Consumer Tech Articles

Olivia McClure

Updated on July 30, 2026

Proptech is transforming the real estate industry with AI, automation and smart building technology. Learn how the sector works and explore some of the companies leading the charge.

Brooke Becher

Updated on July 14, 2026

From Meta’s new AR glasses to OpenAI’s mystery device, Silicon Valley is racing to build the next AI-first heir to the smartphone. The winner could not only dominate the hardware market, but reshape our entire relationship with artificial intelligence.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on July 14, 2026

OpenAI got “distracted by side quests” and is now refocusing on enterprise tools that generate revenue. We take inventory of all of the company’s side projects, including the ones it’s recently abandoned.

Ellen Glover

Updated on July 09, 2026

The social media giant is rumored to be working on a prediction market app called “Arena” that will compete with Polymarket and Kalshi, allowing users to bet on future events and, eventually, share their predictions across Instagram and Facebook.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on June 24, 2026

SpaceX’s unprecedented IPO made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire and reignited conversations around the growing wealth gap. Here’s a look at some of the richest leaders in tech and what their wealth means for the rest of us.

Jeff Link

Updated on June 16, 2026

Audio meetups are all the rage. But can they really fix the gripes with mainstream dating apps?

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on June 15, 2026

Dominating the global tech landscape, these U.S.-based giants shape industries ranging from artificial intelligence to personal computing hardware.

Jeff Rumage

Updated on June 15, 2026

With Australia leading the charge, countries around the world are moving to block children from social media. But enforcing age restrictions is proving difficult — especially in the U.S., where courts have repeatedly shut down similar laws.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on June 11, 2026

Trump Mobile wants to shake up the phone industry with its T1 cellular service and smartphone, although the T1 phone has been delayed multiple times. Here’s what to know about the Trump Family’s golden smartphone and what to expect when it comes out.

Matthew Urwin

Updated on June 05, 2026

Oura’s smart rings compile user data on various health metrics, using artificial intelligence and sensors to deliver personalized insights. Here’s everything to know about these popular wearable devices.