Mark Zuckerberg, Recipient of Worlds First Rat Penis Transplant, Announces Meta Will Stop Fact CheckingBy Matt Husser | January 7, 2025 MENLO PARK, Calif. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, medical pioneer who received the worlds first experimental rat penis transplant, announced today that the social media juggernaut would stop fact checking, sources claimed.Its our duty to maintain the unfiltered free speech that sustains our democracy, and thats why Meta will no longer fact check on any of our social media platforms, said Zuckerberg, concealing his grotesque rat penis transplant scars and a row of engorged pig nipples underneath his trademark t-shirt and jeans. Its simply not our place to moderate important discussions happening on our platform, like this trending Facebook topic about how raw Sasquatch milk is the miracle cure for the Chinese ocular diarrhea outbreak being blown through the US by illegal immigrant wind farms.Facebook user Dr. Johann Sebastian Jovanovi; pioneer in the field of extraterrestrial psychobiology, first man to climb Mt. Everest on the Astral Plane, and Zuckerbergs personal physician; reinforced the importance of not suppressing the truth by fact checking.If our country is to survive, platforms like Facebook and Instagram must remain an unfiltered marketplace for ideasas well as black market animal parts, like the menagerie of exotic animal penises I have personally transplanted onto Mr. Zuckerberg, said Dr. Jovanovi, posting in the Medical Freedom Militia Facebook group. Unfortunately the deep state is working hard to stop the truth from spreading by freezing my crypto wallet. If any of you patriots could help with just $100 in TruthCoin, I could unlock my wallet and continue my vital work to find out what Dr. Faucis hiding in his underwater bioweapon lab.Former Meta fact checker Anthony Gutierrez was saddened to lose his job, but expressed quiet relief that he no longer had to verify the many strange but true claims about the Facebook founder across the social media platforms.For ten years I worked tirelessly to moderate content, but now its simply not my responsibility to verify if Mark Zuckerberg is sexually intimate with a haunted porcelain doll that bears a striking resemblance to himself, said Gutierrez. And so what if he regurgitates Soylent meal replacement shakes into piles of loose hay to craft a nest in the rafters of Meta headquarters for his nightly slumber? And frankly, what he does in his private Metaverse server Zuckys World with all those Teletubby avatars is his business.At press time, Zuckerberg had reportedly died after a longtime battle with werewolf gonorrhea.

Ok...This is now getting really ridiculous, we have never seen anything alike this before in the console gaming history.I'll stop on commenting now. I'll just wait and see what will happen now. I still finds this unbelievable since they're actively breaking NDAs."Switch 2" is a potentially $10b industry and literally every accessory makers are now leaking it!? Are they really risking their existences? Nintendo could easily ended their business forever and making those people debt riddled for the rest of their life, is it indeed worth?Also I finds this very difficult to stomach about how incredibly similar "Switch 2" (if it's real) and Switch looks. It doesn't matters if it's called "Switch 2", it still will confuse many because of its similarity.None of PSX, PS2, PS3, PS4 or PS5 looks anything alike apart of each other.Well I'll wait and see if I were right all time along or that I were dead wrong.Seriously, I can't wait until we sees it for real. This is easily my most anticipated gaming console ever since I began to play video-games in 1987 when NES came to my country.One last thing... Why is it only accessory makers who're "leaking" it now, and not one singe game developers this so far. This is really interesting!

Some Indian government websites continue to allow the planting of scammy links on their official domains months after TechCrunch reported the issue last year.TechCrunch found more than 90 gov.in website links associated with Indian government departments, including the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and India Post, as well as state governments and councils of Haryana and Maharashtra and others, were redirecting to sites linked to online betting and investment scams. Search engines like Google have indexed the scam links hosted on government sites, increasing the risk of regular internet users finding them.Several search results showing compromised Indian government websites hosting scam sites.In May, TechCrunch reported that around four dozen Indian government website links were redirecting to online betting platforms. Indias cyber agency, the Computer Emergency Response Team, known as CERT-In, escalated the matter at the time. However, it remained unclear whether the government had fixed the underlying flaw that the scammers were exploiting to plant their links.Deedy Das of Menlo Ventures, among others, posted on social media platform X this week about the issue resurfacing, indicating that the hacked pages are widespread.Security researcher Bob Diachenko told TechCrunch that the issue may have resurfaced due to a compromise in the websites content management system (CMS) or server configurations.If only the symptoms (e.g., malicious content) are removed without addressing the root cause (e.g., vulnerability or backdoor), attackers can reintroduce the issue, Diachenko said, adding, It is not a very challenging exercise but requires some downtime and efforts.Earlier this week, TechCrunch contacted CERT-In with a few affected links. The agency did not respond to the email, though the links started showing a page not found error at around the time of publication.

The most important week in tech innovation is here, and ZDNET is working both on the ground from Las Vegas and remotely to cover the best of the best at the world's biggest consumer electronics show:CES 2025.Also:CES 2025: The 12 most impressive products we've seen so farWhile CES is full of prototypes and far-out tech ideas that may not come to fruition just yet, it's also packed with tons of tech that have already hit the market or will within the year. Some of ZDNET's favorite tech (and our readers' most sought-after) are mobile accessories.Lucky for us, CES is already seeing some top brands like Anker, Satechi, ESR, Belkin, and others roll out brand new mobile accessories -- from MagSafe batteries to nifty camera add-ons and more. Here are a few of our favorite CES 2025 mobile accessories so far. Just be sure to follow along as more products are released throughout the week and we update this list with all our favorites. Belkin Stage PowerGrip Jada Jones/ZDNET Belkin's new PowerGrip is aMagSafe phone accessorythat incorporates bothMagSafe wirelessand wired charging, fun colors, and a nostalgic point-and-shoot design. It features a 10,000 mAh battery capacity, 7.5W magnetic wireless charging, USB-C output ports, a retractable USB-C charging cable, and an LED screen to show battery percentage. It comes in five colors -- powder blue, sandbox, fresh yellow, pepper, and lavender -- and attaches with MagSafe via amagnetic ringon iPhone 12 models or newer.The PowerGrip will be available in May for an undetermined price. Show more View now at Belkin ShiftCam SnapGrip/SnapGrip Pro Jada Jones/ZDNET Don't want to wait for Belkin's newest MagSafe camera accessory? ShiftCam has a similar option that's already available to consumers. The SnapGrip and SnapGrip Pro offer top features like a stand configuration, MagSafe wireless charging, and a stabilizer and grip combo, too.Also: The best CES 2025 products you can buy right nowThe base model retails for $69 and features 5W Qi standard wireless charging and has a battery capacity of 3200 mAh, and a smaller power bank. The SnapGrip Pro retails for $89 and offers 15W Qi2 fast wireless charging as well as 5000 mAh of battery capacity. You also get a larger power bank and more output options. Both models are available in midnight or stone and can be configured to work with Android devices as well as iPhones.ZDNET's Sabrina Ortiz said the ShiftCam SnapGrip had a super strong magnetic grip, which made it easy to orient her phone vertically and still use the grip with ease.The major difference between these and Belkin's latest announcement? ShiftCam's grips are already available for purchase (the Belkin PowerGrip is still a prototype and won't be available until May 2025). However, Belkin's grip will have more color options (five) upon release, sport a larger battery capacity (10,000 mAh), and include a built-in USB-C cord. We'll provide more insights on both devices once Belkin's PowerGrip becomes available to us. Show more View now at ShiftCam Satechi OntheGo Power Bank and Stand (5K, 10K) Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Satechi's OntheGo Power Banks (5K and 10K) deliver 15W fast wireless charging to a plethora of devices, including the latest iPhone 16 and AirPods models. And if you're an Android user, they are supported through a USB-C cable connection or wirelessly with a compatiblemagnetic sticker or case accessory.These banks offer simultaneous charging for up to two devices through a magnetic connection for Qi-, Qi2-, and MagSafe-enabled devices or via the USB-C port for wired charging. According to Satechi, heat dissipation ensures your devices stay cool during charging, and pass-through charging capability allows users to keep their devices powered while docked, which is perfect for streaming, scrolling, video calling, and more.Like Satechi's other accessories, OntheGo Power Banks feature premium vegan leather, a slim design, an LED indicator light, and more. The built-in stand configuration is adjustable up to 120 degrees in portrait or landscape mode.ZDNET's Sabrina Ortiz was impressed by how slim these packs were on the back of her phone when she saw them in person this week. Satechi's OntheGo collection of travel charging solutions will be available atSatechi.comstarting sometime between April and June (Q2) of 2025 with prices ranging from $70-100. Show more View now at Satechi Sandisk Creator Phone SSD Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET High-resolution videos result in big file sizes, and you may struggle to find room for them if you have a ton of personal photos or apps on your phone. Sandisk's solution: the Creator Phone SSD.The Creator Phone SSD is a portable SSD that can directly save 4K-resolution, 60FPS Apple ProRes videos shot on aniPhone 16 Pro. The unit is durable too, sporting a tough silicone shell capable of surviving drops of up to three meters (about 10 feet) and a resistance rating of IP65. Plus, the drive isn't compatible only with iOS devices; according to the company, it also works with Windows 11, Android 15, and MacOS Sonoma.Sandisk expects the new SSD to be available by Spring 2025, with pricesstarting at $110. If you can't wait that long, the company has less portable alternatives, like theCreator Pro Portable SSD. Show more View now at Sandisk Torras PolarCircle Wireless Charger Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The Torras PolarCircle is a wireless charger designed to ditch the heat. It uses advanced TEC semiconductor cooling to maintain optimal charging temperatures, prevent overheating, and ensure efficient charging. It's also Qi2 certified and provides 15W wireless fast charging that maintains peak performance thanks to the devices' cooling capabilities.Plus, it's also a 360-degree rotating stand, so you can charge and view at the same time -- all hands-free. The Torras PolarCircle (recently released ahead of CES) is available on Amazon now for $43 (save $17). Show more View now at Amazon ShiftCam Planck Portable SSD Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET ShiftCam also unveiled the Planck Portable SSD, a storage tool designed for content creators that the company calls "the smallest SSD ever made." Weighing only 10 grams, the ShiftCam Planck is smaller than a credit card and achieves read and write speeds of up to 1050 MB/s. The Planck is great for 4K/120 ProRes recording from devices like the iPhone, ensuring that creators can capture, store, and transfer content easily. Of course, it's drop-proof, IP65 water-resistant, and features USB-C for connectivity.The Planck will come in 1TB and 2TB models and will launch on Kickstarter at the start of February for $125 for the 1TB version and $199 for the 2TB. It will become widely available to consumersin the Spring 2025 for $189 for the 1TB and $299 for the 2TB. Show more View now at ShiftCam Swippitt Kerry Wan/ZDNET The Swippitt, unveiled atCES, resembles a tissue box, except that when you insert your phone into the opening, it comes out in two seconds with a fresh battery. Here's how it works.To use the device, a user needs the Hub as well as the case, which Swippitt refers to as the Link. On the case's back is a battery, which -- when inserted into the Hub -- gets swapped out for another fully charged 3,500 mAh battery, ready to give you the juice you need for the day. Meanwhile, the depleted battery starts getting charged. The Swippitt will work with any phone as long as it has the proper Link case.The Swippitt Hub retails for $450 and each case is priced at $120. You canpre-orderthe device now on the Swippitt website and get 30% off all products, plus an additional CES promotion that takes $100 off the price of the Hub. That still places you at over $350 for a Hub and one case. Show more View now at Swippitt Anker 140W Wall Charger Maria Diaz/ZDNET The new Anker Charger 140W is a four-port wall charger -- three USB-C ports and one USB-A -- with cables that hang vertically to prevent the charger from falling out of the outlet. According to the brand, this is the first Anker charger with a window display that showcases each port's power output and gauges the remaining power in real time.To avoid overheating, the charger displays real-time temperature data on the display and uses AI temperature control. The wall charger, which usesGaN technology, retails for $90. Show more View now at Anker Otterbox Phone Cases Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET No mobile accessories list is complete without phone cases, and Otterbox launched several new styles this CES. Outfit your phone with newly released designs, including patterns, prints, and solid color options. Many of Otterbox's case options can be coupled with matching accessories from the brand, like phone wallets, watch bands, and beyond. Show more View now at Otterbox What is CES? CES stands for Consumer Electronics Show, an annual event held every January in Las Vegas. It's a tradeshow where tech brands, industry professionals, and more come together to share the latest and greatest technologies, the most innovative ideas, and more. This year, ZDNET has an extensive team on-the-ground covering all things CES. Show more When is CES? CES 2025 will occur in Las Vegas January 7-10, though lots of information on new products has already been announced ahead of the show's official kickoff. Show more CES 2025

ZDNET's key takeaways The OnePlus 13 is a snappy, nearly no-compromise phone that starts at $899. A Snapdragon 8 Elite, paired with a 6,000mAh battery and 80W fast charging, is a recipe for endurance success. IP69 is almost excessive, but you'll appreciate it when least expected. more buying choices It's not often that I review a smartphone in the first few weeks of January and feel confident in calling it a "Phone of the Year" contender. But the OnePlus 13 is almost as good as it gets. Whether Samsung launches an Ultra phone with a 300-megapixel camera at Unpacked later this month, or Apple releases a thinner iPhone in the fall, the OnePlus 13 will likely still be on my mind when the year-end nominations are due.Also: World's first 500W charger unveiled at CES 2025 - for all you super power usersThere's a lot going for the latest flagship phone, from the more secure (and reliable) ultrasonic fingerprint sensor to the IP69 rating to the 6,000mAh Silicon NanoStack battery. It's also one of the first phones in North America to feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which promises improvements to performance, efficiency, and AI workloads.Over the past few weeks, I've been testing the OnePlus 13 alongside my iPhone 16 Pro Max to see exactly how the new Android stacks up against one of the best phones from 2024. In a few ways, the OnePlus 13 falls short. In many ways, it puts the iPhone to shame. details View at OnePlus When I first unboxed the OnePlus 13 and held it in hand, my reaction was audible. Allow me to geek out here: The slightly curved glass, slimness of the phone, and overall appearance made my four-month-old iPhone look and feel outdated. It's as if OnePlus made the iPhone 17 Air before Apple did.However, what sells the OnePlus 13 design for me is the new Midnight Ocean colorway, which flaunts a vegan-leather backing that makes the phone visually distinctive and more comfortable to hold than its glass-only predecessors. The texture isn't as rough and grippy as actual leather though, so I'd be interested in seeing how it ages over the year. Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf you were hoping the first major Android phone of 2025 would feature Qi2 wireless charging, I have good news and bad news. While the OnePlus 13 doesn't have an in-body Qi2 charging coil, meaning MagSafe (and similar) accessories won't attach directly to the back of the device, OnePlus has embedded magnetic guides within its protective covers, enabling users to take advantage of the accessories so long as the OnePlus 13 is encased. It's a burdenless workaround, but one that hopefully won't be necessary with the next model.For years, one aspect that's held OnePlus phones back is the water and dust resistance rating or lack thereof. With the OnePlus 13, the company is finally taking a stronger stance on the endurance standard, certifying the phone with an IP69 rating. It's a step above the IP68 ratings we commonly see on competing devices, and allows the OnePlus 13 to withstand high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, and humidity changes.Also: One of the most innovative Android phones I've tested isn't made by Samsung or GoogleIn practice, this means the OnePlus 13 can function properly even if you leave it in your washer and dryer, dishwasher, or a pot of boiling soup. The IP69 rating feels very much like a flex, but it's a benefit that users will appreciate when they least expect it. Kerry Wan/ZDNETPowering the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chip that, from my weeks of usage, has some noticeable strengths and weaknesses. For day-to-day usage, such as bouncing between productivity apps, definitely not scrolling through TikTok, and taking photos and videos, the processor handles tasks gracefully. It helps that OxygenOS 15, based on the latest version of Android, has some of the smoothest animations I've seen on a phone.Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025But once you fire up graphics-intensive applications like Adobe Premiere Rush and Honkai Star Rail, you'll notice some stuttering as the higher heat development leads to throttling performance. This isn't a dealbreaker, per se, as the nerfs are only apparent when you're using the device for a prolonged time.I've actually been using the OnePlus 13 quite liberally, as the 6,000mAh Silicon NanoStack battery has kept my review unit running for at least a day and a half per charge. That's unseen with any other mainstream phone in the US market, and I fully expect more manufacturers to adopt silicon batteries for their greater energy density. If not that, copy the 80W fast charging or 50W wireless charging; they're quite the revelation. Kerry Wan/ZDNETOn the camera front, the OnePlus 13, with its triple camera setup (50MP wide, ultrawide, and telephoto), has been a reliable shooter throughout most of my days. While the Sony LYT-808 sensor isn't on par with the one-inch sensors I've tested on international phones, it does an excellent job of capturing details and finishing the output vividly. If you're a fan of sharp, bright, and slightly oversaturated imagery (read: more colorful than how the actual subject appears), then the OnePlus 13 will serve you well.Also: 5 hidden Android features that can simplify your lifeWhere the camera sensors fall short is in post-processing and AI-tuning features. For example, the phone leans heavily on computational photography to contextualize details when taking far-distance shots. This sometimes leads to images with an artificial, over-smoothening filter. But when the backend software works, it's able to reproduce details that you probably didn't think you'd capture in the first place.ZDNET's buying adviceFor a starting price of $899, the OnePlus 13 delivers some seriously good value -- possibly the best of all the major flagship phones I've tested lately. The company has improved the device in almost every way, from the design to the performance to its accessory ecosystem.I just wish OnePlus offered more extensive software support, as the OnePlus 13 will only receive four years of Android OS updates and six years of security updates. Samsung, Google, and Apple offer at least seven years of OS support.If you're interested in the OnePlus 13, the best deal I'm currently seeing is on the OnePlus website, as the company is offering a free OnePlus Watch 2 (valued at $299), a free storage upgrade (valued at $100), and at least $100 off when you trade in any phone in any condition.Featured reviews

It's not Flat Stanley stretchable yet, but the Samsung Display concept does open up some creative use cases for ambitious manufacturers.

In a strange move, another design from the end of Armored Core VI that most players havent seen is getting a Robot Damashii toy.The design is based on the Steel Haze Ortus, which Rusty piloted in the penultimate missions of Armored Core VI.Its also a beautiful design. Longtime Gundam mecha designer Takayuki Yanase crafted this sleek and complex mecha, which perfectly suits Rustys high-speed combat style. Yanase also started out his career at FromSoftware, so it was nice to see him return to do designs for them again.However, like the SOL 644 and HAL 826 toy releases, which were also both bosses from the end of the game, the Ortus is something that most players wont have seen.This is because, according to the achievements for Armored Core VI, only about 30% of players reached the end of the game.To be honest, this is a weird strategy from Bandai Spirits and not overly consistent with other mecha properties they handle.The upcoming Robot Damashii Steel Haze Ortus toy from 'Armored Core VI'.Bandai Spirits, From SoftwareMORE FOR YOUNormally, toys of the title mecha from the show are made for general release, with the later designs ending up as Premium Bandai items.This is typical for Gundam, Macross, and pretty much everything else Bandai Spirits handles, so changing that is definitely odd.To give some real-world context to this, both of the previous Armored Core VI Robot Damashii releases are still widely available across Tokyo. This is also normally a bad sign, as popular designs sell out almost straight away. The fact these havent is because most people probably dont know or recognize what they are.That said, I did pick up the Robot Damashii HAL 826 toy, and it is magnificent. The sculpt and detailing are some of the best Ive seen in a long while. Despite not being a Metal Robot Damashii release, the joints also use many diecast parts.Similarly, this new Ortus toy looks amazing, and I will definitely buy one when it goes on sale in Japan this July. Priced at 19,800 yen (or around $125) its also the most expensive release to date for the Armored Core VI Robot Damashii toys.Armored Core VI is available to play on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Feel free to check out my review as well.Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.

Less than a month after iOS 18.2 delivered a huge swathe of new Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 16 series handsets plus the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, a much smaller update has arrived. There are no new features and no security fixes but the bug fixes included are likely to serve all the iPhones compatible with the latest iOS 18 software.Apple iPhone 16.Getty ImagesNote that Ill be updating this post over the coming days and will make a final assessment on Tuesday, Jan. 14.Who Is It For And How Do You Get It?Apple iOS 18.2.1 is compatible with all iPhones that can run iOS 18. This means all iPhones from the iPhone XS onwards, including the second- and third-generation iPhone SE models.What Its AboutBug fixes are the key to this update and while there havent been overwhelming issues introduced in iOS 18.2, there were plenty of little quirks experienced by smaller numbers of users. Which ones have been addressed here, well, we just dont know.Apple iOS 18.2.1 SecurityTheres almost certainly no need to install this update just for security purposes, which makes a change. Apple has not pointed to any security fixes at all and instead says that it recommends it for all users because of the important bug fixes it includes.MORE FOR YOUInitial ReactionsSo far, theres been a mixed response. Users who were suffering from visual lags when opening or closing apps, for instance, say it hasnt gone away. One iPhone owner said that things are getting worse not better citing Bluetooth problems with auto-connections not happening. Another said that the RCS update which lets messages from Android users look better, say, isnt working consistently (though this may be a carrier rather than an iPhone issue).Apple iOS 18.2.1 Initial Verdict: UpdateDespite the various issues some users have found, theres a pattern which suggests that these are not new problems, rather ones from before that havent yet been fixed. As such, though there are certainly areas for concern, as no new big issues seem to have been introduced, updating seems the best advice. It may be that exactly which bugs have been squished will become evident in the next few days.

Why it matters: It has long been speculated that Valve intends to expand the reach of its SteamOS Linux distribution beyond the Steam Deck, with Lenovo's upcoming Legion Go model potentially playing a significant role in those plans. Following Lenovo's announcements at CES, a clearer timeline for the general availability of SteamOS is now materializing, hinting at significant ramifications for the future of handheld gaming PCs. Starting in May, customers will be able to purchase Lenovo's newly announced Legion Go S handheld gaming PC with Valve's SteamOS operating system as an alternative to Windows. However, Valve has confirmed that it plans to release a SteamOS beta for other handhelds even earlier, likely in April.While the Steam Deck's hardware may be slower than competing devices from Lenovo, Asus, MSI, and GPD in terms of raw performance, its operating system is arguably its greatest asset. Unlike Windows, which can feel cumbersome on small screens, SteamOS is designed specifically for controller-based interfaces and includes optimizations to improve performance.Valve plans to allow owners of other handhelds to download and test SteamOS sometime between March and May, before the Legion Go S begins shipping with it pre-installed. The download will feature the same software image used for the Steam Deck, ensuring users receive the same patches and pre-compiled shaders that Valve regularly releases for its flagship handheld.Although other devices will have access to SteamOS before the Legion Go S launches, Lenovo's reduced pricing could make the handheld particularly attractive. The Windows 11 version of the Legion Go S will be available later this month starting at $729, with additional configurations arriving in May starting at $599. However, the Linux-based SteamOS edition will start at just $499, likely due to the lack of a Windows license.So far, Valve has not disclosed plans for other manufacturers to pre-install SteamOS on their devices, but such a development seems inevitable. If more manufacturers begin offering SteamOS configurations at lower prices for handhelds or other gaming PC form factors, it could pose a serious challenge to Windows in this market.Lenovo has positioned the Legion Go S as a smaller, more affordable variant of the handheld it released in 2023. This new model forgoes the detachable Switch-style controllers and makes minor concessions in display size, resolution, refresh rate, and performance. It features the Ryzen Z2 Go processor, which is likely based on AMD's mature Rembrandt architecture, with 12 RDNA 2 graphics cores.For those seeking a higher-end option, the standard form factor will return later this year with the Lenovo Legion Go 2, featuring an OLED screen, 32GB of 7500MHz LPDDR5X RAM, and a Zen 5-based Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU with 16 RDNA 3.5 cores. // Related Stories

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Delta Air Lines has kicked off its centennial year with a bunch of attention-grabbing announcements at CES 2025.CEO Ed Bastian hit the stage in Las Vegas on Tuesday night to reveal plans for more premium offerings and personalized services aimed at enhancing the passenger experience.Recommended VideosFor starters, Delta Air Lines is launching an AI-powered assistant called Delta Concierge for its Fly Delta app, designed to give customers more control and confidence navigating their travel experience.Please enable Javascript to view this contentLike other AI-powered chatbots, youll be able to engage Delta Concierge using natural language text or voice input. You can even ask it to book a flight, just using your voice. In real-time, the tool will eventually have the ability to anticipate customers needs, provide contextualized guidance, and take actions on customers behalf. For example, itll let you know if your passport needs renewing, or if there any special entry requirements for an overseas trip that youre taking. Youll also gets tips on what to pack, according to the weather at your destination.The airline revealed a partnership with Uber, too, for deeper integration into its broader service, ensuring an Uber car is waiting for you when you walk out of the terminal building. And extra Sky Miles will be awarded via your Uber trips.Delta is also launching a first-of-its-kind, cloud-based in-flight entertainment system, with YouTube joining the Delta Sync experience to bring passengers fresh, ad-free content.Notably, beginning with select new aircraft deliveries in 2026, passengers will get to enjoy the next-gen Delta Sync experience, including 4K HDR QLED seatback displays. United Airlines made a similar announcement last year. With lousy seatback displays the bane of many a flight passenger, Deltas 4K QLED screens cant come soon enough. And the streaming experience will be powered up by a 96-terabyte storage system more than fifty times the average Delta inflight entertainment system capacity.Bluetooth capabilities are also coming to all cabins for easy pairing of wireless devices.Bastian also offered an update on its partnership with Joby, a leader in the field of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Delta Concierge will connect with Jobys promised air taxi service for hops to and from Deltas New York (LGA and JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX) hubs in the coming years, pending sign-off from federal and local authorities, Delta said.