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IMF & Bank of England Warn of Potential AI Bubble Both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Bank of England have signaled concern that optimism about artificial intelligence (AI) is driving equity valuations to stretched levels — raising the risk of a sharp market correction. Key points IMF: Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told the Milken Institute audience that “uncertainty is the new normal — buckle up,” and noted that optimism about AI’s productivity potential is helping to fuel surging global equity prices. Source: IMF/Milken Institute transcript. Bank of England: The Financial Policy Committee has warned that the risk of a sharp market correction has increased and that equity valuations appear stretched, particularly for technology companies focused on AI. The FPC also noted downside risks if AI capability or adoption…

Netflix brings iPhone-controlled party games to TV apps for the holidays Netflix is expanding from streaming into social gaming on TVs. According to reports, the streamer will add interactive party games accessible directly in the Netflix TV app and let players use their iPhone as a controller by scanning a QR code on the TV. No separate console or extra app will be required. Key details Rollout: Reportedly expected at the start of the Christmas season 2025. How it works: Players scan a QR code shown on the TV and use their iPhone as the controller. Reported game titles: Boggle Party, Pictionary: Game Night, Tetris Time Warp, Lego Party (and others). Cost: Games are expected to be free to Netflix subscribers and available via the Netflix TV app. Why it…

AirPods 4 on Sale — Standard $89, ANC ≈ $120 Apple's AirPods 4 are seeing steep discounts: the standard (non-ANC) model is available for $89, while the ANC version is around $120. These are some of the best recent prices for Apple's entry-level earbuds. Key features Apple H2 chip (improved sound & performance) Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Conversation Awareness Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking Voice Isolation for clearer calls and 48 kHz FaceTime audio support IP54 dust/sweat/water resistance and USB-C charging case Battery life About 5 hours playback (standard, no ANC) About 4 hours playback with ANC active Up to ~30 hours total with the charging case Where to buy Search and shop on Amazon (affiliate): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Apple+AirPods+4&tag=f1rede-20 Notes & source Reported features and pricing match recent coverage (source: Engadget…

Dia AI Browser Launches Publicly for macOS Dia, an AI-first web browser developed by The Browser Company, is now officially available for macOS after a multi-month test phase. The company was recently acquired by Atlassian for more than €500 million. What Dia offers AI-powered browsing: integrated chat that can reference open tabs and browsing context. Skills: customizable AI routines for summarization, fact-checking, outlining, study aids and more. Memory & personalization: Dia can remember preferences and personalize responses. Student tools: turn notes, lectures and readings into flashcards, quizzes and study guides. Availability & requirements Dia is available to download for macOS from the developer's site. Reported requirements include macOS 14 or later running on Apple silicon (M1 or newer). Pricing Dia offers a free tier and a Pro subscription (reported at…

Netflix brings party games to TVs this holiday season Netflix announced at the Bloomberg Screentime conference that it will roll out several party-style games playable on TV this holiday season. The new lineup is designed for group play — many are free to play with friends — and you can use your phone as a controller by scanning a QR code. Games announced Lego: Party — a premium title (reported around $40–$55 CAD in some coverage). Boggle Party — compete to find words in a timed jumbled-letter grid. Pictionary: Game Night — guess what friends are drawing. Tetris Time Warp — play through different eras of Tetris, from the 1984 original to the Game Boy classic. Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends — deduce which friend is the 'party crasher.' How…

Still-Available Prime Day Tech Deals — Quick Guide Prime Day has ended, but some solid tech deals are still available. Below are the top picks from the roundup, short notes on availability, and Amazon search links (affiliate tag included) so you can check stock and prices. Highlights Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum — $330 (about 39% off). Good entry-level Dyson with strong suction and multiple attachments. Amazon search: Dyson V8 Plus on Amazon. (Commonly available.) Amazon Kindle Scribe — $300 (about 25% off). Top E Ink tablet for reading + note-taking. Amazon search: Kindle Scribe on Amazon. (Available.) Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025) — $24 (40% off). Compact streamer with wide app support. Amazon search: Roku Streaming Stick Plus on Amazon. (Check availability.) Google TV Streamer 4K — $80 ($20…

Best microSD Express Deals for Nintendo Switch 2 — PNY & Lexar If you picked up a Nintendo Switch 2 and are filling it with games, you’ve probably thought about storage. The Switch 2 supports newer microSD Express cards, and right now there are some solid deals to consider. Deals to know PNY 128GB microSD Express — ~15% off, about $38. Great budget option and excellent value. Buy/search on Amazon: PNY 128GB microSD Express on Amazon (affiliate). Lexar Play Pro microSD Express — 512GB for about $88 and 1TB for about $158 (up to ~28% off). If you want a one-and-done purchase, pick the highest capacity that fits your budget. Performance notes Independent tests have shown small performance differences between brands. PNY was slightly faster when moving games from the…

California Passes Three New Internet Privacy Bills California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three bills designed to strengthen online privacy for residents: AB 566, SB 361, and AB 656. Key points AB 566 — Requires web browsers to provide a universal opt-out toggle that signals businesses not to sell or share users' personal data, building on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to move from per-site opt-outs to a single browser-level setting. SB 361 — Expands the Data Broker Registration Law (Delete Act), giving consumers more information about which personal data data brokers collect and who else may have access to it. AB 656 — Forces social media platforms to make account cancellation straightforward and ensures that canceling an account triggers full deletion of the user’s personal data. Background &…

AltStore PAL announces major global expansion AltStore PAL, an alternative iOS app store that was introduced in the EU following the Digital Markets Act, is preparing a substantial worldwide rollout. The platform — one of the first officially approved alternatives to the Apple App Store in Europe — plans to expand to additional countries, including Japan, Brazil and Australia by the end of 2025, with further launches such as the UK expected in 2026. What’s changing AltStore PAL aims to offer a decentralized option for iOS app distribution outside Apple’s App Store. The expansion is driven by regulatory shifts (e.g., EU Digital Markets Act) and increased demand for alternative app distribution channels. Recent reports indicate AltStore has secured funding to support growth (see sources below). Why it matters For developers…

Jony Ive on Designing OpenAI’s Upcoming AI Device — DevDay Highlights At OpenAI DevDay, Apple’s former chief designer Jony Ive joined CEO Sam Altman on stage to discuss their collaboration on OpenAI’s planned AI device. The conversation focused on the interplay between industrial design and technical demands — especially compute power, infrastructure, and interaction logic — as they work to create a consumer-friendly AI product. Key points Design and engineering must align to address high compute and infrastructure needs. Interaction logic is central: how users naturally engage with AI hardware shapes design choices. The dialogue underscored craftsmanship and usability as priorities alongside technical feasibility. For more context and the session recording, see OpenAI’s DevDay page and event coverage: OpenAI DevDay — official page DevDay event video on YouTube What design…