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  1. Streamers made a strong showing this year, as did horror. Big tentpoles, superhero sagas mostly fell flat.
  2. In a year where lofty promises collided with inconvenient research, would-be oracles became software tools.
  3. Of all the cars we've driven and reviewed this year, these are our picks.
  4. From Apple gifting a gold statue to the US taking a stake in Intel.
  5. A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.
  6. Netflix and Apple TV dominate this year's list with thrillers, fantasy, sci-fi, and murder.
  7. Carr used to insist on FCC independence. Now he uses FCC to fight Trump's battles.
  8. There’s obviously more to Christmas flicks than Netflix romcoms.
  9. "It's hard to describe how epic this comeback was after our first Falcon 9 launch failure."
  10. Trump’s AI “Manhattan Project” will fail if DOGE cuts are kept, critics say.
  11. Verizon changed policy after he bought the phone, wouldn't unlock it despite FCC rule.
  12. Sick of smart TVs? Here are your best options.
  13. Help yourself to prizes by helping us raise money for good causes.
  14. 2025 was a very good year for my favorite genre.
  15. The port will revolutionize global trade, but it’s sparking destructive rainforest routes.
  16. Shrinking AI for your phone is no simple matter.
  17. Avellone recaps his journey from learning on a TRS-80 to today.
  18. Interview: Storied designer talks lost RPG, a 3D Monkey Island, “Eat the Rich” philosophy.
  19. It's a fun new format, but finding a place in the market may be challenging.
  20. A state of the union from someone who actually sort of uses the thing.