Merge 104.8 | 14 April 2026
McDonald’s in China wants you to exercise while eating inside its restaurants. You can now cycle while enjoying their burgers. The restaurants have installed smart stationary bike tables that allow you to pedal during your meal and even generate electricity to charge your phone. It’s an eco-friendly setup that uses recycled materials and turns eating fast food into a fun mini workout.
Apple is reportedly planning to use Samsung-manufactured image sensors in the iPhone 18 Pro models for the first time. Samsung is producing the sensors partly to help Apple avoid steep semiconductor tariffs on overseas imports. Samsung’s sensors offer better low-light performance, faster readout speeds, and higher dynamic range.
Facebook has launched a new program to put the focus back on creators. It’s called Creator Fast Track and offers guaranteed funding and increased reach for Reels. The three-month support initiative is designed to make it easier to grow, addressing concerns around starting from scratch and building a community.