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The Science of Designing Technology for Sleep
How to choose sleep technology that supports better habits, and avoid devices, data and wellness claims that can…
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Cyber Culture
How to Leave a Social Media Platform Without Losing Your Digital Life
Deleting an account is only one part of leaving. Learn how to protect your data, contacts, access, identity…
Artificial Intelligence
The Psychology of Delegating Decisions to Machines
Why AI recommendations can feel reassuring—and how to delegate decisions without giving up meaningful human judgment.
Artificial Intelligence
What Happens When a Robot Makes a Mistake in Public?
When an autonomous robot fails in public, the central question is usually not whether the machine is guilty,…
Digital Work
Why Indoor Air Is Becoming a Technology Problem
Sensors, smart ventilation and building controls can help manage changing indoor air conditions, but they depend on sound…
Future Tech
What Happens to Batteries at the End of Life?
A battery that no longer powers a phone, laptop or vehicle as expected may still be repaired, reused,…
Artificial Intelligence
When a Recommendation System Becomes a Gatekeeper
Ranking systems can shape access to jobs, news, housing, credit and audiences by determining what becomes visible first.
Artificial Intelligence
Why AI-Generated Work Needs a Chain of Custody
AI content provenance creates a defensible record of how AI-assisted work was created, reviewed, changed, and approved.
Artificial Intelligence
The New Problem With AI Assistants: Conflicting Instructions
AI agents can receive competing requests from users, organizations, websites, and safety systems. An instruction hierarchy helps define…
Apps & Software
LinkNauta: Affordable Real-Browser Testing for Teams
Originally conceived as a platform for generating controlled website visits, LinkNauta is also emerging as an affordable QA…