This week, Meta shifted its focus away from VR, while Apple conceded to Google in the race for an AI-enhanced Siri.
To stay updated on these and the other seven major tech stories of the week, scroll down for our summaries of the key events.
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7. DJI fans in the US finally got some good news
Drone enthusiasts in the US have faced challenges recently, with the FCC banning the sale of new foreign-made drones and a proposal from the US Department of Commerce targeting all Chinese drone imports. Fortunately, a recent reversal has lifted this restriction, allowing previously approved drones like the DJI Mavic 3 Pro to be imported legally.
However, the FCC's ban on unapproved foreign drones means the future remains uncertain for US drone fans.
- Read the full story: DJI and other drone companies get a partial reprieve in the US – but the ban on new models still stands
6. Sophie Turner served Lara Croft
We got our first glimpse of Sophie Turner as filming begins for Amazon’s Tomb Raider TV show. The recreation of Lara Croft’s iconic look is impressive, indicating Amazon's commitment to this adaptation.
While this is just a still of Turner in costume, she embodies Lara Croft perfectly. If the same attention to detail is applied to the rest of the cast, including Jason Isaacs and Sigourney Weaver, fans could be in for a treat.
No release date has been announced yet, but a mid- to late-2026 launch seems plausible.
- Read more: Amazon reveals perfect first photo of Sophie Turner as Lara Croft
5. Spotify made people mad
Recently, Spotify Premium subscribers have been frustrated by AI-generated music recommendations in their playlists, prompting the platform to introduce labels for AI-generated tracks. Users have expressed concerns that this issue is worsening, with many believing Spotify is intentionally misleading them to save on artist payments.
Additionally, Spotify has raised subscription prices for US members across all tiers, marking the third price increase since 2023.
- Read more: AI music is flooding Spotify, and subscribers are furious
4. Meta gave up on VR
This week, Meta made headlines by cutting jobs in its Reality Labs division, closing several VR game studios, and halting updates for the popular VR fitness platform Supernatural. This shift raises concerns about the future support for Meta's VR headsets.
While Reality Labs has been struggling financially, this significant change may lead users to question Meta's commitment to VR technology.
- Read more: Meta just killed some of its best Quest 3 game studios
3. Gemini got an upgrade
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