We asked our staff for their 2026 predictions
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Everything is gambling now
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Merriam-Webster names ‘slop’ the word of the year
(techcrunch.com)
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Generative AI hype distracts us from AI’s more important breakthroughs
(technologyreview.com)
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The end of OpenAI, and other 2026 predictions
(theverge.com)
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ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ is expected to debut in Q1 2026
(theverge.com)
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A “frozen” dictionary for Python
(news.ycombinator.com)
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The Vergecast 2025 year in review
(theverge.com)
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Meta battles Mass. in court over allegedly designing apps to be addictive to kids
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Trials avoid high risk patients and underestimate drug harms
(news.ycombinator.com)
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Justin Bieber Is Fed Up With This iPhone Design Feature: 'Find Everyone at Apple'
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Gboard voice input is getting a major usability upgrade from Smart Dictation with Gemini
(androidauthority.com)
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Will blockbuster obesity drugs revolutionize addiction treatment?
(feeds.nature.com)
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2025 was filled with rage bait. Why Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year makes total sense
(feeds.feedburner.com)
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The Signal Is the Noise
(news.ycombinator.com)
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You can now watch a Google DeepMind doc for free
(engadget.com)
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Tech company CTO and others indicted for exporting Nvidia chips to China
(arstechnica.com)
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Bypassing the Branch Predictor
(news.ycombinator.com)
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