On the Radar: DuckDuckGo Expands into Anti-AI Waters, Meta Ships Out 13+ Accounts and AI and Faith
DuckDuckGo grows by offering an AI-free alternative. Meta implements its new teen account settings globally. AI biases prevent full faith dialogues.
Finding the Spiritual Sub-Basement in ‘Backrooms’
‘Backrooms’ speaks into our fear of the unknown, particularly the unknown things about ourselves. But God speaks into those fears, too, and offers a much more comforting resolution.
On the Radar: Tech CEOs Before the Senate, Roblox Settlement and Full-Price Video Game Fatigue
The Senate calls tech CEOs to testify. Roblox pays Nevada $12 million. Most gamers refuse to buy full-price video games.
Movie Monday: ‘Michael’ Mounts Box-Office Comeback
In an unsettled week at the box office, the musical biopic ‘Michael’ returned to take the box office crown.
On the Radar: Canvas Cyberattack, AI in Kids’ Toys and ‘Stressful’
Thousands of schools were affected by a cyberattack on Canvas. AI toys continue to flood the market. “Stressful” becomes America’s describer for 2026.
Do Parents Even Care Anymore? The Strange Case of Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll
The parental concerns of yesteryear are faded in today’s light, surpassed by a unified fear of screen time. Why is that?
Movie Monday: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Knocks Around ‘Mortal Kombat II’
In a battle of sequels, ‘Mortal Kombat II’ fell short against the overpowering sense of fashion of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’
On the Radar: Online Prediction Markets, Feelings-Focused AI Models and Dead Internet Theory
Online prediction markets move to block underage users. A new study shows that AI models that consider user feelings get facts wrong.
The Plight of Babes in AI Toyland
Artificial intelligence has become a part of the toys our children play with. But are there problems with putting our babes in AI Toyland?
Movie Monday: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Takes the Crown
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sashayed to a winning opening weekend while other box-office newcomers ranked further down in the ratings.