Amazon is offering the best deal yet on the Apple Watch Ultra 2, with a $69 discount. They are also offering a new all-time low price on the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning port at $169. There are also discounted prices on official Apple Magic accessories for Mac. Additionally, there are Black Friday sales on Roborock robotic vacuums and Aqara smart home accessories.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has stated that he wants his successor to come from within the company. While he couldn’t provide a specific name, Cook mentioned that he is grooming “several people” for the board to eventually choose from. Cook, who has no immediate plans to step down, also discussed Apple’s detailed succession plans in case of unforeseen circumstances. Under Cook’s leadership, Apple has experienced significant growth and success, with analysts predicting that the company may reach a $4 trillion market cap by 2025.

Google is facing backlash for its ad policies on YouTube, but the reality is that ads are necessary to sustain the platform. Users have the option to pay a monthly fee to avoid ads, but blocking them entirely angers Google. While it may seem unfair, Google can do what it wants with YouTube. The only solution for users who despise ads is to stop using the platform altogether. However, this is unlikely to happen in large numbers, so Google retains its power over users.

Device skin company Dbrand is suing rival Casetify for allegedly copying its Teardown device skins and cases. Dbrand claims that Casetify reused the same image of device internals across different phone models, thus not accurately representing each device. Dbrand also accuses Casetify of attempting to hide the copying by rearranging parts of the designs. Dbrand is seeking eight figures in damages and has launched a federal lawsuit in Canadian courts. Casetify’s Inside Out phone cases are currently viewable on its website.

The 512GB Lavender variant of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is currently on sale for $999.99, offering a $380 discount. This deal is even better than the savings during Black Friday. Other Samsung smartphones are also discounted, including the Galaxy S23 Plus, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy S23 FE, and Galaxy A54 5G. It’s worth noting that colorway price disparities may not last long, so take advantage of the deal while it’s available.

OnePlus is offering referral codes to customers who have already purchased the OnePlus Open foldable phone. The codes can be shared with up to five friends, who will receive a $100 discount on the $1,699 phone. The person who shares the code will receive a $100 coupon for any OnePlus product. The referral codes are only valid for OnePlus Open purchases and are automatically sent to eligible customers. OnePlus is also offering a guaranteed $200 off the phone, as well as trade-in bonuses.

Sam Altman has been reinstated as CEO of OpenAI, but not as a member of the board. The company has formed a new initial board, including Bret Taylor, Larry Summers, and Adam D’Angelo. An independent investigation into Altman’s conduct and the board’s decision to fire him will also take place. The future governance structure of OpenAI is still up for discussion, with investors seeking a board financially aligned with shareholders. Altman’s return has been supported by Microsoft and most employees.

Google has confirmed that the display bumps on the Pixel 8 Pro have no impact on its performance or durability. The bumps are caused by internal components and are visible when the screen is off and under specific lighting conditions. While it is not a serious issue at the moment, Google appreciates users flagging the problem to ensure it does not become a bigger concern in the future.

Elon Musk announced that X (formerly Twitter) will start displaying headlines again in preview cards with URLs, after removing them last month. In an upcoming update, the title will be overlaid on the upper portion of the image of a URL card. Musk did not provide a specific timeline or example of the new card layout. This change may benefit publications that rely on standard formats, but its effectiveness will depend on the design of the new card.

Rumors suggest that iOS 18 may undergo a refreshing redesign, possibly influenced by the unique visual aesthetics of Vision OS. While Apple’s systems share visual similarities, Vision OS, designed for spatial computing, stands out. It is speculated that iOS may adopt elements from Vision OS to create a more visually appealing experience.