Google Translate Gets Real-Time Headphone Translations
Google is turning any pair of headphones into a real-time translation device. The new beta feature, along with smarter Gemini-powered translations, is rolling out now in the Translate app.
Month: December 2025
Reddit sues Australia over its under-16 social media ban
Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia’s High Court to challenge the country’s groundbreaking law banning users under 16 from social media. The platform argues the law is unconstitutional and that it shouldn’t be classified as social media. The legal fight could be a long one.
Airspan’s Rakuten Open RAN Deal Is a Big Comeback Story
Airspan Networks has scored a key Open RAN radio deal with Rakuten Mobile in Japan. The deployment is supported by US NTIA grants and marks a strategic milestone for the recently bankrupt company.
Coupang CEO Resigns, Offices Raided After Massive Data Breach
The fallout from a massive data breach at South Korea’s Coupang is escalating. CEO Park Dae-jun has resigned, and police have raided the company’s headquarters. The breach, initially reported as affecting 4,500 accounts, actually impacted nearly two-thirds of the country’s population.
Microsoft Edge Quietly Lets Copilot Work in Private Browsing
Microsoft has quietly enabled its Copilot AI assistant within Edge’s InPrivate browsing mode. The feature, which appeared without official release notes, requires explicit user approval before Copilot can read any page content.
Trust Wallet and Revolut Team Up for Instant, Free Crypto Buys in Europe
Trust Wallet has integrated Revolut Pay, allowing users across the European Economic Area to fund their self-custody wallets instantly and with zero fees. This move connects Trust Wallet’s 200 million users with Revolut’s 65 million-user financial app. It’s the latest in a string of crypto-focused p
Larian’s Next Game is Divinity, and It’s Going to Be Huge
Larian Studios has officially announced a new game in its Divinity series. The cinematic trailer debuted at The Game Awards 2025, confirming widespread speculation. This marks the studio’s return to its original franchise after Baldur’s Gate 3.
Costco’s Digital Sales Jump 21% as Tech Upgrades Start to Pay Off
Costco reported strong quarterly results, with digital sales exploding by 21%. The retailer is seeing early benefits from major tech investments in checkout speed, AI for pharmacy, and its retail media platform.
Larian’s Next Game Is a Huge Divinity RPG, Not Baldur’s Gate 4
Larian Studios has revealed its next project is a new game in the Divinity universe. The tease follows a multi-week mystery involving a statue in the California desert. The studio is moving on from Baldur’s Gate, leaving the D&D IP behind.
OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 Is Here, and It’s All About “Economic Value”
OpenAI has released its new GPT-5.2 model, touting superior performance on tasks like coding and presentations. The launch comes just days after reports of internal “code red” over rival advances.