December 26, 2025

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help: We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft. Read More

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What's ahead for startups and VCs in 2026? Investors weigh in: VCs share their thoughts on what next year could bring to the market. Read More

Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money: Whether you're looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore what's available on the market today, we've compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available. Read More

Naware's chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns: A classic hardware startup, Naware set out with a problem -- kill weeds without chemicals -- and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution. Read More

Managing your equity in a spreadsheet might work, until you're raising your next round, onboarding new hires, or navigating your first SAFE. Fidelity Private Shares' free cap table template can provide you with a clean start. And when you're ready to ditch the manual updates, we'll help you scale with confidence.

These are the cybersecurity stories we were jealous of in 2025: The very best reporting and investigative journalism from our friends at other publications. Read More

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