December 2025 – Page 2

Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say

“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.

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Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos

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Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.

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Police charge driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian while livestreaming on TikTok

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Local police said they have charged an Illinois driver who struck and killed a pedestrian while she was livestreaming on TikTok.

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Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity

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Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it’s worth exploring some third-party apps that are designed to boost productivity by offering additional functionality.

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India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective

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Startup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.

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ISS Astronauts Celebrate Christmas in Orbit, Send Messages to Earth

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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station marked Christmas in orbit by sending a warm video message to Earth. Members of Expedition 74 shared festive traditions, reflected on being away from home, and joked about orbiting higher than Santa. The crew highlighted teamwork, global support, and the spirit of togetherness that defines life in space.

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Arctic Report Card Flags Fast Warming, Record Heat and New Risks

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The 2025 Arctic Report Card shows the Arctic is warming faster than expected, with record heat, shrinking ice, stronger storms, and rusting rivers. Scientists warn that rising temperatures are reshaping ecosystems, threatening water safety, and increasing risks for Arctic communities. The changes highlight how quickly climate impacts are unfolding, with consequences r…

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Battery Breakthrough Uses New Carbon Material to Boost Stability and Charging Speeds

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Researchers have redesigned carbon molecules in batteries, creating a covalently bridged fullerene framework that stores lithium more safely and stably. The innovation could enable faster charging, higher energy density, and longer-lasting batteries, benefiting electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable-energy storage. Real-world implementation and industr…

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How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming

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French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.

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As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help

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We’ve compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

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