Lifestyle
The Comparison Trap: How Social Media Rewires Your Sense of Enough
You know comparison is the thief of joy. But knowing doesn't stop it. Here's what psychology reveals about why we compare and how to reclaim your own measure.
Quinn Mercer·
Social Media
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Technology
TikTok Sale to Oracle Consortium Closes Wednesday: What Changes
After a year of legal battles and last-minute deals, TikTok's US operations officially transfer to American ownership on January 22nd.
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Technology
Australia Bans Social Media for Kids Under 16: The World Is Watching
Australia becomes the first major democracy to enforce a strict social media age limit. Tech platforms now face pressure to verify ages more rigorously.
Shaw Beckett·
Technology
Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year Is 'Rage Bait', And You Already Know Why
The dictionary's annual pick captures exactly what's broken about the internet in 2025.
Shaw Beckett·
World
The Country That Banned Social Media for a Month (and What Happened)
When Pakistan shut down social platforms to curb unrest, something unexpected happened, and it's got governments everywhere paying attention.
Shaw Beckett·
Politics
The Supreme Court Case That Could Change the Internet Forever
Section 230 protected the internet for 25 years, but the Supreme Court might be about to gut it, and everyone online should care.
Shaw Beckett·
Entertainment
Inside the Weird World of TikTok Fame (Where Stars Burn Out in Months)
Going viral on TikTok can make you a millionaire overnight, but the platform's algorithm is brutal, and most creators flame out fast.
Shaw Beckett·
Politics
The TikTok Ban That Never Happened (and What It Tells Us)
After years of threats and deadlines, TikTok is still here, and the failed ban reveals how tech policy actually works in Washington.
Shaw Beckett·