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The data centers used for work on artificial intelligence can cost tens of billions to build. Tech giants are finding ways to avoid being on the hook for some of those costs.

It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.

The Recap is a short video that offers a personalized look at highlights from Snaps, Stories, and Chats, showing how users connected and expressed themselves throughout the year.

First Voyage has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round from a16z speed run, SignalFire, True Global, and other investors.

After successfully lobbying the Trump administration to approve the sales of its H200 chips to China, Nvidia is now thinking of adding capacity to produce more of the chips.

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is back down to its $9.99 Black Friday price with a coupon code. Grab it before the deal disappears.

Lightspeed Venture Partners, a Silicon Valley venture firm, has amassed more than $9 billion to invest in artificial intelligence. That is its biggest haul.

The world’s top chipmaker wants open source AI to succeed—perhaps because closed models increasingly run on its rivals’ silicon.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $124.99 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price at Amazon.

Find the best Pokémon deal at Amazon. The Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is on sale for $69.81 at Amazon.

The DJI Power 2000 is on sale at Amazon for $699, down from the list price of $1,299. That's a 46% discount.

As of Dec. 15, the Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece is on sale at Amazon for $31.99 for a limited time. This is 36% off its list price of $49.99.

Mirelo, a German startup that is building AI to add synced sound effects to videos, has raised a $41 million seed round led by Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.

Thea Energy says that its planar-coil fusion power plant could be cheaper and easier to build thanks to AI-powered control software.

As of Dec. 15, the Echo Spot has returned to its lowest price yet of $44.99 at Amazon. This is 44% off its list price of $79.99.

Apple TV announced that "Pluribus" is its most watched series, reportedly surpassing popular shows like "Severance" and "Ted Lasso."

The autonomous vehicle industry is heating up thanks to advances in AI. But can those same innovations help startups like HyprLabs build safe tech?

Despite advancements in laptops, desktop computers still have a place. These are the WIRED-tested options you should consider.

A fully driverless Tesla Robotaxi was spotted riding around in Austin, Texas.

Baseball teams can now analyze complete swing mechanics in normal training environments using Theia's markerless AI system that processes standard high-speed footage.

Interstellar Arc is an immersive sci-fi experience that uses recent advances in headset tech to break new ground in virtual reality. And it all happens inside an empty-looking room in Las Vegas.

As of Dec. 15, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Enhanced Booster Box is now $29.99 cheaper than the standard booster box on TCGplayer vs. Amazon.

Hollywood is paying tribute to director Rob Reiner after he and his wife Michele were found dead at their home in LA on Sunday.

As of Dec. 15, Pokémon TCG Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection is now market value at Amazon when compared to TCGplayer

By combining color images from the ground with X-rays taken from space, scientists gain new insight into interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS.

As of Dec. 15, Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is now market value at Amazon when compared to TCGplayer.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

As of Dec. 15, the lunar blue Bose Ultra Open-Ear Earbuds are discounted to $189 at Best Buy as part of its Deal of the Day. This is $110 off their list price of $299.

Find the best Kindle Scribe deal at Amazon. Save 33% on the Kindle Scribe at Amazon.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Answers to each clue for the December 15, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

If a major disaster like Fukushima or Chernobyl ever happens again, the world would know almost straight away, thanks to an array of government and DIY radiation-monitoring programs running globally.

Sellful’s ERP Agency Plan lifetime subscription is $349.97 (reg. $1,497) through Dec. 21.

These earbuds were made for bedtime, and now you can get the SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking True Wireless Earbuds for Sleeping for just $19.97 (reg. $34.99) through Jan. 11.

Get the best deal on headphones. Save 35% on the Beats Solo 4 at Amazon.

Find the best Dyson deal at Amazon. Save 31% on the Dyson Airstrait at Amazon.

Get the best Kindle deal at Amazon. Save 16% on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite.

The robot vacuum company had been struggling for a while.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the moon phase expected for December 15, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

An explainer for the ending of "IT: Welcome to Derry." What happened to Pennywise? What's with the final flash forward? What's next for Dick Hallorann and Major Hanlon?

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1639 on December 15 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

iRobot survived three decades of competition, but couldn't survive European regulators killing its Amazon buyout. Now it's being taken over by its own supplier in bankruptcy court.

Meta has three months to comply with Indian government directions that could affect how WhatsApp operates in the country.

Grok, the chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI and popularized on his social media platform X, appears to have repeatedly spread misinformation about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia.

Give your Mac a boost with this Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021 lifetime license, on sale now for just $49.97 (reg. $219).

Get one of Apple's most powerful laptops, the MacBook Pro, for only $399.97 (reg. $1,580).

Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages.

Smart home hacking fears overblown? Expert reveals real cybersecurity risks and simple protection tips to keep your connected devices safe from hackers.

Netflix's $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. encapsulates a fraught moment for Hollywood, as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by tech giants.

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