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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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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!
Jessica Bryson
Jan 20
The Mediaverse and the Year Ahead
The Mediaverse and the Year Ahead
And It’s Not All About AI
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…
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
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…
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…
Dilan the techie
Oct 16, 2024
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