Trump says he’ll announce semiconductor and chip tariffs
This announcement comes as the Trump administration is also mulling over its approach to AI chip export restrictions.
Nintendo raising original Switch console prices due to ‘market conditions’
Nintendo wouldn't say what the "market conditions" were but likely reference President Trump's tariffs, which are increasing costs for U.S. consumers.
Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users’ data
The internet-connected sex toy maker said it fixed the vulnerabilities that exposed users' private email addresses and accounts to takeovers, but said it was also planning to take legal action following the disclosure.
Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M
SixSense offers an AI-powered platform that helps chip makers prevent defects. It landed backing led by Peak XVâs Surge (formerly Sequoia India & SEA).
Apple projects tariff costs will hit $1.1B next quarter
That's an uptick from the $800 million hit last quarter.
Apple has now sold 3 billion iPhones
The rate of iPhone sales growth has accelerated too. This uptick in sales might be temporary, though.
Kleiner Perkins-backed Ambiq pops on IPO debut
The 15-year-old chipmaker saw its shares climb 61% above its IPO price by the close of its first trading day.
Zuckerberg says people without AI glasses will be at a disadvantage in the future
Mark Zuckerberg really believes AI glasses will be the ideal way to blend the physical and digital worlds together.
Sex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users’ email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers
A security researcher went public after the sex toy maker asked for more than a year to fix the vulnerabilities, which leak users' private email addresses and allow for accounts to be hijacked.
Apple iOS 26 public beta arrives
Apple released iOS 26 in public beta. Here's everything you can expect, from the Liquid Glass design to features powered by Apple Intelligence.
Amazon introduces a more affordable color screen Kindle
Amazon launches a more affordable, $250 Colorsoft Kindle and a version for kids.
Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer
The goal of this wristband is to provide less invasive tools to interact with computers for people with motor disabilities.Â
Apple launches $19.99 monthly AppleCare One subscription with coverage for three devices
Until now, people have had to enroll their Apple devices into separate AppleCare+ plans if they wanted additional coverage for their products beyond the standard warranty.
Amazon acquires Bee, the AI wearable that records everything you say
Amazon has acquired the AI wearables startup Bee, which makes a bracelet and an Apple Watch app that record your day-to-day life to function as an AI assistant.
Amazon backs programmable optics startup Lumotive
Lumotive reopened its February Series B round to add Amazon's Industrial Innovation Fund and ITHCA Group, increasing the size of the round to $59 million.
India eyes global quantum computer push â and QpiAI is its chosen vehicle
QpiAI, an Indian startup that integrates AI and quantum computing for enterprise use cases, has raised $32 million in a new funding round co-led by the Indian government.
India’s richest man wants to turn every TV into a PC
Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Reliance Industries, has launched a virtual desktop service called JioPC for televisions.
RealSense spins out of Intel to scale its stereoscopic imaging technology
RealSense is building vision tech that helps machines like robots and drones navigate and respond to a 3D world.
Belkin ends support for most Wemo devices and its Wemo app
Another day, another smart device bites the dust -- or, in this case, a full lineup of smart devices. On Thursday, Belkin announced it will end technical support for its older Wemo products as of January 31, 2026, and the app used to control the devices will no longer be supported. The decision will impact a range of devices, including smart plugs, light switches, smart bulbs, baby monitors, kitchen appliances, heaters, air purifiers, motion sensors, and more.
Apple COO Jeff Williams to step down later this month
Jeff Williams, Appleâs chief operating officer, is stepping down from his role later this month.
Nothing Phone (3) review
Carl Pei led electronics manufacturer OnePlus from being a scrappy brand for tech enthusiasts offering affordable phones to one that produces multiple lines of devices, including flagship phones that challenge Samsung and Apple. He is running a similar playbook with Nothing, a five-year-old, venture-backed hardware startup that just launched its most ambitious device, the Phone […]
Pinwheel introduces a smartwatch for kids that includes an AI chatbot
The Pinwheel Watch is designed specifically for kids aged 7 to 14, offering parental management tools, GPS tracking, texting, and more.
Foxconn tells hundreds of Chinese staff to return from its Indian iPhone factories
Foxconn ordered over 300 Chinese employees to return home from its factories in India, per Bloomberg.
Nothing releases its first over-the-ear headphones, the $299 Headphone (1)
Nothing stepped away from sensors in favor of a simple button to trigger your AI assistant or ChatGPT, if you have the Nothing X app, and a volume roller that can also be pressed to play, pause, and turn on and off noise canceling.
Nothing releases their first over-the-ear headphones
Nothing has revealed its first over-the-ear headphones. The aluminum and transparent Headphone (1) was designed in collaboration with KEF. They offer adaptive noise canceling, bass enhancement for deeper low frequencies, and spatial audio, for $299 at launch. But spoilers: The buttons on these headphones might be the best part.
Nothing launches its most expensive flagship yet, Phone (3)
Nothing launched its newest flagship phone after a two-year gap. At an event in London, the company unveiled the Phone (3), which starts at $799 and aims to take on bigwigs like Samsung and Apple.
PetLibroâs new smart camera uses AI to describe your petâs movements, and it’s adorable
PetLibro launched an AI-powered smart camera that provides users with real-time insights into their pets' activities.
In just 3 months, CoreWeave CEO, once a crypto-mining bro, becomes a deca-billionaire
CoreWeave remains a symbol of the AI industry in 2025: Massive revenue, investor enthusiasm built on an insatiable need for more.
Ring cameras and doorbells now use AI to provide specific descriptions of motion activity
Ring gets a new AI-powered feature that offers users specific text descriptions of current motion activity.
Apple’s Liquid Glass interface improves with release of iOS 26 Beta 2
These are not likely the final adjustments, given that iOS 26 doesn't launch publicly until the fall. However, they are indications that Apple is actively listening to early user feedback and making tweaks accordingly.
AllSpice’s platform is the GitHub for electrical engineering teams
AllSpice's platform has landed customers including Blue Origin and Bose and just raised a $15 million Series A round.
Why Danny Boyle shot â28 Years Laterâ with iPhones
Director Danny Boyle famously shot his post-apocalyptic classic â28 Days Laterâ on Canon digital cameras, making it easier for him to capture eerie scenes of an abandoned London, and giving the movieâs fast-moving zombies a terrifying immediacy. To make his decades-later sequel â28 Years Laterâ (which opened this weekend), Boyle turned to a different piece […]
Meta unveils its Oakley smart glasses
After months of rumors, Meta has officially announced its next pair of smart glasses with Oakley.
A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025
It’s already been a tumultuous year for the U.S. semiconductor industry. The semiconductor industry plays a sizable role in the “AI race” that the U.S. seems determined to win, which is why this context is worth paying attention to: from Intel’s appointment of Lip-Bu Tan to CEO â who wasted no time getting to work […]
Meta is reportedly building AI smart glasses with Prada, too
Meta is reportedly working on a pair of AI smart glasses with Prada.
Taiwan places export controls on Huawei and SMIC
Chinese companies Huawei and SMIC may have a difficult time accessing resources needed to build AI chips, due to Taiwanese export controls.
Apple’s Liquid Glass design is paving the way for AR glasses
This visual overhaul gives us a glimpse into the design of Apple's rumored AR glasses, which will reportedly debut next year.