California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot
An administrative law judge in California ruled Tesla's license to sell or manufacture cars in the state should be suspended for 30 days.
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Tesla Eyes Battery-Cell Production in Germany From ‘27, DPA Says
Tesla Inc. plans to launch battery-cell production at its plant outside Berlin as soon as 2027, German press agency DPA reported.
Instagram TV app coming to Amazon Fire streaming device
Meta said Tuesday that it will begin testing its Instagram for TV app in the U.S. via Amazon's Fire TV streaming devices.
Chinese Portable Power Company EcoFlow Is Said to Plan US IPO
EcoFlow Technology Inc. is considering an initial public offering in the US, according to people familiar with the portable battery maker’s plans, marking a rare move for a Chinese company of that size.
The AI-fueled chip shortage could raise smartphone prices — new research spells out by how much
The average selling price of smartphones in 2026 is expected to rise 6.9%, Counterpoint Research said.
Chip Crunch to Curb Smartphone Output in 2026, Researcher Says
Global smartphone shipments may decline 2.1% next year as a shortage of memory chips drives up costs and squeezes production, according to industry tracker Counterpoint Research.
Former iRobot CEO calls Roomba maker's bankruptcy 'a tragedy for consumers'
The company's bankruptcy comes after Amazon abandoned its planned acquisition of iRobot in 2024 due to mounting regulatory scrutiny.
From puppies to superheroes, Chinese AI toys are bringing hugs — and hesitation
China's AI toy industry is growing as Beijing pushes companies and consumers to integrate the technology.
Roomba maker files for bankruptcy, weighed down by debt and tariffs
iRobot, the U.S. firm that had robots vacuuming homes, will be taken over by its China-based supplier. It's assuring owners that devices will keep working as usual.
CNBC Daily Open: Investors sell off tech despite steady Broadcom numbers
In the near term, investors may still be flighty, unless something concretely reassuring, such as Oracle achieving positive cash flow, takes place.
AI toys say sexually explicit and bizarre things to NBC News
Several toys with artificial intelligence responded to questions with odd and sometimes sexually explicit answers.
China’s Huawei ramps up foldable smartphone battle with global launch of slim Mate X7
Huawei Technologies is reinforcing its position in the foldable smartphone segment with the global launch of the Mate X7, as the market awaits Apple’s much-anticipated foldable iPhone and digests the recent announcement of Samsung Electronics’ first trifold.
The Huawei Mate X7, which was released in China last month, features a thickness of 4.5mm (0.2 inches) when unfolded. The device, including the battery, weighs up to 236 grams.
It was rolled out globally at an event in Dubai on Thursday....
Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after social media backlash
After hearing the feedback, McDonald's Netherlands said in an email to NBC News on Wednesday that it had removed the ad. While "it was intended to...
AI-powered kids' toys talk about sex, geopolitics and how to light a match, tests show
New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.
Apple’s Cook Presses Congress Over Child Online Safety Bill
Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook met with US lawmakers on Wednesday to lobby against pending children’s online safety legislation that would require app store operators to authenticate users’ ages, pressing instead for an alternate version that puts the burden of protecting kids on parents.
Warby Parker, Google to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 | Reuters
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Amazon Bets on Color and AI With Its Priciest Kindle to Date
Review: Amazon’s $630 pen-enabled device is a tough sell for most people.
ICEBlock developer sues U.S. government after DOJ demanded Apple remove app from store
The developer of the ICEBlock app sued the U.S. government for alleged free speech infringements.
China's AI wearables market is already booming: From the practical to peculiar
Chinese companies moved quickly into smartglasses after Meta's release, with Inmo and Rokid sold worldwide.
Google to launch first of its AI glasses in 2026
That includes the first of Google's AI glasses in partnership with Warby Parker.
Pressure builds on Apple and CEO Tim Cook with holiday executive shakeup
Apple has seen extraordinary turnover in its top ranks over just the past week.
Google Says First AI Glasses With Gemini Will Arrive in 2026
Alphabet Inc.’s Google said it’s working to create two different categories of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses to compete next year with existing models from Meta Platforms Inc.: one with screens, and another that’s audio focused.
Apple's chip boss squashes exit rumors, says he's not leaving the company
Bloomberg reported on Saturday that Srouji had told CEO Tim Cook that he was considering leaving.
Apple Chip Chief Tells Staff He’s Not Leaving ‘Anytime Soon’
Apple Inc. chip chief Johny Srouji, whose potential departure risked worsening a bout of executive turnover, told staff on Monday that he’ll stay at the iPhone maker for now.
Apple's AI Troubles Open Opportunities for China's Smartphone Sector | PYMNTS.com
... artificial intelligence (AI) offerings in this massive smartphone market. ... news release. “Consumers who purchased smartphones during the COVID-19...
ByteDance’s agentic AI smartphone dials up a digital backlash by China’s top apps
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has moved to tighten controls on its artificial intelligence-powered smartphone after several of China’s most widely used apps restricted its voice-operated functions.
The company said it had scaled back the capabilities of Doubao, the agentic AI that runs on the device.
In a statement issued on Friday, ByteDance said it would prevent the Nubia M153 AI phone from claiming incentives that were intended for active human users.
It was also disabling the assistant’s...
Meta acquiring AI wearable company Limitless
Meta has acquired the startup Limitless, which makes a small, artificial intelligence-powered pendant.
China’s Xiaomi says returns from AI investments ‘far exceed expectations’
Chinese tech firm Xiaomi reaped returns from its artificial intelligence spending in 2025 that “far exceeded expectations”, the company’s president Lu Weibing said in a recorded video posted on Chinese social media platform Douyin.
Lu said the Beijing-based company was pivoting to embodied AI after heavy investment in general AI over the past few quarters. The Beijing-based company’s efforts to apply AI in electric vehicles (EVs) and robotics are similar to Elon Musk’s plan of using the advanced...