1. A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/12/tech-layoffs-2025-list/
Summary: A complete list of all the known layoffs in tech, from Big Tech to startups, broken down by month throughout 2025.
2. The Verge’s 2025 holiday gift guide
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/809421/holiday-gift-guide-2025
Summary: The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you're trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next you're panic shopping in a Buc-ee's gift aisle. But it doesn't have to be that way. With the right cheat sheet, you can keep the holiday spirit high and stress levels low. Fortunately, we did […]
3. The best instant cameras you can buy right now
Source: https://www.theverge.com/23133103/best-instant-cameras-fujifilm-polaroid-kodak
Summary: Even with the ability to take excellent photos with our phones and instantly share them across the world, there’s something magical about the old-school instant camera. With just a click of a button, you can capture a moment in a photo that you can see and touch almost immediately. Images captured by an instant camera […]
4. Parents call for New York governor to sign landmark AI safety bill
Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/844062/parents-call-for-new-york-governor-to-sign-landmark-ai-safety-bill
Summary: A group of more than 150 parents sent a letter on Friday to New York governor Kathy Hochul, urging her to sign the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act without changes. The RAISE Act is a buzzy bill that would require developers of large AI models - like Meta, OpenAI, Deepseek, and Google - […]
5. Riding onboard with Rivian’s race to autonomy
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/12/riding-onboard-with-rivians-race-to-autonomy/
Summary: Rivian demonstrated the progress it's made, and in the process showed just how far it still has to go to make its cars autonomous.
6. The Verge’s favorite holiday gifts under $100
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/800440/best-gifts-under-100-2025
Summary: Between all the new phones, smartwatches, and laptops we see throughout the year, it often feels like we're constantly being nudged toward shinier, more expensive gadgets. And I get it. As a self-professed gadget nerd, few things are more exciting than unboxing and setting up a new device. But the truth is, you can still […]
7. The long shot
Source: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/842881/resurrection-bi-gan-interview-tracking-shot
Summary: The long take, the unbroken tracking shot, "the oner" - whatever you want to call it, filmmakers agree that it's one of the most difficult technical achievements in cinema. It's a feat of creativity, but also great coordination and choreography when a single, tiny mistake can ruin a shot. Some famous examples: the casino scene […]
8. Some of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25
Source: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/780844/best-gifts-under-25-2025
Summary: Holiday shopping on a budget can feel constricting, especially if you've been invited to a white elephant or need a last-minute stocking stuffer. The good news is that, with this guide, you can leave that stress behind. Whether you're aiming for something practical or fun, we've found plenty of great gifts for under $25 - […]
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