According to Thurrott.com, the latest episode of the Desk to Destination podcast examines a major shift. Hosts Stephen and Paul, both Windows PC users, argue that iPadOS 26 has transformed the iPad into a capable laptop replacement. This opens new possibilities for travel and as a secondary device.
New benchmarks pit AMD’s RDNA4-based RX 9000 series against NVIDIA’s new RTX 50 cards on Linux. The test uses the latest open-source drivers, including Nouveau and NVK for NVIDIA hardware. It’s a fresh look at the competitive landscape as 2025 comes to a close.
Apple is implementing specific changes to its iOS App Store for users in Japan to comply with the country’s new Mobile Software Competition Act. The move highlights a starkly different, more cooperative relationship with regulators compared to the contentious battle unfolding in the European Union.
In a major philanthropic push, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation is spending $75.8 million on 149 grants across 13 countries. The goal is to fund AI that serves public institutions, from climate resilience to human rights, rather than concentrating power.
A surprising drop in inflation has Wall Street betting on earlier Federal Reserve rate cuts. The odds of a cut by March jumped to 60% after the November CPI came in much cooler than expected.
TV makers pushed brightness to new extremes in 2025 with 5,000-nit mini-LEDs and LG’s new 4,000-nit OLED panels. But the industry might be hitting a point of diminishing returns, where smarter processing matters more than raw light output.
In a bizarre corporate move, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is merging with fusion energy firm TAE Technologies. The all-stock deal is valued at over $6 billion, but the Financial Times reveals TMTG may not have the cash it’s promising and questions the viability of commercial fusion power.
GridCars manages most of South Africa’s roughly 650 public EV chargers. The company is now planning to introduce ultra-fast charging tech in 2026, aiming to make charging as quick as making coffee.
In a major land-for-compute deal, Bolt Data & Energy is partnering with Texas Pacific Land Corporation to develop data center campuses across West Texas. The partnership taps into TPL’s vast 880,000-acre holdings in the Permian Basin.
Apple is fundamentally changing iOS in Japan, allowing alternative app stores and payment systems. This is a direct result of the country’s new Mobile Software Competition Act and could preview a more open future for iPhones worldwide.
