Apple Weighs iPhone Chip Packaging in India as It Deepens Local Manufacturing
Apple is reportedly in early talks to assemble and package some iPhone-related chips in India, a move that could expand its India footprint beyond final iPhone assembly and into higher-value semiconductor work. What the reported talks mean for Apple’s iPhone supply chain? Apple’s iPhone supply chain has long relied on a tightly coordinated global network, […]
SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic IPOs Draw Korean Investor Attention
SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs are back in focus for Korean retail investors as fresh signals—from SpaceX’s internal memo to OpenAI’s new corporate structure—revive expectations of blockbuster U.S. listings in 2026–2027. Why Korean investors are watching these “dream stocks” again Korea’s “Seohak ants” (retail investors buying foreign stocks) have already shown a strong appetite for […]
Apple Siri Overhaul Reportedly Set for Spring 2026 With a Gemini-Powered AI Boost
Apple is reportedly preparing a major Siri rebuild aimed at spring 2026, potentially licensing Google’s Gemini AI while keeping Siri requests under Apple’s privacy and security model. What the Apple Siri overhaul is and why it matters now? Apple’s voice assistant has long been a default option on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and HomePod. […]
Henley Passport Index 2025: U.S. Passport Slips Outside Top 10 as Malaysia Holds Edge and Visa Rules Tighten
The Henley Passport Index 2025 shows the U.S. passport has fallen outside the global top 10, now tied with Malaysia for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 destinations, as shifting visa reciprocity rules and global mobility policies reshape international travel. What Changed in the Henley Passport Index 2025 The latest Henley Passport Index 2025 update […]
Christmas Belongs to Everyone: How The Spirit of Christmas Heals a Divided World
Have you ever felt a little out of place during the holidays? Maybe the commercial rush feels overwhelming, or you worry that your specific traditions don’t fit the “standard” mold. You aren’t the only one feeling this way. But here is a warming fact: 81% of non-Christians in the United States still join in Christmas festivities. […]
Taiwan’s ‘Left-Handed Girl’ Makes Oscar Shortlist
Taiwan’s film Left-Handed Girl has advanced to the Oscars International Feature Film shortlist for the 2026 Academy Awards, marking a major milestone for the Taipei-set family drama shot entirely on iPhones and spotlighting Taiwan’s growing presence in global cinema. A Major Breakthrough for Taiwan at the Oscars The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences […]
Apple Opens iPhone to Third-Party App Stores in Japan
Apple opened iPhone app distribution in Japan to third-party app stores and new payment options this week, rolling out iOS 26.2 ahead of Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act taking effect on December 18. What changed—and who it applies to Apple’s update introduces several major shifts for iPhone users in Japan: Alternative app marketplaces can now […]
Avatar: Fire and Ash Could End the Saga Early as James Cameron Weighs Cutting the Final Films
Avatar: Fire and Ash is set for a December 19, 2025 theatrical release, and James Cameron says the long-planned five-film saga could stop earlier if audience demand and economics don’t justify two more sequels. Why James Cameron Is Talking About Ending Avatar Early? James Cameron has repeatedly described Avatar as a long-form saga, originally designed […]
Oscars to Leave ABC for YouTube Starting in 2029
The Oscars on YouTube will begin in 2029 after the Academy agreed to move the telecast off ABC, ending a decades-long broadcast run; ABC keeps the show through the 100th ceremony in 2028 as Hollywood’s biggest night shifts to streaming for wider global reach. What changed: the Oscars move from broadcast TV to YouTube The […]
Gemini Prediction Markets Launch Nationwide in All 50 States
Gemini prediction markets are now available in all 50 U.S. states, letting users trade simple yes-or-no event contracts in USD via Gemini’s app and web platforms after its affiliate secured federal derivatives approval. What launched, and what users can trade Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has rolled out Gemini Predictions, […]
Why Hiring the Right Electrician in Oviedo, FL Matters More Than You Think
Electrical work is one of the most important investments you can make in your Oviedo home. It’s not just about fixing a flickering light or adding an outlet, it’s about protecting your family from fire hazards, preventing costly damage, and avoiding recurring electrical problems. Licensed, experienced electricians in Oviedo, Florida provide homeowners with clear pricing, […]
Nasa’s Perseverance Rover Cleared for Extended Mars Mission to 2031
NASA says the Perseverance mission to 2031 is feasible after engineers certified key wheel and arm actuators, as a new study of the rover’s “Sapphire Canyon” core from Jezero Crater describes potential biosignatures and shapes its next sample hunt. NASA’s Perseverance rover has spent nearly five years exploring Jezero Crater, a 28-mile-wide (45-kilometer-wide) impact basin […]
