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Apple is making it Easier To Use 3rd party smartwatch & earbuds with iPhones :

- Using proximity pairing feature, any accessory will pair seamlessly in 1 step

- 3rd party smartwatch will receive notification

- You'll be able to reply to notifications from 3rd party smartwatch

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AMD and NVIDIA are expected to hike GPU prices next month.

They may continue to do so in the following months.

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New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings

Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health under a new law

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In 2025, Sweden topped Steam's revenue charts with ~20% of total earnings (16% from Stockholm alone), per Alinea Analytics.

This performance was driven by several major releases from Swedish studios, including Battlefield 6 from DICE, ARC Raiders from Embark Studios, Split Fiction from Hazelight Studios, and PEAK from Team PEAK, all based in Stockholm.

Additionally, the early access title R.E.P.O. from Uppsala-based semiwork achieved an estimated 19.2 million copies sold across platforms, contributing significantly to Steam's revenue.

Sweden's gaming industry has experienced explosive growth over the past two decades, expanding from 71 companies generating 540 million SEK in 2005 to 1,101 companies with 37 billion SEK in revenue by 2024.

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China is banning fully retractable door handles starting January 1, 2027.

new models must have exterior door handles with mechanical redundancy and sufficient operating space.

This change addresses safety concerns in emergencies, such as crashes or power failures, where electronic handles may prevent doors from opening.

Semi-retractable or traditional handles with mechanical backups will remain permitted.

Under the proposed rules, vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tons must be equipped with interior and exterior door handles that include a mechanical emergency opening function.

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2026 Laptop launches from major manufacturers have been postponed due to the memory crisis

Meanwhile Samsung is in talks with more companies to diversify its suppliers as it prepares for its flagship launch in Q1 2026

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Heat Pass Block, Custom GPU parts and 2nm GAA process

Exynos 2600 brings a lot of new and exciting tech that will improve not only Samsung processors, but also others as they implement these new features.

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WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that displays contact info page for group chat members

- Available on Android Beta (v2.23.12.7)
- Helps identify who is sharing messages
- Reduces duplicates and confusion in large group
- The contact info page can be accessed directly from a group member's profile icon
- The feature is rolling out gradually

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