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  • Shopping Bots Are Coming — But Will Consumers Ever Trust Them With Their Wallets?

    Shopping Bots Are Coming — But Will Consumers Ever Trust Them With Their Wallets?

    After nearly a decade away from long-form public writing on Medium, I’m jumping back in. There’s simply too much happening right now — and…
    Go to the profile of Tikue Anazodo
    Tikue Anazodo
    May 2
    Aggregation Theory 2.0: The Trillion-Dollar Outcome Economy

    Aggregation Theory 2.0: The Trillion-Dollar Outcome Economy

    In 2016, I wrote a post building on Ben Thompson’s Aggregation Theory to explain how tech giants like Amazon, Facebook, and Uber became the…
    Go to the profile of Tikue Anazodo
    Tikue Anazodo
    May 5
    Tapestry Threads the Needle

    Tapestry Threads the Needle

    After the downfall of Twitter and the enshittification of platforms like Reddit, Facebook, and others, I was beyond excited to see a new…
    Go to the profile of Aaron Crocco
    Aaron Crocco
    Apr 3
    Artificial Empathy: My BetterHelp Therapist Took an AI Shortcut

    Artificial Empathy: My BetterHelp Therapist Took an AI Shortcut

    The ethical and legal implications of undisclosed AI use in therapy.
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    Brendan Keen
    Jan 21
    10 Reasons to Upgrade to the New M4 Mac Mini

    10 Reasons to Upgrade to the New M4 Mac Mini

    The M4 Mac Mini is finally here, and Apple has raised the bar once again with its latest offering. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a…
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    Dilan the techie
    Nov 19, 2024
    Going Electric

    Going Electric

    For my first electric vehicle, I had my heart set on the BMW iX2. I ended up with an electric Mini Countryman SE All4 and am thrilled.
    Go to the profile of Peter Himler
    Peter Himler
    Nov 19, 2024
    The Feisty German of Tiny Japanese Cameras

    The Feisty German of Tiny Japanese Cameras

    Come for the Evangelion drip, stay for the unique optics of this forgotten little camera system.
    Go to the profile of Brendan Keen
    Brendan Keen
    Mar 18
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    My 5 Favorite Budget-Friendly Tech Gadgets

    My 5 Favorite Budget-Friendly Tech Gadgets

    You don't need to spend a fortune for quality!
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    Jessica Bryson
    Jan 20
    The Mediaverse and the Year Ahead

    The Mediaverse and the Year Ahead

    And It’s Not All About AI
    Go to the profile of Peter Himler
    Peter Himler
    Jan 15
    Podcasts Jump the Shark

    Podcasts Jump the Shark

    Since the election, I’ve wondered whether Kamala Harris’s decision to pass up Joe Rogan’s #1-rated podcast may have cost her the…
    Go to the profile of Peter Himler
    Peter Himler
    Dec 19, 2024
    The Butterfly Effect: Device catalysts for new tech epochs

    The Butterfly Effect: Device catalysts for new tech epochs

    Both hardware and software’s “sensitivity to initial conditions” trace all the way back to the genesis of each era’s killer device
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    Anthony Bardaro
    Dec 11, 2024
    Trying to ditch Apple Music made me love it again

    Trying to ditch Apple Music made me love it again

    I miss those days of the iPod. It was a simple device that played music and doesn’t do anything else. No interruptions, no subscriptions…
    Go to the profile of Aaron Crocco
    Aaron Crocco
    Oct 28, 2024
    iPad Mini A17 Pro — Apple’s Surprise Launch!

    iPad Mini A17 Pro — Apple’s Surprise Launch!

    Apple has released a new version of the iPad Mini, which now features the powerful A17 Pro chip. This new addition brings significant…
    Go to the profile of Dilan the techie
    Dilan the techie
    Oct 16, 2024
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