What will ultimately happen to TikTok remains unclear. President Trump wants to strike a \u201cdeal\u201d that will allow the company to remain operational in the US, including arrangements that would give the US government a stake in the company.<\/p>\n
You know who\u2019s probably furious? Every other social media company.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Mat Smith<\/p>\n
Get this delivered direct to your inbox.<\/em> Subscribe right here!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The biggest tech stories you missed<\/strong><\/p>\n Avowed review: Elder Scrolls? I don\u2019t know her<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Gemini Advanced can now recall your past conversations to inform its responses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n The OnePlus Open 2 isn’t happening this year<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n In a tweet on Thursday, CEO Tim Cook told Apple aficionados to \u201cget ready to meet the newest member of the family. \u201dWhat that product is remains a slight mystery, though we won\u2019t have to wait too long to find out. The reveal will take place on Wednesday, February 19.<\/p>\n While we\u2019ve focused on a next-gen iPhone SE, Cook\u2019s tweet also featured an animated image of a shimmering Apple logo on what appears to be the outline of an AirTag. There have been rumors for a while that Apple would introduce a second-gen tracker sometime this year.<\/p>\n Also: AirTags have changed my life. Or at least stopped me getting locked out of my apartment multiple times in the last few years. It\u2019ll be intriguing to see what else a tracker can offer. Please don\u2019t make it AI.<\/p>\n Continue reading.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The tech love story of 2025 is over. Honda and Nissan have ended merger plans. If they\u2019d gone through with it and also brought Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi on board, the new entity would\u2019ve had a net worth of around $50 billion.<\/p>\n The Financial Times <\/em>reported in early February that Honda presented a new company structure that would make Nissan its subsidiary as a \u201ctake it or leave it\u201d offer. Nissan decided to leave it.<\/p>\n Continue reading.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Thanks to all the early question-askers (hit me up on askmat(at)engadget.com), including a timely question in the face of new Apple hardware. From Matt Ali: What\u2019s the cheapest way to get an iPad? And which one should I get in early 2025?<\/p>\n Instead of doing my own research or asking unhinged AI chatbots, I tapped our iPad expert (and reviewer), Nathan Ingraham<\/a>, for an answer:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n \u201cApple hardware is known for being expensive, but the company has a store packed with high-quality refurbished products that can save you some serious cash. I\u2019ve bought many devices there over the years and have never had a problem \u2014 everything is in like-new condition and has the same warranty as a brand-new product.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n At the time of writing, there are a few good options in <\/em>Apple\u2019s refurbished store<\/em><\/a> if you want an iPad nearly as capable as the newest models but want to save some cash. If you want the largest screen possible, you can grab a <\/em>sixth-generation, 12.9-inch iPad Pro<\/em><\/a> with an M2 chip and 256GB of storage for $979. Considering the latest 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1299, this merits consideration \u2014 especially if you\u2019re an artist who wants a large canvas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\nApple will introduce its \u2018newest member of the family\u2019 next week<\/a><\/h2>\n
On February 19, maybe a new iPhone SE and a 2nd-gen AirTag.<\/h3>\n
\nHonda and Nissan have ended their merger plans<\/a><\/h2>\n
No Honsan. No Ninda.<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
\nAsk Engadget: Where is the best place to buy a cheap iPad?<\/h2>\n
Ask Mat Anything. <\/h3>\n
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