Apple reports a record-breaking year for its services in 2025, with significant growth in Apple TV and Apple Music. Apple TV saw a 36% increase in viewing hours, driven by the success of "Pluribus," while Apple Music celebrated its 10th anniversary with record listenership and new subscribers.

Apple is reportedly considering a new iPhone release strategy that would see the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launched in fall 2026, but the base iPhone 18 delayed until spring 2027, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This would create an unprecedented gap in Apple's release history, with the iPhone 17 remaining the newest standard model for about a year and a half.

Anker has officially launched its Solix E10 battery system, entering the US whole-home backup market alongside established players like Tesla and EcoFlow. The E10 aims to provide homeowners with a robust solution for grid independence, blackout protection and lower energy bills. The system includes new hardware, such as the Power Module inverter, modular batteries, and an intelligent Power Dock electrical panel, all of which are available for preorder.

Global content spending by video streaming platforms is projected to surpass $100 billion for the first time in 2026, driven by a 6% increase from major platforms like Disney+, Paramount+, Apple TV, HBO Max, Netflix and Prime Video, per Ampere Analysis. The milestone highlights the growing influence of streaming services in the entertainment industry, with sports content playing a significant role in this surge.

CES 2026 attracted 148,000 attendees, including nearly 7,000 members of the media, making it the largest CES event since the pandemic. The show featured over 4,100 exhibitors, including approximately 1,200 startups, showcasing innovation across 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space.