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The 24 forecasts we made in 2024, revisited.
It wasn’t the easiest year, but 2024 was not without its bright spots.
Why young people are getting cancer, problems with OpenAI, and the little intelligence agency that could.
That bodes poorly for his agenda next year.
Drivers and delivery workers are trying to disrupt Amazon’s Christmas package deliveries.
The tech innovations that made the world a slightly better place this year.
The federal law targeting TikTok takes effect January 19. The Supreme Court appears likely to resolve this case by then.
Thousands of people were convinced they were seeing drone swarms. Get used to it.
The Taiwan invasion everyone fears might never happen. Here’s what could take place instead.
The stories that will endure from a wild year.
Millions would be better off if the US changed its joint filing system.
If you’re still skeptical of using AI in your life, try our One Annoying Chore Test.
Microsoft wants an AI companion to follow you around the web. This is only the beginning.
How the dessert company taps into the never-ending cycle of hyper-consumption.
TikTok faces an impending court decision this week. But the fight might not end there.
Maybe — but it matters much less than you think.
Recycle your old electronics. It’s easy, we promise.
These are the most effective charities for reducing animal suffering.
Yes, you can use an app as your checking account — but there are risks.
We’ve never seen a political donor this loud, proud, and culturally influential.
Elon Musk wants to slash trillions in “waste.” Good luck, buddy!
The government’s effort to break up Google will take years. Why not ditch Chrome now?
Buying refurbished devices saves you money — and helps the planet.
AI is not a “stochastic parrot,” It’s a mirror, says the philosopher.
Trump shunned Project 2025. He’s picking its authors for Cabinet positions anyway.
As more users flee X, a clearer, sunnier social media age is dawning.
Tariffs and rebate cuts are coming for your favorite gadgets and appliances.
The new presidential commission sounds like a joke. It isn’t.
Tech companies need more energy. They’re about to do something unprecedented.
Silicon Valley didn’t shift right. It just wants to be left alone.
Thanks to passkeys, a world without passwords is in sight.
Why the future of artificial intelligence shouldn’t become a partisan issue.
As Musk gains even more power, X gains more influence.
Musk’s “lottery” is only available in swing states and seems meant to appeal to potential Trump voters.
How Musk’s SpaceX became too big to fail for US national security.
What social media shadow ban rumors tell us about election anxiety.
And he’s half right.
Your AI-powered iPhone comes with a questionable carbon footprint.
OpenAI’s transition isn’t what you think. The stakes are tens of billions of dollars — and the future of AI.
The tech billionaire’s political ambitions, explained