Rotterdam becomes first Dutch city to restitute colonial objects

The city has returned 68 objects to Indonesia, a former Dutch colony

How queuing for stuff became just as important as buying it

In 2024, the almighty queue became a signifier of cool in and of…

Audiobooks are booming, thanks to streaming subscriptions

As Amazon opens access to Audible, expect demand to grow

LA thinks AI could help decide which homeless people get scarce housing — and which don’t

Without enough houses for its growing homeless population, the city…

The Rich Can Afford Personal Care. The Rest Will Have to Make Do With AI

From personal trainers to in-person therapy, only the wealthy have…

After work: If AI takes all our jobs, what’s next for humanity?

Robots are coming for our careers, and Gen Z is calling it quits on…

The Death of Search

AI is transforming how billions navigate the web. A lot will be lost…

It’s Time to Make the Internet Safer for Kids

Parent power alone won’t ensure the next generation’s…

New seal of approval for tech products that respect people’s time, attention and humanity

Calm Tech Certified is pushing for digital products that enhance…

Returning the Amazon Rainforest to Its True Caretakers

Indigenous peoples forced from the Amazon rainforest are finally…

The World’s Largest Ocean Dispute

Environmental Sensing Is Here, Tracking Everything from Forest Fires to Threatened Species

The internet of things turned every device in your house into a smart…