Apple will introduce its AI initiative, Apple Intelligence, in 2026, CEO Tim Cook said while emphasizing its commitment to developing features that prioritize user benefit and privacy. Cook has steered the company through a year marked by tariff threats from President Donald Trump and concerns about lagging AI capabilities even as the company surpassed a $4 trillion market valuation, The Wall Street Journal said.

Fans now juggle multiple subscriptions to follow teams, with more than half reporting frustration over the fragmentation as more sports leagues sign deals with streaming platforms. With that, Roku has introduced a Sports Hub, a centralized destination that aggregates live events by game, team or league and directs viewers to the correct app or channel.

Creative Technology has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Re:Imagine Modular Audio Hub, a device to manage multiple audio sources across various devices. The hub features a compact touchscreen, supports DOS games and AI DJ tools, and offers extensive connectivity with USB-C, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0.

Ford Motor CEO and President Jim Farley has raised concerns about the competitiveness of Chinese electric vehicles, likening the Chinese auto industry to Japan in the 1980s but "on steroids." Farley has praised the quality of Chinese EVs, particularly the Xiaomi SU7, and has noted that Chinese factories have enough capacity to serve all of North America. Farley's views have prompted Ford to focus on smaller, more affordable EVs, including a $30,000 pickup.