Latest Mobile & Gadgets News

đź“…December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Latest mobile and gadgets news features HTC's AI smart glasses, Samsung's CES 2026 AI teaser, tower acquisitions, 6G market growth, T-Mobile innovations, and connectivity advancements.
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HTC Unveils New AI-First Smart Glasses

HTC is launching new smart glasses to re-enter the consumer hardware market, leveraging AI for context-aware, hands-free assistance without relying on phones. This move highlights the rising trend of lightweight AI wearables for the next interface shift.Source 1 Industry observers see it as a bet on on-device AI and sensor-driven personalization.Source 1

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Samsung Teases 'Your Companion to AI Living' at CES 2026

Samsung released a teaser video for The First Look 2026 event at CES, themed around AI integration across products to enhance daily user experiences. The January 4 event at Wynn Las Vegas will feature executives unveiling innovations in devices, displays, and appliances.Source 4 Tech forums will cover AI, home appliances, and design from January 5-6.Source 4

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Stonepeak Acquires TeleTower to Create Baltic Tower Operator

Stonepeak agreed to buy TeleTower from BitÄ— Group, forming the first independent tower operator in Lithuania and Latvia with over 2,500 sites. Post-deal, they'll add 1,200+ sites for better 5G coverage amid high mobile data usage.Source 3 BitÄ— will maintain a strategic partnership for network expansion.Source 3

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Global 6G Market Report Predicts Rapid Growth to 2046

The 6G market will transition from 2026 deployments to major commercial expansion in 2030-2031, featuring AI-native networks and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces. It redefines wireless infrastructure with distributed intelligence.Source 2 Sustained growth is expected through 2046.Source 2

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T-Mobile Un-carrier Unwrapped 2025 Highlights Network Wins

T-Mobile recaps 2025 achievements, including becoming America’s Best Network, strongest quarter in over a decade, and launching T-Satellite beta with Starlink for direct-to-cell service. Fast Company recognized it as a top innovator workplace.Source 2 The Un-carrier continues challenging industry norms.Source 2

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StratCap Sells Cell Towers to Focus on Data Centers

StratCap Digital Infrastructure REIT sold cell towers to rebalance its portfolio toward core data centers amid rising AI demands. This shift accelerates investment in high-growth infrastructure.Source 2 It reflects broader trends in digital assets.Source 2

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Rajant Kinetic Mesh Enables Subterranean Connectivity in NATO Exercise

Rajant’s Kinetic Mesh technology demonstrated reliable subterranean connectivity during NATO ARRC’s “Ex AVENGER TRIAD 25” exercise. It proves effectiveness in challenging underground environments for military applications.Source 2 This advances wireless solutions for extreme conditions.Source 2

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Cellular Router Market Report: Ericsson Leads Fragmented Sector

The 2025-2029 Cellular Router and Gateway Market report names Ericsson as leader, with Teltonika and Cisco in top tier. It analyzes a competitive landscape driving mobile connectivity innovations.Source 2 Growth is fueled by demand for robust gateways.Source 2

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Ford Eyes AI Data Centers, Signaling Grid Power Boom

Ford is positioning to power AI data centers, highlighting explosive energy demands pulling in automakers beyond traditional tech. This creates competition for grid capacity and transformers.Source 1 It underscores infrastructure shifts for AI scale.Source 1

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Waymo Robotaxis Block SF Streets Amid Power Outage

Waymo suspended services after its robotaxis blocked traffic during a San Francisco power outage, exposing autonomy challenges in real-world disruptions. The incident stresses needs for robust safety in unpredictable urban settings.Source 1 It highlights edge cases for self-driving tech.Source 1

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SoftBank Races to Meet OpenAI Funding Deadline

SoftBank scrambles to close a massive OpenAI investment before year-end, impacting AI ecosystem certainty for startups. This comes amid policy shifts challenging unified mobile rules.Source 1 It affects developer options and compliance.Source 1