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Mercredi 17 décembre 2025 à 22:34
Tech Innovations & Industry Shifts
Panasonic rolls out Auracast on select TVs
Panasonic announced that its upcoming line of televisions will embed Auracast technology, allowing multiple viewers to stream audio privately via Bluetooth‑LE. The move targets late‑night binge‑watchers who want to avoid disturbing others, expanding the company’s audio‑sharing ecosystem beyond traditional “night mode” solutions. Ecran Large highlights the potential for synchronized, low‑latency sound across rooms, while industry analysts note the competitive edge against rivals still lacking built‑in multi‑user audio.
Ecran Large
Congressional probe into data‑center power use meets Senate‑level push for a moratorium
Democratic senators have sent letters to major cloud providers demanding transparency on how data centers are inflating U.S. electricity bills, especially as generative‑AI workloads surge. The Verge reports that Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are under scrutiny, while The Register adds that Senator Bernie Sanders is championing a nationwide construction pause to give regulators time to assess the climate impact. Together the pieces suggest mounting policy pressure on the sector’s rapid expansion.
The Verge
The Register
Meta pauses third‑party Horizon OS licensing for VR headsets
Meta confirmed it is temporarily suspending the Horizon OS program that would let manufacturers like Lenovo and Asus build independent VR headsets on its platform. The Verge explains the pause follows internal reviews of ecosystem quality and developer support, signaling a more cautious rollout after the initial 2024 announcement. Industry observers fear the delay could slow competition in the high‑end VR market.
The Verge
XDA Developers uncovers hidden Apple TV 4K tvOS 26 setting
A recent XDA guide reveals a little‑known toggle in tvOS 26 that disables an intrusive feature many users found annoying. The tweak, buried deep in the system menu, restores a cleaner interface and reduces background network chatter, a welcome fix for owners who felt the latest update had sidelined them. XDA Developers notes the change underscores Apple’s increasingly opaque update strategy.
XDA Developers
Windows battery‑saving tricks go beyond the default mode
XDA Developers outlines five advanced methods to stretch laptop runtimes, from disabling telemetry services to fine‑tuning CPU throttling profiles. The article argues that the built‑in Battery Saver is merely a surface‑level tool, and that power‑hungry background apps often drain more than the display. Implementing these tweaks can add up to two extra hours on a typical ultrabook.
XDA Developers
Apple unveils SHARP, a 3‑D scene generator from a single image
Apple’s new SHARP model can synthesize a photorealistic 3‑D view from a lone 2‑D photo in under a second, according to a study published on Wccftech. The breakthrough leverages advanced depth‑estimation networks and could accelerate AR content creation for developers, reducing reliance on multi‑camera rigs. Analysts see SHARP as a stepping stone toward real‑time immersive experiences on iOS devices.
Wccftech
Intel’s “Big Battlemage” GPU gains official confirmation
Tom’s Hardware reports that Intel’s datacenter‑grade BMG‑G31 GPU, nicknamed “Big Battlemage,” is nearing production after the XPU Manager tool revealed driver signatures. The chip promises unprecedented tensor‑core performance for AI inference workloads, positioning Intel to challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the high‑end accelerator market. Early benchmarks hint at double‑digit gains in matrix multiplication speed.
Tom's Hardware
Amazon appoints veteran to helm newly created AGI unit
The Register details Amazon’s decision to place a 27‑year veteran of the company in charge of a dedicated Artificial General Intelligence organization within AWS. The move signals Amazon’s intent to centralize its ambitious AI research, aiming to outpace rivals such as Microsoft and Google. Insiders suggest the unit will focus on scalable, cross‑domain models that could reshape cloud services.
The Register
Federal judge blocks T‑Mobile’s data‑scraping tool against AT&T
A U.S. court has issued an injunction preventing T‑Mobile from harvesting customer information from AT&T’s website, a tactic the carrier used to fuel its price‑comparison engine. Wccftech notes the ruling underscores growing legal scrutiny over corporate espionage in the telecom sector and may set precedent for future data‑privacy disputes.
Wccftech
AI‑themed equities drag Nasdaq lower amid broader market sell‑off
The Wall Street Journal reports that shares of AI‑focused companies, including Oracle, Nvidia, and Tesla, fell more than 3 % on Tuesday, pulling the Nasdaq into a modest decline. Analysts attribute the dip to profit‑taking after a rally driven by speculative hype, warning that valuations may be overstretched as investors await concrete earnings.
Wall Street Journal (Markets)
Game Awards 2025 shatters viewership records with 171 million streams
Wccftech confirms that the Game Awards 2025 attracted a record‑breaking 171 million global livestreams, up 11 % from the previous year. Despite mixed critical reception, the event’s massive audience highlights the growing mainstream appeal of gaming culture and the effectiveness of digital‑first distribution strategies.
Wccftech
Scientific Health & Space Updates
New flu variant raises alarm over potential widespread transmission
The New York Times warns that a newly dominant influenza strain exhibits mutations linked to higher transmissibility, prompting health officials to recommend updated vaccine formulations. Early epidemiological models suggest the variant could become the predominant seasonal flu if not contained.
The NY Times
Jared Isaacman named NASA administrator at pivotal moment for the agency
Scientific American reports that billionaire Jared Isaacman will assume the role of NASA administrator amid budget cuts and technical challenges threatening flagship missions. His appointment is seen as a bid to inject private‑sector agility into the agency’s strategy, especially as it navigates the Artemis program and upcoming Mars initiatives.
Scientific American
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