Every AI Subscription I Paid For in 2025 – And My Big Change for 2026
As we near the close of 2025, artificial intelligence has once again transformed the technological landscape far beyond what we anticipated just a year ago. When the curtain fell on 2024, we believed we understood the trajectory of generative AI and its implications for daily work and creative industries. Yet 2025 ushered in a dramatically […]
Ukraine Accelerates Drone Production to Nearly 1,000 Units Daily
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that, beginning in early December, it has maintained an extraordinary rate of supplying its armed forces with approximately 950 interceptor drones every single day. According to the ministry’s statement, these unmanned aerial vehicles have been specifically designed and deployed with the primary mission of countering enemy Shahed-type drones—an […]
12+ Hidden Alexa Commands to Save You Time at Home (No Subscription Needed)
Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants are rapidly becoming as integral to daily life as smartphones, and in many regions around the globe, they have already reached that level of ubiquity. Nearly every modern smartphone now includes an artificial intelligence (AI)–powered assistant by default: Apple embeds Siri […]
‘Rai Rai Rai’: A Heartfelt Mashup of Manga Magic and Kaiju Cuteness
Giant monsters, or kaiju, have always possessed an almost magnetic appeal within the realm of Japanese pop culture, and when intertwined with the vivid, expressive storytelling medium of manga, the combination becomes an artistic powerhouse nearly impossible to resist. Over time, this pairing has not merely endured but has grown into a defining hallmark of […]
Why Breaking My iPhone Upgrade Rule for the iPhone 17 Was Worth It
Jada Jones/ZDNET\nFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.\nZDNET’s key takeaways\nThe iPhone 17 introduces a range of substantive generational advancements that meaningfully refine the user experience — spanning its display, camera system, and overall battery endurance. Despite being the base model configuration, it integrates multiple high-end features that previously were exclusive to Apple’s […]
Confirmed: A Beloved Hero Returns in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ — But Not As You Expect
At long last, the speculation can cease and the false denials can be laid to rest: the truth is finally out in the open. Chris Evans is indeed returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reprising his legendary role as Steve Rogers in next year’s epic installment, *Avengers: Doomsday*. What began as a whisper in fan […]
Sony to Acquire WildBrain’s 41% Stake in Peanuts for $457 Million
Sony Group Corporation has announced a significant expansion of its global entertainment portfolio through the acquisition of WildBrain’s 41% ownership stake in the iconic Peanuts franchise, in a landmark deal valued at approximately $457 million. This strategic purchase—executed through two of Sony’s major creative subsidiaries, Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment—further cements the […]
TikTok’s Brief US Ban and Swift Comeback: What It Means for Users and Businesses
In the wake of the divest-or-ban legislation that specifically targeted ByteDance and officially took effect on January 19th, TikTok experienced a transient period of inaccessibility within the United States. This brief disappearance—essentially a technical and regulatory blackout—was implemented as an immediate compliance measure, reflecting the platform’s attempt to adhere to the complex legal framework imposed […]
Lessons from eFishery’s Collapse: Why Indonesia’s Startups Must Embrace Discipline Over Hype
Indonesia’s once-vibrant startup ecosystem, long celebrated for its ambition and meteoric expansion, is now being forced to confront a sobering new reality. The dramatic collapse of eFishery — a company that once embodied the aspirations of an emerging digital economy — has become a powerful reminder that brilliance and vision alone are not enough to […]
The Magic of Play: How ‘Bluey: Quest for the Gold Pen’ Connects Us All
It is impossible to deny that when the invitation to review *Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen* first came my way, my immediate, gut-level reaction was one of discomfort tinged with self-doubt—the unmistakable presence of impostor syndrome. I felt an inner voice whispering that perhaps I did not belong in the realm of gaming commentary. […]