Tech Brew Ride Home (BNS) Top Tech Stories Of 2025 With The Newsworthy
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Dec 25, 2025 
Brian McCullough, a technology journalist and host known for his keen insights on Silicon Valley, dives into the top tech stories of 2025. He discusses the resurgence of smart glasses, enabled by AI, and the landmark milestones in quantum computing. Brian highlights the expansion of self-driving cars, alongside challenges posed by low-quality AI-generated content. The conversation touches on NVIDIA's impressive growth amid debates about sustainability, the mixed reception of GPT-5, and emerging consumer robots, making for a fascinating look at the tech landscape.
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Tech Made A Strong Rebound
- Tech rebounded strongly in 2025 with multiple sectors hitting all-time highs.
- Brian McCullough warns storm clouds remain despite the year's success.
Smart Glasses Cross The Threshold
- Smart glasses became a viable consumer category in 2025 driven by AI integration.
- Multimodal AI and phone connectivity made affordable smart glasses appealing to buyers.
Quantum Moves Toward Practical Use
- Quantum computing moved from hype to practical milestones through hybrid approaches.
- Researchers applied it to material science and drug discovery, proving real-world viability.