Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta is Here, But It’s S25-Only For Now
Samsung has kicked off its One UI 8.5 beta program as of December 8. The beta is currently limited to Galaxy S25 series devices in select markets like the US, UK, and India.
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta is Live for Galaxy S25 Owners
Samsung is letting Galaxy S25 users test-drive its next major software update. The One UI 8.5 beta includes new photo tools, security features, and a visual redesign.
Samsung’s Galaxy XR Gets a Travel Mode, Just Like Vision Pro
Samsung is adding a Travel Mode to its upcoming Galaxy XR headset, matching a feature Apple introduced for the Vision Pro in early 2024. The mode stabilizes the headset’s interface during travel, but its real-world utility is up for debate.
Is AI Materials Discovery The Next Big Bet?
AI is revolutionizing how we find new materials, cutting development time from decades to months. With soaring demand for rare earths, startups are attracting major funding to build resilient, sustainable supply chains.
Kojima Admits He’s Not Sure His New Horror Game Will Work
Hideo Kojima is openly uncertain if his next project, the horror game OD, will actually work. He says it’s a complete reinvention of the service model, unlike anything he’s done before. The trailer is packed with hints, but details remain a mystery.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch FE Finally Gets Its Wear OS 6 Update
The Galaxy Watch FE is the latest Samsung wearable to get the One UI 8 Watch update based on Wear OS 6. The rollout began in Korea in December 2025 with firmware version R861XXU1CYK6. If all goes well, it should expand to other regions soon.
Trump Says Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal “Could Be a Problem”
President Trump has commented on Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, suggesting its 33% combined market share “could be a problem” for regulators. The deal, announced last week, is already facing potential opposition and a possible hostile bid from Paramount.
Microsoft Pushes Windows 11 25H2 as Bugs Linger
Microsoft is now pushing Windows 11 version 25H2 to users, including via an automatic “intelligent rollout” for some home PCs. The update extends security support to October 2027 but arrives as users report various shell and UI glitches. This push follows the end of support for Windows 10, leaving m
Samsung fridge ad triggers psychotic episode for woman named Carol
An ad on a Samsung smart fridge screen, apologizing to a character named Carol, triggered a severe psychotic episode in a user who shares that name. The woman, who has schizophrenia, was hospitalized for two days. Samsung only recently made it possible to disable these ads.
Grok vs. Claude: Which AI Model Is Actually Smarter?
According to a new nine-category test, Claude 4.5 Sonnet narrowly beat Elon Musk’s Grok 4.1. The competition covered everything from logic puzzles and creative writing to ethical reasoning and Python coding.