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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on July 16, 2026

The Next Tech Revolution May Be About Using Less Tech

As concerns about the societal impacts of artificial intelligence and social media continue to rise, more people are starting to embrace a more analog way of life. Welcome to the post-tech era.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on July 14, 2026

What Is Meta?

After transforming social media, Meta — formerly Facebook — has set its sights on achieving AI supremacy. Here's everything you need to know about the tech giant and where it's headed next.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on July 14, 2026

From OpenAI to SpaceX, These Are the Hottest IPOs to Watch in 2026

After years of private growth, some of the biggest names in tech appear to be eyeing a public debut. Here’s what you need to know.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on July 09, 2026

Meta May Be Building Its Own Prediction Market. Here’s What We Know.

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.

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Juras Juršėnas Juras Juršėnas
Updated on July 01, 2026

Does Google Zero Mean the End of the Open Web?

Google Zero will reshape the way people use the internet, but we can still protect the best of the open web.

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Avi Chai Outmezguine Avi Chai Outmezguine
Updated on June 30, 2026

Is Tech Facing Its Big Tobacco Moment?

The verdicts against Meta and Google indicate a shift in how much responsibility the public expects tech companies to take for their products’ effects. What can we expect next?

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Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on June 15, 2026

These Countries Are Moving to Ban Social Media for Children

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.

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Margo Steines Margo Steines
Updated on May 28, 2026

12 Largest Media Companies

These media companies are some of the biggest names in news and entertainment.

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Natalie Boll Natalie Boll
Updated on April 09, 2026

After the Meta Verdict, What Should Social Media Look Like?

Social media has traditionally treated attention as currency, but the recent Meta verdict shows that model won’t last forever. To have a sustainable future, these companies have to prioritize safety over engagement.

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Jamie Dobson Jamie Dobson
Updated on April 06, 2026

We Live in the Age of Enshittification

Have you wondered why the websites and services you used to love have become harder and harder to use? The answer is enshittification.

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