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Bumble is preparing a radical AI-powered update that will not only transform its app but also revolutionize online dating, giving users access to “the world’s smartest and most emotionally intelligent matchmaker in existence.” Why It Hits: The dating app industry has undergone a steep financial and cultural decline in the past five years. Almost every […]
A new study by NRG found that Gen Alpha — kids born between 2013 and 2025 — love going to the movies. The Big Picture: While prevailing wisdom says kids love being on their phones, the youngest generation actually craves moments to log off and connect IRL. Going to the movies provides just that, giving […]
The Big Bet: Nuclear fusion — replicating how the Sun generates light and heat by fusing atomic nuclei — is considered the “Holy Grail” of the energy sector, according to The Verge. It promises virtually limitless energy without pollution or waste. Whoever manages to commercialize it could revolutionize nearly every aspect of modern life. Behind […]
Trash collection — one of the messiest and logistically complicated aspects of society — is in the midst of getting a big upgrade with new technology and clean energy. The Big Picture: Americans produce a lot of trash. In 2018, the average American produced a literal ton of trash, according to the EPA. Figuring out […]
Tech companies, digital storefronts, and social platforms are using cutting-edge methods to verify the ages of their users. The Big Picture: The changes come as more legislation is passed to protect kids from online dangers, including the UK’s Online Safety Act and similar laws in Texas, Utah, and Mississippi. While current rules restrict users under […]
Gen Z and lower-income Americans are investing at higher rates than any previous generation, according to a new study from the JPMorganChase Institute. The Big Bet: The increase in investing coincides with record declines in first-time home ownership — the most tried-and-true method of wealth building. With housing prices becoming so cost-prohibitive, many young people […]
A Stanford University study found that AI is hitting young workers the hardest, especially in entry-level roles that were once the bread and butter of college grads. Why It Hurts: The AI revolution arrived in the labor market at a pretty bleak time — high inflation, a profit-above-all-else atmosphere, and endless layoffs. Company adoption has […]
MrBeast, the world’s most successful YouTuber, is making several changes at his company to ensure that it can become a sustainable one. The Big Picture: Despite the millions of dollars that flow through Beast Industries, the company spends a lot more than it makes. Last year, revenue from YouTube and other media hit $224 million, […]
Mall-favorite Abercrombie & Fitch is teaming up with the NFL as the league’s first-ever official fashion partner. The Big Play: The NFL has long trailed behind the NBA and WNBA in the fashion game, where tunnel fits are cultural events in their own right. With fandom evolving and style taking a bigger role in the sports conversation, the […]
Netflix’s surprise anime hit, KPop Demon Hunters, is now a theatrical hit for the theatrically-averse streamer, unofficially debuting at the top of the box office. The Big Picture: After just two months, KPop Demon Hunters is on track to become Netflix’s most-watched English-language movie, with over 200 million views and counting. A theatrical release was icing on the cake, giving its […]