Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teen influencers say
The Threat to a New Generation of Creative Talent For many young artists, social media is no longer just a digital playground—it is a launchpad for professional careers. Aspiring performers point out that a generation of global icons, from Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish to modern rising stars, were discovered as teenagers entirely because they […]
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
PARIS — Dismissing the bleak economic forecasts that have dominated Silicon Valley, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fired back at predictions of a looming AI-driven employment apocalypse, arguing instead that the booming technology will trigger a widespread labor shortage by creating far more work for humans than it displaces. Speaking at Europe’s VivaTech conference, Bezos rejected […]
I tested AI glasses in Paris. Here’s what they got wrong
Artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses have been promoted as the next major step in consumer technology, promising to combine cameras, voice assistants, translation tools, and real-time information into a device that can be worn all day. Technology companies including Meta and other manufacturers believe AI glasses could eventually replace many smartphone functions. However, a recent hands-on […]
Vincent’s parents ‘never say he’s good enough’ – so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
Every day during lunch breaks and after work, 33-year-old Shanghai tech worker Vincent Zhang does something unusual: he opens his phone and watches videos made by a middle-aged couple he calls his “virtual parents.” The pair, who have nearly two million followers on China’s version of TikTok, Douyin, post short videos filled with encouragement, kindness, […]
The race: From robots to EVs
In a two-storey flagship laboratory in one of the many new business hubs in Chongqing, a group of kindergarten children cackle with delight as they watch a robot fish swim around the tank. Other humanoid robots come to life and show off their kung-fu or funky dance moves. The children are eager to show off […]
The Silicon Sunset
Is Moore’s Law Finally Dead, or Just Reincarnated? For over half a century, the heartbeat of the modern world was a simple observation made by Gordon Moore: the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years. This wasn’t just a technical metric; it was a prophecy that fueled the rise of the […]
Why MetaMask is best crypto wallet
While the “best” wallet often depends on your specific needs, MetaMask is widely considered the industry standard and a top choice for several key reasons as of March 2026. Why MetaMask is a Top Choice MetaMask has evolved from a simple Ethereum extension into a robust “Web3 Gateway” with nearly 100 million users worldwide. 1. […]