It's that time once again to convene our annual roundtable to review some of the best tech available this holiday season. From productivity tools to being a road warrior, we'll ask our gadget geeks to help fill out your gift list.

Today we'll talk about artificial intelligence and ways of implementing guardrails. We'll find out what forms of governance are effective and how AI safety can be ensured.

Today we'll talk about Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and Aina Stewardship. We'll find out how this program promotes Native Hawaiian stewardship and cultural practices in areas that have lacked historic climate adaptation investments.

Today we'll learn from University of Hawaii astronomers what the comet 3i/Atlas really is. We'll find out where this interstellar traveler came from, what it is composed of and what it is doing in our solar system.

Today we'll catch up with the folks at Purple Maia and learn about the new and improved Purple Prize. We'll find out about the new program called Hulihia Labs where the program cultivates modern tech for people and aina.

We'll find out what's on the 2025 Mana Up Showcase. We'll also hear from a couple of companies that just completed the cohort 10 program and learn what's next for their businesses.

Today we'll find out about the 2025 Hawaii Annual Code Challenge, in its tenth and final year! We'll learn how this statewide hackathon brings together civic technologists along with government and nonprofits to solve pressing problems.

Today we'll find out about the new programs at Elemental Impact. We'll also hear about their new funding program to help startups in energy, industry, food and agriculture, nature, water, and transportation.

Today we'll learn about the progress made for the Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link. We'll find out what contracts have been signed and what the timeline looks like for the new interisland fiber network.

Today we'll learn about the bi-annual event called the Broadband Hoike. We'll find out what the City and County has planned for this year's Broadband Hoike and get an update on Internet deployment across the state.