‘Surveillance pricing’ revealed: How companies use your data to charge you more than your peers — and how you can beat them

Companies are using your personal data to figure out how much they believe you are willing to pay. Now everyone from ...

How to get the most from Microsoft Advertising campaigns

Improve Microsoft Advertising performance with stronger AI signals, measurement, creative, and campaign structure.

‘Whataboutism’ makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way

“Bean soup theory” refers to people thinking all content they see online should apply to them. Here’s why this is happening ...
Scientific American

Mathematicians still don’t know the fastest way to multiply numbers

This requires an algorithm: students are taught to stack one number atop another and multiply each digit of the bottom number ...

HyperTexting Makes the Entire Web a Social Feed for Your Doomscrolling Pleasure

Spend far too many hours mindlessly scrolling social media feeds, where a black-box algorithm fine-tuned for maximum ...

Instagram is testing a more convenient way to tune recommendations

Instagram is testing new shortcuts for Your Algorithm, making it easier for users to adjust recommendations while browsing Feed and Reels.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...
Daily Breeze

Pasadena Poly student invents device that warns pedestrians of approaching cars

With traffic fatalities the largest killer in L.A., a student has invented a device to let pedestrians know when a car is ...

You and your friend may be paying different prices for the same thing. Here's how companies make that happen

CreditNinja reports that companies use surveillance pricing to charge different prices for the same products based on personal data, including behavior and location.

Is crypto mining still profitable in 2026?

Is crypto mining worth it in 2026? Learn the real costs of hardware, electricity, and taxes, plus beginner-friendly ways to ...

Looking for an antidote to the attention economy? Stop scrolling and try this

Forget the 30-second dopamine hits and settle in for some meditative long-form (very long-form) documentaries.

Are Adjustable Dumbbells Worth The Money? What To Know Before Buying

High-quality adjustable dumbbells make strength training accessible and enjoyable from home. Here’s how popular brands like Nüobell stack up against a gym membership.