OpenAI faces scrutiny over deleted datasets, while Nvidia drives autonomous research with new AI models and makes a **strategic $2B investment in Synopsys**; meanwhile, Amazon's Rufus chatbot boosts Black Friday sales, and the AI boom creates construction jobs but fuels soaring data center energy demand.
Shopify recovers from a Cyber Monday outage, Netflix quietly drops casting support for many TVs, and Deezer rolls out its year-end 'Wrapped' clone, while MKBHD's wallpaper app Panels shuts down, Festivitas offers holiday decoration for Apple devices, Cyber Monday sees various deals, and Coupang reports a massive data breach affecting millions of customers.
**Black Forest Labs secures $300M in funding at a high valuation, indicating a vibrant startup environment, alongside the news that at least 80 new tech unicorns emerged in 2025** so far.
European law enforcement successfully shuts down a major crypto mixing website, which was responsible for laundering 1.3 billion euros.
Zillow removes climate risk scores from listings following agent complaints, while illicit rare-earth mining in Myanmar continues to take a heavy environmental toll.
Varda announces successful in-space manufacturing, and a Space CEO champions private space stations as a viable business frontier.
CD Projekt Red commits to three Witcher sequels within six years, and veteran designer Ron Gilbert is profiled reflecting on his four decades in adventure games.
**Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosts its annual re:Invent 2025 conference** in Las Vegas, with live keynotes available for streaming.
A research roundup highlights six intriguing stories, including historical assassinations and animal behavior.