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  • Under new CEO Brian Niccol, Starbucks had a sometimes rocky 2025.
  • I thought slimming down the menu length and adding afternoon snacks made a lot of sense.
  • But forcing baristas to write on the cups? Leave that in 2025.

It's been the first full year of Starbucks' CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" mission. So, how did it go


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  • Business Insider asked investors at 18 VC firms to share their predictions for what's next in tech.
  • They forecasted a flurry of acquisitions and a trend toward tiny teams and young founders.
  • Investors warned a correction is coming for AI companies as "AI spending meets ROI reality."

If January is for resolutions, it's also for predictions — and in 2026, venture capital is




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Sure, we've already taken stock of the best overall smartphones in 2025, but that doesn't mean we can't give them a little more shine.

Specifically, it's time to talk cameras. Apple, Samsung, Google, and others released some excellent handsets in the past calendar year, but there's a lot that goes into deciding whether or not a phone is good. Processing power, battery life, AI features, and a


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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be



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The OnePlus 15R is somehow even more disappointing that the OnePlus 15, but is it still a better buy than the older 13R?



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Ubisoft shut down the servers for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege X for more than 24 hours after suffering a massive systems breach over the weekend. Hackers reportedly gained access to the first-person shooter's servers, giving away in-game currency worth millions in real-world value.


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