In a year dominated by AI tools flooding app stores, a simple timer app won Google Play’s top award. Hank Green’s Focus Friend isn’t about AI wizardry—it’s about deliberately disconnecting from technology to reclaim attention. While AI assistants attempt to boost productivity by adding layers,

Achieving record benchmark scores typically demands massive compute spend, yet Google just released Gemini 3 as immediately accessible via the Gemini app and AI search interface—slashing access friction. Google launched Gemini 3 in November 2025, its most advanced foundation model to date. This upgrade isn’t just a performance

Google employees earning nearly half their income outside their main job is now a reality. Google principal Sundas Khalid split her 2024 earnings roughly $292,000 from salary and $302,000 from content creation side hustle, a 700% income growth over a decade. But the key isn't just

Social networks spend billions on content moderation and private messaging infrastructure. Snap just launched Topic Chats to unlock public conversations around interests from Formula 1 to reality TV. Unlike typical group chats, Snap deploys these as public, community-driven hubs. This isn’t just a new chat feature—it’s about

Indian edtech share prices often face volatile swings, with many stocks fluctuating within single-digit percentages on debut. Physics Wallah defied this norm with its shares closing 44% above the IPO price on day one, signaling more than just a market rebound—it exposes a leverage mechanism unseen in most edtech

Italy’s plan to reduce its stake in MPS through a merger with BPM signals more than a balance sheet cleanup—it's a strategic shift in financial system leverage. The move, reported by Reuters, focuses on creating Italy’s third-largest banking group by combining these two key lenders.

Home improvement spending growth at Home Depot slowed to just 0.2% in Q3—well below expectations—highlighting that middle-class consumers are pulling back sharply. The retailer’s weakened Q3 comparable sales underscored a deeper shift as even financially stable shoppers cut back on big projects amid stagnant housing and

Traditional thinking holds that AI will mainly disrupt low-level tasks, sparing executive roles. Google CEO Sundar Pichai just challenged that idea, saying AI might perform a CEO's job within a few years. His insight arrived in a November 2025 interview confirming AI’s leap toward autonomous decision-making agents.

Human safety drivers cost autonomous vehicle operations millions annually. Waymo is removing safety drivers in Miami ahead of its 2026 launch, extending this to Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando within weeks. This is more than a safety milestone—it’s about unlocking leverage through constraint realignment. While many see

Alexis Ohanian is no longer just "the Reddit guy." His recent guest spot on Shark Tank signals a pivot from founder fame to system leverage in startup ecosystems. Daymond John, one of Shark Tank's signature investors, noted this transformation during the 2025 season. Ohanian’s move

Multifamily real estate is a $2.5 trillion asset class, yet Venn just raised $52 million to treat it like a $10 trillion consumer market. The startup’s smart operating system automates apartment leasing, payments, and maintenance across 30 states, partnering with giants like CIM Group and Related. But the

The recent Cloudflare outage disrupted X and OpenAI's ChatGPT, revealing how a single failure can cascade across multiple major platforms. Cloudflare announced it is investigating a problem that potentially "impacts multiple customers," a stark reminder of the central role it plays in internet infrastructure. But this

Traditional weapons development cycles last months or years. DroneShield now upgrades drone defenses in weeks, meeting demands from multiple Western militaries. Microsoft, Google, and others focus on long-term hardware, but DroneShield proves rapid adaptation beats slow perfection. But this isn’t just faster updates—it’s about modular, software-first systems

AI investment surged past $100 billion in 2025, yet Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns no company escapes if the AI bubble bursts. Pichai called the AI boom “extraordinary” but flagged underlying irrationality that threatens widespread fallout. The move isn't just caution; it's a signal that AI&

US utilities forecast data center electricity needs at 711 gigawatts—over triple McKinsey's 219 gigawatts estimate—fueling $3 billion bets on new power plants. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta mostly lease data centers, while hundreds of middlemen submit multiple power requests hoping one sticks. Yet this scattergun approach

Traditional mental health care meets a limit: only 26% of US demand is met despite millions waiting for service. Art Pharmacy has filled this gap by prescribing social activities, not just meds—offering 35,000 arts and social events since 2022. Doctors across nine states now link patients to community

Typical UK household energy bills are set to drop by about £22 to £1,733 in January, according to the respected Cornwall Insight. This modest decrease might look like a simple price adjustment, but it reveals a deeper shift in the UK's energy system constraints. Understanding this shift

The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating eight firms over online pricing and sales practices, signaling a critical shift in how digital marketplaces manage competitive leverage. This enforcement follows a detailed review focused specifically on pricing transparency and fairness in the UK’s online ecosystem. But the real story here

Online pricing mechanisms increasingly shape consumer behavior, yet the Competition and Markets Authority has launched investigations into eight firms for suspected anti-competitive pricing practices. This probe, unfolding in late 2025, targets not just pricing but the underlying digital sales systems these companies use. Unlike conventional views framing this as just

Mastodon’s CEO Eugen Rochko stepping down is more than a leadership shuffle—it’s a signal of a fundamental system redesign. Felix Hlatky taking over as Executive Director coincides with Mastodon’s transition to a nonprofit governed by a board, not just a company run by a CEO. This

Grocery prices typically rise, yet a new supermarket on Hull's Bransholme estate pledges cheap food and free kids' meals, redefining access at the community level. This shop also runs a community kitchen and cafe, extending beyond retail into social infrastructure. But the real leverage lies not just

Consumers now ask ChatGPT, not Google, over 80% of product search queries—shifting brand discovery dynamics overnight. Peec AI just hit $4 million ARR and raised $21 million, becoming one of Europe’s hottest startups in this new search frontier. But this isn’t just about an AI startup growing

Australia's central bank signaled it may hold interest rates steady for longer after recent data showed stronger inflation than expected in late 2025. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left the cash rate at 4.35% in November but emphasized vigilance as inflation continues to test its tolerance.

A political action committee backed by Andreessen Horowitz, OpenAI, and other Silicon Valley leaders launched a targeted campaign against Alex Bores, the New York Assembly member sponsoring the state’s AI safety legislation. This action, the super PAC’s first against a lawmaker supporting AI regulation, was reported in November