiples, and potential regulatory scrutiny. Investors should watch platform adoption, regulatory developments, and the performance of AI-centric firms as the trend evolves.

Rocket Lab Secures $3.5B SDA Missile-Tracking Satellite Prime Contract, Expands Beyond Launch

December 26, 2025, 12:26 AM EST. Rocket Lab (RKLB) ends 2025 on a high note after the SDA awards and policy momentum. The U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency awarded about $3.5B in total to four suppliers to build 72 infrared missile-tracking satellites-18 per firm-for Tracking Layer Tranche 3, with LEO deployment planned in 2029. The awards are described as Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to accelerate tech refresh. Significantly, Rocket Lab is positioned as a prime national-security satellite builder rather than just a launch provider, winning an $816M contract to design and manufacture 18 satellites (roughly $806M base plus options). The move signals a shift toward higher-quality, fire-control-quality tracks for missile defense and broader Golden Dome ambitions, underscoring Rocket Lab's transition from niche to mainstream defense contractor, per TechCrunch.

Are AI and Algorithms Replacing Enlightenment? A Kantian Warning

December 26, 2025, 12:24 AM EST. From a Marseille traffic detour to a meditation on trust, this piece asks whether AI is becoming humanity's new 'other' – a silent authority guiding our choices. It borrows Kant's distinction between reason and authority to contrast centuries of priestly and monarchic power with today's machine-guided decisions. Since ChatGPT's debut, millions have sought AI advice – from relationships to voting – raising questions about autonomy and the courage to think for ourselves. The article notes rising usage: 82% recently used AI, 73% of prompts are non-work related, and writing is increasingly done with AI help, echoing Joan Didion's claim that writing reveals what we think. If we stop writing, do we stop knowing? The piece warns that we risk outsourcing judgment to code rather than cultivating independent discernment.

Biggest moments in AI for publishers in 2025 reshape traffic, licensing and product strategy

December 26, 2025, 12:22 AM EST. In 2025, publishers faced a turning point as generative AI shifted from a future concern to daily reality. AI-generated search summaries-Google AI Overviews-cut clickthroughs and traffic, fueling speedier zero-click search dynamics. Executives signaled a shift toward video, direct-to-audience models and AI licensing to future-proof revenue. Publishers also battled AI crawlers: Cloudflare's blocking tools and a Content Signals Policy allowed lines in the sand on scraping while preserving indexing. Meanwhile, AI content licensing deals expanded, helping publishers monetize AI use while managing rights. The year underscored a tectonic shift from link-based discovery to AI-driven answers and new licensing, partnerships, and defensive strategies.

Deutsche Bank's Q4 2025 Delivery Analysis Drives Tesla (TSLA) Price Target to $500

December 26, 2025, 12:10 AM EST. Deutsche Bank raised its price target on Tesla (TSLA) to $500 from $470 after its analysis of Q4 2025 deliveries, endorsing a Buy rating. On the same day, Truist lifted its TSLA target to $444 from $406 with a Hold rating, citing AI infrastructure capex and energy needs shaping the sector. Earlier, Goldman Sachs reiterated a Neutral stance with a $400 target amid potential California regulatory risk over Autopilot marketing, a 30-day sales suspension order stayed for 90 days to allow compliance. Tesla designs and sells EVs and energy storage, with operations in Automotive and Energy Generation & Storage. The piece frames a balance between upside in AI stocks and regulatory headwinds.

AI era replaces information era: tokens become the new focus, says PayPal VP

December 26, 2025, 12:08 AM EST. PayPal's Prakhar Mehrotra says the tech age is shifting from the information era to an 'intelligence era', where AI can generate data rather than merely retrieve it. At Fortune Brainstorm AI, Mehrotra described a move toward autonomous workplace tasks, with firms building 'AI factories' on-premises or in the cloud. A new atomic unit-tokens-is central: companies must view data in terms of tokens to unlock intelligence. Nvidia's Marc Hamilton added that generation of data and code, not just retrieval, will define future AI deployments. Early signals include Microsoft and Nvidia reporting token metrics, highlighting rapid growth in AI outputs. The transition promises productivity gains but remains a journey, with many initiatives yet to accelerate revenue.

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