The Feed December 17th

Merge 104.8  |  17 December 2025

Reports suggest that Apple’s iPhone Air is selling significantly worse than the iPhone 17 lineup. Several tech outlets say the model has fallen short of expectations and is lagging behind other iPhones, with some describing its early market performance as a disappointment or even a “flop.”

 

The messageboard Reddit has filed a lawsuit in Australia’s highest court challenging the country’s social media ban for children, arguing that it infringes on free speech. The company claims the ban should be ruled invalid because it interferes with the constitutional right to implied freedom of political communication.

 

Studies show that working before 10 a.m. goes against our natural sleep rhythms. For most adults, the brain simply isn’t fully awake that early, which can result in poor focus, slower response times, more stress, and even burnout. So if you feel groggy or irritable before 10, it’s not in your head—your body isn’t meant to perform at its peak yet.