WIRED Roundup: The 5 Tech and Politics Trends That Shaped 2025

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into five stories—from AI to DOGE—that encapsulate the year and give us clues as to what might unfold in 2026.

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Former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick leaves Meta board after eight-month stint

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

Dina Powell McCormick, who was a member of President Donald Trump’s first administration, has resigned from Meta’s board of directors.

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Rocket Lab wins another defense-related space contract

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

The $816 million contract follows a separate $515 million — both awarded by the U.S. Space Development Agency.

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Building venture-backable companies in heavily regulated spaces

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Techme101

This week on Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen spoke to two founders who are working to make progress in industries ripe for disruption, despite the regulatory headaches that might have deterred many other people.

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Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year.

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Where are investors placing their bets next year? AI, AI, AI.

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Investors at TechCrunch Disrupt explained their focus on artificial intelligence and offered advice to founders on how to stand out in a crowded AI field.

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Introducing a New Chapter for ‘Uncanny Valley’

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

In this episode, we look back at 2025 and look ahead to what’s happening in 2026—including what’s in store for Uncanny Valley.

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Elon Musk’s 2018 Tesla pay package must be restored, Delaware Supreme Court rules

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Shareholder Richard J. Tornetta brought the suit, accusing Musk and the Tesla board of a breach of fiduciary duties.

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Daily Tech Insider Breaks Down the Surge in Factory Robots, Flash Models, and Hyperscale Funding

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Dec. 15–19 recap: This week, software learned new tricks, hardware sprouted extra limbs, and investors rushed to fund both before the coffee cooled.
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Palo Alto Networks, Google Cloud Expand Partnership in Multibillion-Dollar Deal

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Techme101

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud expand their partnership in a multibillion-dollar deal to secure AI workloads as attacks on AI infrastructure surge.
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