In Memoriam: All the tech that died in 2025

It’s been a long year, but it’s almost over. And since January, a lot has happened in the tech world. It’s a fickle, fast-paced industry, and some major products and services haven’t survived 2025. Some of the entries on our in memorium list lived long, fruitful lives and contributed lasting legacies to the ever-evolving technology […]

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China drafting first of its kind emotional safety regulation for AI

China is drafting new, stricter AI regulations that could set the country on its way to becoming the first to regulate the emotional repercussions of chatbot companions. SEE ALSO: ChatGPT is changing the abortion landscape Detailed in a new draft proposal written by China’s Cyberspace Administration and translated by CNBC, the policy would require guardian […]

Memory shortage: Framework raises DDR5 RAM prices again with a per GB price hike

It seems certain at this point that laptop and smartphone prices are going to go up even more in 2026. Case in point: modular PC maker Framework just announced yet another price hike on DDR5 RAM components. Framework says that it’s charging customers “as close as possible to the actual purchase prices we have with […]

How to watch AMD Keynote at CES 2026

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) CEO Dr. Lisa Su will help get CES 2026 underway on Monday, Jan. 5 by delivering a keynote address. AMD is a major player in the tech world, if perhaps not a household name like Apple or Samsung. It’s one of the preeminent chipmakers on the globe, making it increasingly powerful […]

Google Photos and Nano Banana are coming to Samsung TVs

Samsung has a more sentimental vision for AI in your living room. In a Monday press release, the company announced plans to bring Google Photos to its Samsung AI TV lineup, transforming televisions into oversized digital frames that showcase your most meaningful memories. The integration, currently slated to begin rolling out in 2026, is positioned […]

Tesla will charge you $150 for puking or smoking in its robotaxis, report says

Visiting Austin, Texas and planning to hop into a Tesla robotaxi after a night at the bar? Just don’t barf inside the autonomous vehicle or that ride may cost you an extra $150. According to a report from longtime Tesla influencer Sawyer Merritt, Tesla has rolled out a new cleaning fee system for its robotaxi […]

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