High demand for memory chips from AI giants like Google, Nvidia and Microsoft is tightening supply and driving up prices, which could make TVs more expensive or harder to find in the coming year. Industry leaders warn that rising memory costs and production pressures may soon translate into higher retail prices and fewer shipments.

A common mistake among smart home beginners is creating action-based automations, such as "if motion, then light," which often fail to deliver desired results. Adam Davidson of How-To Geek suggests focusing on outcome-based automations for better results. This approach requires more complex automation, but systems such as Home Assistant can facilitate this.

Ford Motor's next-generation electric vehicles will adopt a 48-volt electrical architecture, an upgrade from the traditional 12-volt systems, as part of its Universal Electric Vehicle platform. Other manufacturing features of the UEV include the use of gigacasting to help reduce vehicle parts by 20% and cut assembly process workstations by 40%. The company is drawing on expertise from Formula One for enhanced aerodynamics, and it is switching to lithium iron phosphate batteries for lower cost and improved safety.

Meta is set to launch its first smartwatch in 2026, reviving the internally named Malibu 2 project. The device will feature Meta AI integration and health tracking, marking Meta's expansion beyond its current lineup of VR headsets and smartglasses.