Morning Brief
- Pebble Founder Launches Index 01 Smart Ring
- Cyberpunk 2077 5th-Anniversary Limited-Edition XR Glasses Released
- CowTransfer Pauses Shutdown, Begins Negotiations With 123 Cloud Storage
- Nothing Releases Phone (3a) Community Edition
- EU Opens New Antitrust Probe Into Google
- Rumors Worth a Glance
Pebble Founder Launches Index 01 Smart Ring
Following the revival of several Pebble smartwatches, Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky has announced a new device: the Index 01 smart ring, priced at USD 75. The core features of Index 01 are AI-powered note-taking and audio recording. Its speech-to-text capability relies on an open-source AI model running inside the Pebble mobile app, and recording requires the user to hold down the button on the ring throughout the process. Index 01 supports basic water resistance up to 1 meter, though the company advises against wearing it while swimming. Positioned purely as a wearable note-taking tool, the ring does not include any health or fitness-tracking features. All notes saved via the ring are stored locally on the user’s mobile device.
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Cyberpunk 2077 5th-Anniversary Limited-Edition XR Glasses Released
On December 9, CD PROJEKT RED announced a collaboration with VITURE to launch the VITURE × Cyberpunk 2077 5th-Anniversary Collector’s Edition XR Glasses. Based on the VITURE Luma Pro, this limited edition features a redesigned translucent body, dynamic cyber-themed light strips along the sides, and a printed Kiroshi Optics logo from the game.
The glasses are limited to 10,000 units worldwide (numbered CP0000–CP9999). They are equipped with Sony MicroOLED displays and VITURE’s custom optical engine, capable of projecting an image equivalent to a 152-inch screen. They support a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,500-nit peak brightness, and can use AI algorithms to convert standard 2D content into 3D visuals with spatial depth in real time.
The VITURE × Cyberpunk 2077 5th-Anniversary Collector’s Edition XR Glasses went on sale globally on December 10, priced at USD 549. Source
CowTransfer Pauses Shutdown, Begins Negotiations With 123 Cloud Storage
On December 9, CowTransfer released an update stating that—after receiving a large amount of user feedback following its shutdown announcement—it has decided to delay the closure and is now entering strategic partnership negotiations with 123 Cloud Storage. During these discussions, all CowTransfer services will continue operating normally, with no impact on user data or experience.
Founded in 2016, CowTransfer is known for secure and stable large-file transfer and cloud storage. Last month, the team had announced that service would officially end on December 8. They now state that further updates will be shared as negotiations progress. Source
Nothing Releases Phone (3a) Community Edition
On December 9, Nothing announced the Phone (3a) Community Edition. This version introduces a new color scheme and a frosted-glass back panel, and the accompanying wallpapers and system interactions differ slightly from the original model. A total of 1,000 units will be available starting December 12 through the official Nothing website, with pricing unchanged from the standard edition. Interested users can register on the website for a chance to purchase.
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EU Opens New Antitrust Probe Into Google
On December 9, the European Commission announced a new antitrust investigation into Google. The probe will assess whether Google violated competition rules while using online publishers’ and YouTube creators’ content to train its AI systems. The EU stated that the investigation will focus on whether Google imposed unequal or unreasonable terms on publishers and creators, granting itself privileged access to their content and thereby disadvantaging rival AI model developers. Source
Rumors Worth a Glance
- According to a Google blog post related to The Android Show: XR Edition, the company’s first AI-powered smart glasses are expected to launch in 2026. The product is being co-developed by Google, Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker. Google also revealed improved Android XR support for both wired smart glasses and models with display-enabled lenses. Source
- ADWEEK reports that Google has notified select advertising clients that it plans to introduce ad placements within Gemini, with rollout expected in 2026. Specific formats, pricing, and testing details remain undisclosed. Source
- The NanoKVM switch produced by Shenzhen Sipeed Technology (Sipeed) was found to contain several major security vulnerabilities, including preset passwords with open SSH access, a Web UI lacking proper security protections, and hardcoded encryption keys identical across all devices. Additionally, the device inexplicably includes a small built-in microphone of unknown purpose. Although the manufacturer has now patched the reported vulnerabilities after multiple communications, users still need to manually remove the microphone themselves. Source
- Some players who preordered Resident Evil 9: Requiem on PlayStation discovered that Sony had mistakenly uploaded a game cover featuring popular series character Leon S. Kennedy. Capcom has so far avoided confirming whether Leon will appear in the new title, despite previous leaks showing character figurines and achievement icons featuring him. Source
- U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his social platform Truth Social stating that NVIDIA is now permitted to sell its second-tier H200 processors to China. The U.S. Department of Commerce later clarified that a 25% tariff will be imposed on such sales. Source
