Samsung's upcoming Wide Fold is expected to feature a 5.4-inch OLED display that expands to 7.6 inches, adopting a passport-style design with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The configuration is designed to enhance tasks such as reading, photo viewing, and creative work, but may introduce black bars when watching standard videos.

As Christmas Eve unfolds, children and families eagerly track Santa Claus's journey around the world using popular Santa trackers. Google Santa Tracker offers interactive games and live updates on Santa's location, while NORAD Tracks Santa, a tradition since 1955, provides real-time updates via its website and mobile apps. FlightRadar has also joined the fun, adding a whimsical touch by tracking Santa's sleigh as a special flight.

Apple is set to begin test production of the iPhone 18 next month, earlier than usual, according to multiple sources. This is expected to support a new launch strategy of releasing Pro models in the fall and entry-level models in the spring. The move should help Apple manage its supply chain and logistics better as it shifts more manufacturing to India.

General Motors has filed a new patent that proposes a significant redesign of power window controls. The patent details a centralized, multi-modal switch system that could allow control of multiple windows simultaneously and includes features such as predefined window positions for ventilation.

Gift cards have become a favored payment option among consumers, with 81% reporting a purchase in the past year and the National Retail Federation forecasting $29.1 billion in holiday gift card spending for 2025. The majority of shoppers still purchase gift cards in stores, but younger consumers are driving an increase in online sales. Economic uncertainty has only heightened gift cards' utility, as they help recipients and givers manage budgets, take advantage of promotions and offer choice during times of rising prices.