WhatsApp just dropped a suite of festive, party-themed features for New Year’s Eve 2026, but most users don’t know how to access them. We break down the step-by-step methods to use every single one—from hidden video call effects to animated status stickers—so you can be the life of your next virtual party.
The final season of Netflix’s global phenomenon ‘Stranger Things’ hasn’t even aired yet—but it’s already mired in controversy. Tech titan and free-speech advocate Elon Musk has publicly criticized a key storyline in the upcoming finale, calling Will Byers’ long-teased coming-out moment “unnecessary and forced.” His remarks come just weeks after he revealed he canceled his Netflix subscription over what he described as “ideological overreach” in content. Now, the debate has exploded: is this a natural evolution for a beloved character, or a clumsy nod to modern agendas at the expense of storytelling?
China has officially cracked down on the use of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, labeling it a national security threat. A recent incident involving a foreign vessel caught using Starlink illegally in Chinese waters has reignited the debate over digital sovereignty and space-based infrastructure. This article unpacks China’s deep-seated fears, the strategic implications of the ban, and Beijing’s ambitious plan to launch its own rival satellite network.
Google’s Gemini is rapidly overtaking ChatGPT in global AI web traffic, with over 650 million monthly active users and a market share that’s tripled in months. Analysts call it a ‘clear signal’ that Google is winning the AI war.
In a stark warning to the next generation of tech talent, departing Meta AI Chief Yann LeCun declares that a computer science degree alone is a fast track to obsolescence. His verdict? Master foundational math or get left in the dust.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella doesn’t sugarcoat it: 2026 will be a chaotic yet pivotal year for AI. But if the industry aligns on purpose—not just performance—we could unlock real societal value.