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Fusion startups have raised $7.1 billion to date, with the majority of it going to a handful of companies. 

Here is the full list of the government and legal Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

From Sam Altman's olive oil "scandal" to Soham Parekh's viral moment, a lot of silly stuff has gone down in tech this year.

Choose between OpenAI releasing Sora text-to-video model, the AI race heating up, or Waymo driverless cars launching in cities across the country

Factor meal kits offer a free $200 Withings body-scanning scale after a three-week subscription. I was afraid, then maybe a little motivated?

The final battle against Vecna looms for our Hawkins heroes. But when, exactly, can you stream the last stand on Netflix?

Research shows that people who sleep poorly tend to have brain age that is older than their actual age. Chronic inflammation in the body caused by poor sleep likely plays a part.

Learn how to set up Google Maps and Apple Maps on your phone to automatically remember where you parked. Step-by-step instructions for enabling location services and parking detection.

Ring in 2026 with New Year's Eve countdown livestreams around the globe.

Dating apps and AI companies have been touting bot wingmen for months. But the future might just be good old-fashioned meet-cutes.

Government staffing cuts and instability, including this year’s prolonged shutdown, could be hindering US digital defense and creating vulnerabilities.

There will be a supermoon in January. Find out when to catch the peak of the January 2026 Full Moon and what it's called.

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

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.

Trump Mobile has yet again delayed shipping of its flagship device, the T1, according to a report by the Financial Times.

Answers to each clue for the December 31, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Samsung, LG, Hisense, more will drop new TVs at CES 2026. We're sensing trends: RGB TVs are the It Girl and The Frame Pro has competition.

Hinge review (2025): Is the "designed to be deleted" app worth it? We tested the free vs. paid features, prompts, and safety tools to find out.

CES 2026 starts in a few days. If you're not in Las Vegas, don't worry: You can watch the key presentations on your phone or computer.

Gen Z is romanticising long-distance relationships, with some actually preferring long-distance over partners who live closer.

From "House of the Dragon" and "Bridgerton" to "The Boys" and "The Bear," here's the TV to keep on your radar in 2026.

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

Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC is available for $119.97, $30 off the regular $149.99 price.

Classes in IT, graphic design, development, and more for $18.

The United States’ plan for dealing with Putin’s Russia and Xi’s China remains ill-defined among a shifting global order. That must change.

"We're not going to be using iPhones in 10 years," Callaghan says flatly. "I kind of don't think we'll be using them in five years."

See the moon phase expected for December 31, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Mozambique vs. Cameroon in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Gabon vs. Ivory Coast in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

How to watch Africa Cup of Nations for free. Live stream Benin vs. Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for free.

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" #1655 on December 31 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

Elon Musk made many 2025 promises that he couldn't keep.

What do we know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26? A lot actually, thanks to the usual leaks that precede a new Samsung mobile launch event.

Learn how to make smart investments with Sterling Stock Picker's AI features.

Rian Johnson confirmed the site of an unintentional internet staple also served as a set for his new film.

Users have been waiting for OpenAI to bring the ChatGPT Thinking toggle to its mobile app, and Android users got their wish.

Will Sony delay the PlayStation 6 due to the global memory shortage? A new report says its being considered.

Fans of 'Heated Rivalry' overwhelmed the Quinn audio erotica app after Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie reunited for Ember & Ice, causing the app to crash.

In this rare streaming deal from DirecTV, save $40 on a month of the Entertainment package including 90 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.

According to Dealroom’s European Spinout Report 2025, 76 European deep tech and life sciences spinouts have either reached $1 billion valuations, $100 million in revenue, or both.

The best kitchen deals to shop if your New Year's resolution is to cook more at home, including cookware, cookbooks, air fryers, and more.

As of Dec. 30, these are the best deals to help you cut down on screen time in 2026.

The CMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale at Amazon for $64.57, down from the normal price of $99. That's a 35% discount.

Hackers threaten to leak the customer database for Condé Nast publications, including Wired, the New Yorker, Vogue, and Vanity Fair.

A former Coinbase support agent was arrested for allegedly helping hackers steal customer data in a major breach affecting nearly 70,000 users.

After a tumultuous year, venture investors are still optimistic about climate tech's long term prospects, especially as data centers continue to drive demand for electricity, manufacturing, and materials.

Brainrot content is everywhere and, yes, it's exactly what it sounds like.

Fitness deals from Apple, Beats, Hydrow, Peloton, Nordictrack, and more save hundreds for fitness resolutions.

Is Ruggable worth it? Shop the Ruggable end of year sale and see for yourself — save up to 30% on machine washable indoor and outdoor rugs.

Samsung isn't waiting until economic conditions are ideal to start selling its TriFold foldable phone.

Phishing scammers use rnicrosoft.com domain to impersonate Microsoft by replacing "m" with "rn" in typosquatting attacks that steal login credentials.

AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice