Doomscrolling can be addictive. It’s common to end up on the couch for hours, mindlessly scrolling through feeds, which inevitably messes up your posture and,…
Author: Lauren Forristal
This $9 key physically locks your most addictive apps |
Screen-time apps aren’t effective for many people because, in the end, they depend on your willpower. They remind you to stop scrolling or let you…
Snapchat no longer rewards fully AI-generated Spotlight content |
9:49 AM PDT · July 31, 2026 Snapchat is the latest company to strengthen its stance against AI slop. The social network platform will no…
SoundCloud acquires decentralized music platform Nina Protocol months after its shutdown |
12:42 PM PDT · July 22, 2026 SoundCloud announced Wednesday that it has acquired Nina Protocol, a decentralized music platform that enabled independent artists to…
The browser wars aren't about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari |
The browser wars have entered a new phase this year: The fight isn’t just over search results anymore — it’s over which company’s AI gets…
Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations |
Livestream shopping app Whatnot announced Wednesday that it has acquired Shaped, a machine learning company that specializes in real-time recommendation and search systems. The deal…
Pinwheel launches a retro-inspired landline phone for kids |
If you remember racing home after school to grab the family landline to call your best friend before dinner, a new device from Pinwheel is…
The browser wars aren’t about search anymore — here are the best alternatives to Chrome and Safari |
The browser wars have entered a new phase this year: the fight isn’t just over search results anymore, it’s over which company’s AI gets to…
Fika Jobs raises $4M to build a video-first hiring platform where AI agents interview candidates |
The hiring process has long been criticized for its inefficiency and opacity. Candidates spend hours writing applications and submitting cover letters, only to disappear into…
‘Queer Eye’s’ life coach Karamo Brown launches Kē, a wellness app featuring his AI digital clone |
Karamo Brown, famous for his pep talks on Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” has jumped into the wellness and AI space with his new app, Kē. After…