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A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving December 26, 2025
It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.
Tesla Robotaxis Are Big on Wall St. but Lagging on Roads December 26, 2025
Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start.
Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress? December 26, 2025
A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans.
How Well Does Apple’s Live Translation Work for Japanese? I Tested It in Tokyo. December 26, 2025
A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship. December 26, 2025
The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States.
Prominent Leaders Amplify Disinformation About Brown University Shooting December 25, 2025
Prominent business and government figures spread rumors about the attack on Brown University’s campus this month, reigniting questions about accountability in online discourse.
A Father and Son’s $108 Billion Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery December 25, 2025
Larry and David Ellison didn’t always have a close relationship. Now they’re one of the most intriguing partnerships in business.
Trump Administration Downplays A.I. Risks, Ignoring Economists’ Concerns December 24, 2025
The administration has downplayed concerns — from mass job losses, to a potential financial bubble — as President Trump cheers soaring stock prices and faster growth.
Handy Phone Features Can Save You Holiday Time December 24, 2025
Try these useful shortcuts for sharing your Wi-Fi with guests, wrangling your to-do list or deciding what to do with family and friends.
Texas Age-Verification Law for App Stores Is Blocked, a Win for Apple and Google December 24, 2025
A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, handing a win to tech companies like Apple and Google.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers December 24, 2025
The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
How Much Water Does the A.I. Industry Use? December 23, 2025
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York Times, spoke with Andrew Marley, executive director for Effective Altruism DC, about how much water A.I. data centers use.
Is Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids a Good Idea? December 23, 2025
On the “Hard Fork” podcast, the hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton discuss a new law in Australia barring kids under 16 from social media.
It’s a Hard Forkin’ Christmas! December 23, 2025
The “Hard Fork” co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton sing an original, tech-inspired rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
Former Roomba C.E.O. Reminisces on 2008’s Viral ‘Shark Cat’ Meme December 23, 2025
In conversation with Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on the “Hard Fork” podcast, the former Roomba C.E.O. Colin Angle shares how YouTube’s viral shark cat brought him joy in 2008.
Google Buys Data Center Company for $4.75 Billion December 23, 2025
The deal for Intersect, a data center and energy developer, is set to help Google build out its infrastructure for artificial intelligence.
Some of the World’s Atomic Clocks Were Off Last Week (by 5-Millionths of a Second) December 22, 2025
How some of the world’s most precise clocks missed a very small beat.
She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Then She Ghosted It. December 22, 2025
The 29-year-old woman who created the “MyBoyfriendIsAI” community on Reddit isn’t dating (or sexting) her A.I. boyfriend anymore. She found something more fulfilling.
Driving Somewhere for the Holidays? Here’s How to Make Your Road Trip Safe. December 22, 2025
Be sure you have the right equipment and apps for weather and traffic, and don’t forget to check those tires. Here are more tips for hitting the highway.
Power Restored for Most of San Francisco After Widespread Outage December 21, 2025
The hourslong outage affected nearly a third of the city and forced the closure of transit stations. Service was restored for most customers late Saturday.

Month: December 2025

BNP Paribas Joins EU Bank Stablecoin Venture Helmed by Ex-Coinbase Germany Exec

UK ministers pressing ahead with ban on cryptocurrency political donations

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Gains 8.2% as Index Rises

Bank of America Greenlights Wealth Advisers to Recommend Up to 4% Bitcoin Allocation

Toncoin Climbs to $1.50 as Cocoon Debut Sparks Surge in Trading Volume

‘The biggest decision yet’: Jared Kaplan on allowing AI to train itself

APT Rises 2.3%, Outperforms Wider Crypto Market

On Thin Ice: Crypto Daybook Americas

Charlie Kirk tops Wikipedia’s list of most-read articles in 2025

Strategy Trading Explodes to Highest in a Year as Shares Fall on Dollar Reserve, Profit Forecast

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