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Many of the brands that rose to prominence during the millennial heyday are now facing growing pains — forced to either go mainstream or close shop. Why It Hits: Millennial-era startups thrived on putting a trendy spin on everyday items, often wrapped in social justice branding — and if they could be delivered direct-to-consumer, all […]
Microschools — for-profit institutions with typically fewer than 150 students and largely operating beyond government oversight — are becoming popular with Silicon Valley’s elite. The Big Picture: The classic education system is being disrupted by the rise of AI, government cutbacks, and an evolving job market that’s making college a less viable option for many people. […]
A joint study from University College London and the University of Florida found that 40% fewer Americans read for pleasure today than two decades ago — sparking fears the pastime is losing cultural relevance. Why It Hurts: Reading isn’t just entertainment — it boosts vocabulary, imagination, mental health, empathy, and much more. If reading continues […]
While the promise of AI-powered autonomous robots has sparked major investment, most machines are still controlled by human operators. The Big Picture: It’s no secret that the rise of AI and robotics could one day displace millions of jobs. But for now, many workers are being replaced first by lower-wage operators overseas — an echo […]
A startup called Tin Can is reviving the landline with its first batch of corded devices that harken back to a simpler time of communication. Why It Rings: The rise of dumbphones, early-aughts flip phones, and phone-locking tools shows society pushing back against the distractions and dangers of the always-connected smartphone. With analog devices cool […]
ESPN’s new streaming service and app, which launched today, features a TikTok-style vertical video feed packed with clips from shows, game highlights, and user-generated content from its growing roster of in-house creators. The Big Picture: Every social platform has a vertical feed, but ESPN’s marks one of the first times an entertainment company has jumped […]
MSCHF, the brilliant Brooklyn-based art collective famous for satirizing culture, is launching a creative agency to bring its talents to the world of branding. Why It Hits: Since its founding in 2016, MSCHF has evolved from a collective that angered the targets of its trolling into one of the coolest groups for artists to collaborate […]
Indie entertainment studio Cineverse is teaming up with Banyan Ventures to form MicroCo — America’s answer to the rising mini-drama boom. The Little Picture: Mini-dramas — low-budget, bite-sized soap operas that have exploded among Gen Zers and middle-aged women — are wildly popular across Asia, especially in China. Cineverse, Banyan, and their roster of seasoned […]
Iconic private-member club Soho House is going private again in a $2.7 billion deal with MCR Hotels, Apollo Global Management, founder Nick Jones, and majority-shareholder Ron Burkle. Why It Vibes: Soho House, a membership club that caters to professional creatives, business elites, and everyone who likes to orbit those circles, has struggled on the public […]
YouTube is making a long-shot overture to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to host the Academy Awards. The Big Picture: YouTube consistently ranks as the most-watched streaming platform on American TVs, according to Nielsen. It’s also been expanding into live events, most notably with its successful run of NFL Sunday Ticket. […]