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Daily Tech News Roundup - 2025-12-16

1. Silksong is getting a free expansion next year
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/845189/hollow-knight-silksong-sea-of-sorrow-dlc-expansion-switch-2
Summary: It's still hard to believe that Hollow Knight: Silksong actually came out this year, but now, we all have a new thing to wait for: the game is getting a free expansion in 2026, titled Sea of Sorrow. Team Cherry calls it the game's "first big expansion." "New areas, bosses, tools, and more!" Team Cherry […]

2. LG enters the RGB LED fray in 2026 with the Micro RGB evo TV
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/844885/lg-micro-rgb-evo-led-tv-ces-2026
Summary: In what is sure to be the beginning of a slew of announcements, LG has confirmed it is releasing its first flagship RGB TV in 2026. It wasn't a huge secret, considering "a premium LCD TV with Micro RGB technology" won a CES 2026 Innovation Award in November. But it's now certain that the LG […]

3. VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/vcs-discuss-why-most-consumer-ai-startups-still-lack-staying-power/
Summary: The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.

4. The best Apple Watch to buy
Source: https://www.theverge.com/23037217/best-apple-watch-series-se-ultra
Summary: If you have an iPhone, the Apple Watch is the best smartwatch for you. But there was only one Apple Watch when the smartwatch launched in 2015. A decade later, you’ve got three flavors to choose from: the entry-level Watch SE, the standard Series, and the rugged Ultra. Each appeals to a different demographic and […]

5. The best AirPods to buy
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/645217/best-apple-airpods-pro
Summary: Whether you’re buying your first pair of AirPods or replacing a well-used older pair, it’s easy to understand why so many iPhone owners prefer Apple’s earbuds and headphones over other options. Apple has spent years gradually adding new features that work best — and sometimes only work at all — with the company’s own devices. […]

6. OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/openai-backed-biotech-firm-chai-discovery-raises-130m-series-b-at-1-3b-valuation/
Summary: Chai is building foundation models for drug discovery, specifically to predict interactions between molecules so they could be reprogramed for cures.

7. 21 states and DC join the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/845071/ftc-uber-lawsuit-21-states-amended-complaint
Summary: On Monday, nearly two dozen states, plus the District of Columbia, filed an amended complaint in the FTC's lawsuit against Uber. According to the lawsuit, Uber charged consumers for the Uber One subscription without their consent, billed them before the end of a free trial, and shared misleading claims about how much consumers can save […]

8. I hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven ‘Rewind’ for podcasters
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/15/i-hate-that-i-love-riversides-ai-driven-rewind-for-podcasters/
Summary: Riverside's year-end review is amusing, but it represents a creative culture that's increasingly entwined with AI.

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