Timef 12/19/2025

The Fox News AI Newsletter brings you the latest news on AI technology advancements and the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Called the Unicorn Growth Fund, the investment vehicle is a collaboration between Krafton and South Korean internet conglomerate Naver, and investor Mirae Asset. It aims to deploy around $669.3 million over four years.

LG will allow users to delete shortcuts for Microsoft Copilot that popped up on their smart TVs.

TechCrunch looks back at the biggest data breaches, disruptive cyberattacks, and damaging hacks of 2025, from the raiding of U.S. government databases to a hack every month in South Korea.

The ChatGPT maker is aiming to raise the funding by the end of the first quarter in 2026, and the company may ask sovereign wealth funds to invest in the round.

Video producer Matt Fornwald takes us on a mind-bending journey through (mostly) every 2025 Hallmark holiday movie to discover the formula behind what draws so many people to Hallmark holiday movies every year.

As of Dec. 19, the Lego Technic NASA Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle (42182) has dropped to its lowest price yet at Amazon of $137.99, 37% off its list price of $219.99.

The "Knives Out" writer/director speaks to his love of theater, pride in going lowbrow, the hot priest that has social media swooning, and the future of films as AI is on the rise.

TV giants are bragging about their fancy new Micro RGB TVs. Are they better than OLEDs? We investigate.

Lightweight, powerful, and generally inexpensive, the handheld vacuum is the perfect household helper.

“We were roadkill,” says Colin Angle, former chief executive of iRobot, maker of the robot vacuum.

Build a watchlist of all the movies and shows you want to watch, no matter where they’re streaming.

The world champion adaptive snowboard cross athlete repairs his own prostheses before a competition.

Donald Trump shouted an 18-minute primetime address from the White House on Thursday and Seth Meyers unpacked it all.

Texas family reunites with missing 11-year-old cat Grayson after 103 days using Petco Love Lost's AI photo matching technology and community help.

Jimmy Kimmel unpacked Donald Trump's primetime address from the White House.

See the new movie Avatar: Fire and Ash if you’d like. But if you really want to experience the big blue world of Pandora, the video game is where it’s at.

Donald Trump gave a primetime address from the White House on Thursday and Stephen Colbert unpacked it on "The Late Show."

As of Dec. 19, the ASUS ROG Swift 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor has returned to its lowest-ever price of $899 at Amazon, 31% off its list price of $1,299.

“I didn't expect this book to be analyzed like The Great Gatsby,” hockey smut author Rachel Reid tells WIRED.

Watch Cher, Ariana Grande, and Bowen Yang tease this week's "Saturday Night Live."

Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated.

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.

In "Pluribus" episode 8, Carol (Rhea Seehorn) makes some new discoveries about the Others.

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

A.I. chatbots have been designed to behave in a humanlike way. Some experts think that’s a terrible idea.

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world.

How to watch NBA for free. Watch New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope found a lemon-shaped exoplanet orbiting a pulsar with a carbon-rich atmosphere that defies all theories.

Nintendo finally launched the Switch 2 in 2025, after years of hype. With the year almost over, how did it go?

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Oklahoma vs. Alabama in 2025 without cable.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream NC State vs. Memphis in 2025 without cable.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream Western Michigan vs. Kennesaw State in 2025 without cable.

The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle safely teaches you how the hackers do it, and right now it's just $39.97 (reg. $1,098) through Dec. 21.

The developers of a browser tool that changes AI-centric LinkedIn posts to Allen Iverson facts want to help “take back control of your experience of the internet.”

As of Dec. 19, select colors of the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) are back to their lowest-ever price of $299 at Amazon, 25% off their list price of $399.

Answers to each clue for the December 19, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

"Pluribus" stars Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra weigh in on Carol and Zosia's first kiss in episode 8.

Discover how to save on Ring cameras, doorbells, outdoor cameras, and more.

Keith Lee took home the highest honors at the first-ever U.S. TikTok awards.

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

See the moon phase expected for December 19, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

See who took home hardware at the inaugural TikTok Awards.

Time to tune in for the 2025 TikTok Awards.

TikTok creators donned their best and brightest at the Los Angeles awards show.

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" #1643 on December 19 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Ashby donned an "I <3 Ashby" dress at the first-ever TikTok Awards.

Keep your information safe from festive hacks or secret scammers this holiday season.

Tired of AI customer service loops? These insider tricks help you escape "frustration AI" and get real human help when you need it most for urgent issues.

The deal closes a long-running drama in which U.S. authorities have sought to compel ByteDance to divest.

TikTok’s long-running saga of a U.S. ban may be coming to an end after the company signed a deal to sell its American operations to a new joint venture.

Creators take center stage as TikTok turns its For You Page into a live awards show — follow along for real-time updates all night.

Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time.

Give a PC an affordable upgrade with this Microsoft Windows 11 Home license, now just $9.97 (reg. $139).

Barack Obama dropped his annual 'Best Of' lists across film, books, and music, and the internet reacted to his picks.

The latest photo dump from Democrats in the House Oversight Committee includes more famous men and upsetting Lolita quotes written on a woman's body.

ChatGPT Apps gives you the chance to integrate your favorite apps right into the AI chatbot.

The federal agency alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds.

A software update lets glasses wearers amplify the voice of someone they're trying to hear.

OpenAI is looking to populate its flagship chatbot with a host of new user experiences.

Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company's first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.

Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has joined OpenAI as managing director and head of OpenAI for Countries. He will run also Coinbase's internal advisory council.

ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.

If your favorite reader is the one left on your Christmas list, good news: Several Kindles and Kindle accessories are on sale right now for your last-minute shopping.

The agency plans to renew a sweeping cybersecurity contract that includes expanded employee monitoring as the government escalates leak investigations and casts internal dissent as a threat.

New update aims to provide a safe experience for teens between the ages of 13 and 17.

The public beta for iOS 26.3 is here, bringing with it a few interesting new features.

LinkedIn profile verification adoption in India has risen about 80% in the past 12 months.

Unlock richer audio from your streaming apps with simple tweaks to volume normalization, equalizer settings, and quality preferences for cleaner sound.

Founders Gabriel Sanchez (Enspectra Health) and Tom Harries (Earth Funeral) share what it takes to build in heavily regulated industries where “move fast and break things” simply won’t work. In this episode of Build Mode, they reveal the realities of navigating FDA approval processes, state-by-state regulations, and cultural taboos while building products that are literally […]

YC-backed Givefront is building a fintech designed specifically for nonprofits, including food banks, churches, and homeowner associations.

The JBL Flip 7 portable Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon for only $99.95. That's 33% off and its lowest price on record.

Capable of creating “nearly perfect” face swaps during live video chats, Hoatian has made millions, mainly via Telegram. But its main channel vanished after WIRED's inquiry into scammers using the app.

As of Dec. 18, save $70 on the DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station at Amazon.

As of Dec. 18, get the Ecovacs Deebot X11 for its lowest price yet.

The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $249.99, down from the normal price of $549.99. That's a 55% discount.

As of Dec. 18, shop the Apple Mac Mini with M4 chip for just $479. That saves you $120 off its list price, bringing it back down to its Black Friday price.

The best streaming deals this week (Dec. 18, 2025) include the ESPN Unlimited, Hulu, and Disney+ bundle, Paramount+, Spotify, and more.

The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,449.99, down from the list price of $2,299.99. That's a 37% discount.

EtherealX aims to take on SpaceX's Falcon 9 with its fully reusable rocket.

The latest Android 16 QPR3 beta added a helpful new privacy tool to let you know when your location is being tracked by an app.

Want to share links on Facebook? It may soon come with a monthly cost.

U.K.-based healthcare tech provider DXS International said it discovered and contained a data breach on Sunday. A ransomware gang took credit for the breach.

The startup has raised a $3.6 million seed round led by Khosla Ventures.

Impactful talks and connections happen at StrictlyVC. Read the full 2025 recap and join the 2026 waitlist to get access to the lowest ticket prices.

This fashionable favorite bed frame eliminates the need for tools during setup, instead using a Tetris-like stacking process

The driver assistance software is available on Rivian's for Gen 2 R1 cars and works on 3.5 million miles of North American roads. But it doesn't slow or stop for traffic lights or stop signs.

Who was Arthur Conan Doyle's detective as a youngster? That's what Guy Ritchie's Prime Video series "Young Sherlock" asks.

Adapted by Craig Mazin ("The Last of Us") and "Minions" director Kyle Balda, "The Sheep Detectives" is a tale of mystery and animalian investigative practices, starring Hugh Jackman.

As of Dec. 18, get the DJI Mic Mini for just $79. That saves you $90 off its list price. Shop now at Amazon.

As of Dec. 18, get the Monster Persona headphones for their lowest price yet.

The Apple AirTag 4-pack is back on sale for $64.98, down from the list price of $99. That's a 34% discount.