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 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.
According to a year-end analysis, 2025 was a pivotal year for Android. Google introduced fundamental shifts in design, AI privacy, cross-device compatibility, and hardware that are finally making the platform feel premium and cohesive.
OpenAI has added Apple Music to its growing list of ChatGPT apps. Subscribers can now use natural language to build playlists and get recommendations directly in the chat. It’s a direct answer to Spotify’s existing integration.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a major privacy lawsuit against Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL. The state alleges these companies used hidden software to capture what you watch and sell the data. This legal fight could redefine smart TV privacy.
The United Nations has voted to cement the current “multi-stakeholder” model for internet governance. This means governments, techies, and activists will keep arguing in the same room for the foreseeable future.
Micron Technology just reported a massive earnings beat, with Q1 revenue up 57% year-over-year to $13.64 billion. Net income skyrocketed 180% to $5.24 billion, and the company’s forecast for the next quarter also topped expectations, sending shares up over 5% in after-hours trading.
The studio head behind the upcoming sci-fi RPG Exodus, James Ohlen, is stepping down. This comes just days after the game’s new trailer was shown at The Game Awards 2025, with a release still targeted for 2027.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold has sold out twice in minutes in Korea, creating major buzz. But the reported total stock was just 3,000 units for a country of 50 million, revealing a classic hype-building strategy.
Proton VPN has launched its official Command Line Interface for major Linux distributions. This move caters directly to power users and signals a serious commitment to the Linux community.
