Facebook turns 20—where does it go from here?
Deep down, Facebook is not entirely unlike many brilliant, high-potential 20-year-olds. Its appeal is clear.
Its performance is generally very strong, if not outstanding. Yet...
How tech layoffs herald the shift towards an empathy-driven job market
Over 260,000 tech jobs were cut in 2023, and the trend continues into 2024, even though other job areas are booming.
This wave of layoffs...
For legacy media studios, streaming has dried up revenue. Can they change the channel
The world's most successful entertainment companies are under economic siege from tech titans such as Netflix, Apple and Amazon, forcing traditional media players to...
AI job boom: How the D.C. area is leading the way
Researchers from the University of Maryland have launched a cool new tool that shows where jobs that need artificial intelligence (AI) skills are popping...
Double majors: A smart move for weathering economic storms
In the ever-changing job market, choosing what to study in college can feel like a high-stakes decision.
A recent study sheds light on an intriguing...
What are ‘good’ and ‘bad’ debts, and which should I pay off first
With the cost of living soaring and many struggling to get a pay rise, it’s not surprising people are using debt to navigate life’s...
Mac at 40: User experience was the innovation that launched a technology revolution
Technology innovation requires solving hard technical problems, right?
Well, yes. And no.
As the Apple Macintosh turns 40, what began as Apple prioritizing the squishy concept...
Why did Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have a sealed-off emergency exit in the first...
The aviation industry is still in shock from a near disaster on Jan. 5, 2024, in which a 60-pound “door plug” blew out from...
What should you expect from the economy in 2024
Although the economy has improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation has been a challenge for many Americans throughout 2023 and the economy remains a...
What’s the truth behind the shoplifting epidemic? Six key questions answered
According to media reports, in 2023 the UK experienced an unprecedented wave of shoplifting.
The theory goes that the cost of living crisis and poor...