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May 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding real value in a connected world

Technology shapes how we learn, work, and connect, but a former tech leader once argued that stepping back might be the only way to move forward. Speaking to a crowd of graduates, he suggested that screens often stand between people and what truly matters. Forget what you’ve heard about digital succ

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI Can Help Us Understand Well-Being Better

Technology today can track almost everything about our daily lives—from sleep patterns to step counts. Artificial intelligence could soon use this data to guess how we're feeling. But if the AI works like a mystery box, spitting out results without any reasoning, people won't trust it. Imagine an ap

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May 08 2026EDUCATION

Finding time for free play in school

Schools often focus on structured lessons, but a new study suggests something simple might help kids more: free play. Researchers looked at 125 elementary students in a high-poverty area. The kids were split into groups that got 12 weeks of 45-minute free play sessions either in fall or spring. The

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May 07 2026OPINION

Phones in schools: why a total ban misses the bigger picture

Schools today aren’t just teaching algebra or history—they’re preparing students for a world where phones are everywhere. A complete ban on these devices might seem like an easy fix for distractions, but it ignores a bigger issue: teaching responsible use instead of avoiding technology altogether. T

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI at work: more tasks or more jobs?

Technology has always shaped work. When farm tools got better, fewer farmers were needed—but food got cheaper, and new jobs appeared in towns. Electricity did the same, and so did the internet. Dario Amodei now believes AI could create jobs, not just destroy them. He points to the Jevons Paradox: wh

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May 06 2026CRYPTO

How fresh voices are shaping crypto’s future

Tech companies often chase the next big idea without stopping to ask who’s missing from the conversation. At a recent industry gathering, three leaders shared how unexpected perspectives shifted their approach to crypto products, policies, and hiring—proving that diversity isn’t just about fairness,

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May 03 2026OPINION

Teachers and nurses deserve real respect, not just online words

Schools used to be places where adults actually worked with kids, not battlegrounds. Teachers once had room to teach without constant fear of insults, threats, or budget cuts. Now many quit because the job has become harder than it needs to be. Some parents and politicians seem to think teaching is

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Apr 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's AI race heats up as rivals surge past challenges

Tech giants are showing the AI market isn’t slowing anytime soon. Microsoft and Google just reported massive cloud growth, proving they’re making serious money from artificial intelligence. Google’s parent company Alphabet hit $110 billion in revenue, its fastest growth in four years, with cloud sal

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Apr 26 2026FINANCE

Smart Picks or Just Hot Air? What Analysts Really Think About These Tech Giants

Tech stocks are getting a lot of attention lately, with three major companies—Lam Research, ServiceNow, and Apple—drawing bullish reviews from financial experts. Lam Research, a key player in semiconductor manufacturing, saw its stock climb to $267. 78 last Friday. Analysts aren’t just hopeful; they

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Apr 21 2026TECHNOLOGY

Google and Marvell Join Forces to Challenge Nvidia's AI Chip Dominance

Tech giants Google and Marvell are teaming up to develop new chips that could shake up the artificial intelligence market. Their collaboration focuses on a memory processing unit designed to work with Google's existing Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which handle AI tasks. The goal? To speed up how

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