ScrollEd turns textbooks into TikTok-style feeds
A Palo Alto startup wants to replace static textbooks with scrollable, social-media-like course materials.
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Funding, labor market effects, and enterprise adoption.
Founders who sold startups now bet on offline gatherings
A small but growing group of founders is treating in-person connection as a standalone business opportunity.
The 30-Degree Rule: A Simple Formula for TV Viewing Distance
SMPTE's 30-degree rule gives consumers a straightforward way to match TV size to seating distance.
Speaker Setup Tips Highlight the Business Value of Customer Education
A consumer-tech guide to improving surround sound shows why helping buyers use products correctly can reduce returns and build brand loyalty.
Winamp Plans 2027 Comeback as Subscription Streaming Service
The iconic media player is slated to return in 2027 as a monthly-subscription streaming service, with Deezer as a partner.
Used Nintendo Switch Still Worth It in 2026, New One Less So
Engadget's buying advice says a second-hand original Switch remains a sensible purchase, but a new one is a tough sell.
Netflix Audio Fix: A Simple Setting That Restores Crisp Sound
A little-known Netflix menu option can noticeably improve dialogue clarity and overall audio quality.
AI Workplace Shift Spurs New 'Robot Relations' Role
As companies deploy AI across operations, a new corporate function may emerge to manage human-machine workplace dynamics.
Human Error, Not Rogue AI, Remains Top Threat to Energy Grids
A new analysis argues that the energy sector's biggest cyber vulnerability is human fallibility, not artificial intelligence.
A24 Faces Backlash Over SCP Movie, Putting Brand Reputation at Risk
The Verge reports that A24's planned SCP Foundation film, following the Backrooms success, has triggered fan backlash that could tarnish the studio's brand.
The Verge Says Streaming Is Turning Into Cable
A new The Stepback column argues that streaming services are converging on the cable model they once disrupted.
Chatbot Apps Arrive on CarPlay, Challenging Siri in the Car
Engadget reports that several major chatbot apps now work with Apple's CarPlay, giving drivers an alternative to Siri.
Nvidia CEO Huang Becomes Trump's Key AI Policy Adviser
The world's most valuable company gains direct influence over White House AI safety discussions.
SpaceXAI Opens Early Beta for Grok Bot Digital Teammate
SpaceXAI's Grok Bot is now in early beta, giving users an early look at an AI teammate built to take on complex and tedious tasks.
AI, Data Center Concerns Lead CBC Washington Agenda
The annual Congressional Black Caucus gathering was dominated by AI and data center alarms, alongside redistricting concerns.
Boring Company Pitches Hyperloop Link Between Austin and San Antonio
Elon Musk's latest transit proposal faces skepticism given The Boring Company's history of announced projects that never came to fruition.
AV Safety Debate Shifts From Tests to Real-World Evidence
The autonomous vehicle industry is wrestling with how to prove safety as deployments expand beyond controlled testing.
T. Rex Tooth Isotopes Show Heat of an Elephant
A new analysis of isotope ratios in Tyrannosaurus rex teeth suggests the dinosaur maintained a body temperature comparable to a modern elephant's.