Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on artificial intelligence and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.
Month: December 2025
OpenAI Is Paying Employees More Than Any Major Tech Startup in History
The company’s stock-based compensation in 2025 reached an average of $1.5 million per employee.
Tech Startups Are Handing Out Free Nicotine Pouches to Boost Productivity
A nicotine replacement for smokers has started popping up in offices in the tech industry, despite health hazards.
How Meta’s Newest Acquisition Target Got Around Worries Over Its Ties to China
The $2.5 billion deal could herald a new era for China-linked AI companies and U.S. investors.
2025 NFL playoff picture, projected bracket, schedule
The NFL playoffs will begin Saturday, Jan. 10 with the first two wild-card round games. But before we get there, we still have to finalize the 14-team field and seedings. … Read More
2025 CFP quarterfinals preview: Keys to all four matchups
Bill ConnellyDec 30, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Bill Connelly is a writer for ESPN. He covers college football, soccer and tennis. He has been at ESPN since 2019. A … Read More
Texas Tech’s gamble on HS legend Joey McGuire has paid off
Max OlsonDec 30, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Covers the Big 12 Joined ESPN in 2012 Graduate of the University of Nebraska LUBBOCK, Texas — Joey McGuire walked out of … Read More
LeBron James’ career told through 23 photos
Dave McMenaminDec 30, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and … Read More
Pinterest Predicts These Aesthetics Will Be Trending in 2026
If you’re wondering what fashion, beauty, and home trends will be huge in 2025, Pinterest has the answer. Each year, the site drops Pinterest Predicts, an annual analysis that forecasts … Read More
Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid's Secret Half-Sister Details Their Bond
Aydan Nix is getting real about what it's like being a Hadid. Nearly seven months after Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid confirmed that their dad Mohamed Hadid had fathered a … Read More