As we wrap up 2025, we look at the stories tech told itself—and why they worked. From the bundling of everything, knowing when to make a change yourself in a rapidly changing labor market, and a lesson that you can survive any scandal as long as you keep winning. Plus, we weigh in on the SaaS debate ("Storytelling" as a Service), those Vanity Fair photos, and whether being hot is AI-proof.

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