19 place 14 fresh
While the AI features are nice to see at the lower price, the Galaxy A17 otherwise looks very similar to the phone it's replacing.
A newsletter a day!
You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
CNET
Axios reports that venture capitalist Alex Davis is warning that a speculative rush to build data centers without committed tenants could trigger a financing crunch by 2027-2028. "This critique is coming from inside the AI optimist camp," notes Axios, as Davis' firm, Disruptive, "recently led a large investment in AI chipmaker Groq, which then signed a $20 billion licensing deal with Nvidia. It's also backed such unicorn startups as Reflection... Read more ›
772 fresh
PC Gamer argues that 2025 was a year full of high-profile AI embarrassments across games and entertainment, with Disney and Lucasfilm serving as the "opening salvo." From the report: At a TED talk back in April, Lucasfilm senior vice president of creative innovation Rob Bredow presented a demonstration of what he called "a new era of technology." Across 50 years of legendary innovation in miniature design, practical effects, and computer... Read more ›
511 fresh
The first Iron Beam laser defense system was deployed by Israel on Sunday. This 100kW laser weapon thus became the world’s first drone defense zapper to be operationally deployed. Read more ›
296
China is quietly mandating that chipmakers use at least 50% domestically made equipment when expanding capacity, "as Beijing pushes to build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain," according to Reuters. From the report: The rule is not publicly documented, but chipmakers seeking state approval to build or expand their plants have been told by authorities in recent months that they must prove through procurement tenders that at least half their equipment... Read more ›
258 fresh
The study's main takeaway: "Be bold. It is the thing that slows down authoritarian creep." Read more ›
244 fresh
The Russian government plans to penalize 'illegal' mining of cryptocurrency to prison terms of up to five years. Read more ›
222 fresh
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Mac Bauer is fast, but the city's trams, weighing more than 100,000lbs and traveling at a maximum speed of nearly 45mph, should be far faster than him. And yet as of late December, in head-to-head races against streetcars, the 32-year-old remains undefeated in his quest to highlight how sluggish the trams, used by 230,000 people daily, truly are. Some races have... Read more ›
218 fresh
Disney hopes there'll be better chances for the latest 'Tron' movie to find an audience in streaming. Read more ›
208 fresh
This holiday season, Apple donated $5 to The Global Fund for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, the Apple Store app, and Apple retail stores in the U.S. and other countries. The Global Fund this week said that Apple raised a total of $3 million for the organization, which is dedicated to fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria in developing countries. Apple capped donations at $3 million, so that... Read more ›
208 fresh
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and a prominent climate activist and environmental journalist, has died of leukemia at age 35. Read more ›
193 fresh
After nearly a month and with most options exhausted, one unlucky RTX 5080 buyer finally got their card. Read more ›
190 fresh
The star of 1997's 'Batman & Robin' looks back on his superhero moment—and that infamous costume. Read more ›
163 fresh
A study by a Singapore government agency has found that children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed brain development changes linked to slower decision-making and higher anxiety in adolescence, adding to concerns about early digital exposure. From a report: The study was conducted by a team within the country's Agency for Science, Technology and Research and the National University of Singapore, and published in The... Read more ›
163 fresh
At least three people have died from the vaccine-preventable infection, while hundreds have been hospitalized. Read more ›
150
The Apple Fitness+ Instagram account today teased that the service has "big plans" for 2026. In a video, several Apple Fitness+ trainers are shown holding up newspapers with headlines related to Apple Fitness+. What's Apple Fitness+ Planning for the New Year? Something Big is Coming to Apple Fitness+ The Countdown Begins. Apple Fitness+ 2026 is Almost Here 2026 Plans Still Under Wraps-For Now There are rumors that an AI-based Health+... Read more ›
138 fresh
If you have a better idea for fixing education, violence, and antisemitism, I'd like to hear it. Read more ›
125
Meta is seen as lagging behind OpenAI and Google in the AI race. Its acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus could help with that. Read more ›
121
While most people stick to safe small talk, high-level thinkers can't resist diving into consciousness, paradoxes, and the uncomfortable questions that keep philosophers awake at night—and spotting them is easier than you think. Read more ›
113 fresh
The decisions to put a 16-pin power connector on a non-Nvidia GPU has started to show its consequences on the RX 9070 XT. Sapphire's Nitro+ variant uses a 12v-2x6 connector, which has burnt down thrice already, making this the fourth case so far, joining the first ASRock Taichi card that broke the dam. Read more ›
112
CNET
This easy hack will help you start the new year with a fresh Gmail inbox. Read more ›
93
CES 2026 promises big AI opportunities for the smart home. Here are my top four predictions. Read more ›
85
CNET Group is doubling the size of the official CES awards program, and we're inviting you to nominate the most innovative tech. Read more ›
61
This simple tip takes only a minute and is vital for your smart home security, but almost everyone forgets about it. Read more ›
55
Strange Days is a wild Y2K time capsule, with a VR dystopia that gives The Matrix a run for its money. Read more ›
50
These streamers offer the best family-friendly titles, including Cocomelon, Bluey, SpongeBob and Teen Titans. Read more ›
44
Protect your home and your belongings all year long, not just during the holidays. Read more ›
44
The $418 Smartlet literally bridges the gap between your elegant analogy and your nerdy smartwatch. Read more ›
42
See which games are on in your area this weekend, and find out how to watch any game on the Saturday or Sunday schedule -- no matter where you live. Read more ›
40
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 29, No. 666. Read more ›
39
Most popular sources
Business Insider
|
27% 10 |
Tom's Hardware
|
15% 2 |
Gizmodo
|
13% 6 |
Slashdot
|
7% 3 |
Vox
|
6% 0 |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
30.12.2025 21:25
Last update: 21:21 EDT.
News rating updated: 04:20.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.
popular
