Tech Report: Coca-Cola’s new AI ad reveals glitches, T-Mobile expands free 911 texting

T-Mobile is opening its Starlink-powered emergency texting service to all carriers.

(LILAMAX) – T-Mobile is opening its Starlink-powered emergency texting service to all carriers — including AT&T and Verizon — allowing anyone with a compatible phone to text 911 via satellite for free. The service will help people in areas without cell signals, such as rural regions, mountains, or deserts. Customers can register through the T-Mobile website or if their device supports T-Satellite.

Netflix announced its ad-supported tier has surpassed 190 million monthly active viewers as of October. The $7.99-per-month plan, now three years old, tracks viewers who watch at least one minute of ads per month, multiplied by Netflix’s estimate of average viewers per household.

In tech legal news, Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement in their years-long dispute over alleged app-store monopolies. The deal — pending court approval — includes reforms to reduce Google’s control over Android and Google Play distribution.

Meanwhile, Coca-Cola’s new AI-generated holiday ad is drawing attention for its imperfections. Viewers spotted several digital inconsistencies and visual glitches in scenes featuring the brand’s iconic holiday trucks. The creative studio behind the ad said Coca-Cola is “pioneering AI rather than waiting for it to be 100% ready.”