Topic: tech trends

  • 2025 Consumer Tech Unwrapped AI Scrutiny Retro Vibes and the Smart Ring Boom

    2025 Consumer Tech Unwrapped AI Scrutiny Retro Vibes and the Smart Ring Boom

    The 2025 consumer is tech-savvy, critical, and value-driven. A report from Talkwalker uncovers the key trends shaping the future, including intense scrutiny of AI ethics, the rise of social commerce-fueled gadget buys, a surprising retro tech revival, and a massive shift toward refurbished devices.

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  • Why AI Agents Didn't Dominate in 2025: A 'Timeless' Story

    Why AI Agents Didn't Dominate in 2025: A 'Timeless' Story

    The widespread adoption of AI agents in 2025 failed to meet predictions, as most companies struggled with foundational issues like outdated legacy systems and a lack of strategic planning. Key implementation hurdles include poorly organized data architecture that hinders AI functionality and a la...

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  • Your Robot Is Getting Its Own AI Assistant

    Your Robot Is Getting Its Own AI Assistant

    The Vergecast highlights innovative tech from a Berlin trade show, including robot vacuums that can climb stairs and upgraded Philips Hue motion-sensing lights requiring a new hub. The episode discusses the Google antitrust trial, where the judge's remedies have faced widespread dissatisfaction a...

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  • Supabase Turned Down Millions to Hit a $5B Valuation

    Supabase Turned Down Millions to Hit a $5B Valuation

    Supabase, an open-source database platform, has experienced explosive growth, raising $100 million at a $5 billion valuation shortly after a previous $200 million round at a $2 billion valuation. The company's CEO, Paul Copplestone, is rejecting large enterprise contracts to focus on a developer-...

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