Phoebe Bridgers Ditched the Internet to Hype Up Her New Music. It’s Working
The indie artist has played a string of surprise, small-venue shows with no phones allowed, prompting fans to piece together…
The TikTok Ban Was Never About TikTok
A new documentary chronicles how the app became a stand-in for American anxieties about social media, China, and political power.
Wave Cash App’s Magic Wand to Pay for Stuff
You can tap the star-shaped, NFC-enabled wand at terminals to make contactless payments. It’s the first of several tap-to-pay hardware…
Segway Myon Electric Bike Review: Too Smart?
From app-controlled security to electronic shifting and radar alerts, Segway’s Myon may have more tech than you need. That’s not…
Jeff Bezos Is Funding a Wild Hunt for the Brain’s ‘Core Algorithm’
With $500 million in funding and a reported $2.5 billion valuation, Flourish wants to reinvent AI by putting real neurons…
Alpha School’s Ritzy New York City Campus Costs $65,000 a Year—but Isn’t Actually a School
A homeschooling center in Manhattan is part of the company’s nationwide expansion. Internal documents reveal its strategy: “Opening date >…
Quantum Computing Is Having Its Public Market Moment
Quantinuum, a quantum computing startup, is losing millions. Investors want in anyway.