?? xAI Launches Grok for Business + Meta’s $2B AI Acquisition

PLUS: European banks planning massive AI job cuts…

The overlooked driver of digital transformation

When business leaders talk about digital transformation, their focus often jumps straight to cloud platforms, AI tools, or collaboration software. Yet, one of the most fundamental enablers of how organizations now work, and how employees experience that work, is often overlooked: audio. As Genevieve Juillard, CEO of IDC, notes, the shift to hybrid collaboration made…

The Download: Kenya’s Great Carbon Valley, and the AI terms that were everywhere in 2025

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Welcome to Kenya’s Great Carbon Valley: a bold new gamble to fight climate change In June last year, startup Octavia Carbon began running a high-stakes test in the small town of Gilgil in…

Hubspot Publishes New Guide to Reddit Marketing for B2B Brands

Some handy pointers for B2B marketers.

Reports Suggest That OpenAI May Be Looking to Acquire Pinterest

Rumors are swirling that OpenAI may be looking to make a move on Pinterest.

Darshan Shankar Reflects On 10 Years Of Bigscreen Beta As Beyond 2 Production Ramps

“We stay focused on VR” Bigscreen founder Darshan Shankar says.

The Cyberdeck: How Personal Computing Enters VR

What is a Cyberdeck?

You’re probably reading this on one and it’s just not compatible with VR yet.

Asymmetric PC vs. VR Game ‘Panoptic’ is Getting a Sequel with 1v4 Multiplayer and Quest Support

Panoptic (2020) is an innovative ‘PC vs. VR’ game that plays out like a game of 1v1 hide-and-seek, with one VR player seeking out a flatscreen PC player who tries to blend into the crowd. Now the studio behind the game has announced Panoptic II and says it plans to expand the game with up to 1v4 […]

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Magic Leap Signs Deal with Taiwan’s Pegatron, Strengthening AR Manufacturing Position

Magic Leap announced a manufacturing partnership with Pegatron, a major global electronics manufacturer, to scale production of AR glasses components, including Magic Leap’s waveguide technology. The News Under the agreement outlined in a press statement, Pegatron will apply its manufacturing capabilities to help turn Magic Leap’s optical designs into mass-produced components. Taiwan-based Pegatron specializes in […]

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Hue weekly: Off to Las Vegas!

It’s that time of year again. After my appgefahren colleague Frederick and I enjoyed ourselves so much at last year’s CES in Las Vegas, we’re back again this year. And for the first time in several years, Philips Hue is also returning to the gaming metropolis. On Tuesday afternoon, which is already Wednesday night in…

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Punkt Has a New Smartphone for People Who Hate Smartphones

The MC03 appears geared towards users who prioritize privacy and minimalism.

Segmented: New mode for Philips Hue gradient products

Philips Hue has once again improved its products and integrated a new feature. Light strips and other lights with a gradient function now offer another mode in addition to Linear, Mirrored, and Diffuse. In this blog post, you’ll learn what “Segmented” is all about. Where exactly can you find the new mode and the different…

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This New Android Smartphone Is For Everyone Who Misses the Blackberry

A Blackberry style companion device for all your messaging needs.

I Finally Figured Out What Productivity Hack Helps Me Crush My New Year’s Resolutions

I tried a little something new last year—and it worked.

?? Tutorial: How To Turn 1 Image into 10 Cinematic Camera Shots with AI

PLUS: The exact prompts to copy-paste…

3 things Will Douglas Heaven is into right now

The most amazing drummer on the internet My daughter introduced me to El Estepario Siberiano’s YouTube channel a few months back, and I have been obsessed ever since. The Spanish drummer (real name: Jorge Garrido) posts videos of himself playing supercharged cover versions of popular tracks, hitting his drums with such jaw-dropping speed and technique…

Job titles of the future: Head-transplant surgeon

The Italian neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero has been preparing for a surgery that might never happen. His idea? Swap a sick person’s head—or perhaps just the brain—onto a younger, healthier body. Canavero caused a stir in 2017 when he announced that a team he advised in China had exchanged heads between two corpses. But he never…

2026 Planning: The AI Dilemma

Do you need to be using AI in 2026?

TikTok Launches New Resources for Sports Organizations

TikTok’s looking to make sports a bigger focus in 2026.

The Best Apps for Tracking Any New Year’s Resolution

Use one of these whether you want to spend more time in the gym or quality time with your family.

Hueblog wishes you a happy new year

Another new year. I’m kicking off 2026 at full throttle, and over the next 12 months there will once again be fresh news about Philips Hue (almost) every day. In this article, I want to take a look back as well as a look ahead. What will happen on the Hueblog in 2026? The most…

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Dual Knit Band Quest 3 Mod Balances Meta With Apple

Adding a Dual Knit Band to Quest 3 provides Apple balance to Meta headsets.

VRChat Set A New Concurrent User Record On New Year’s Eve

On New Year’s Eve, VRChat set a new record for concurrent users online.

Do You Really Need to Check With a Doctor Before Starting to Exercise?

Just because everybody says it, doesn’t always mean it’s true.

The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Are $100 Off Right Now

Bose’s open-ear design earbuds have a durable battery life and are at their lowest price ever.