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Analysis

Sometimes the news can be complicated and nuanced, which is why our experts go deeper into the most important developments and trends in the tech world to help you understand how they might evolve through analysis, explainers, critical takes, and expert points of view.

Inside the LG G5’s shocking last-place finish at the 2025 TV Shootout

I helped score the annual Value Electronics TV Shootout. Here’s what goes on behind the scenes.

The chaos and confusion of itch.io and Steam’s abrupt adult game ban

Thousands of games and media have been delisted from two major platforms. Here’s how that happened.

The dangerously blurry line between wellness and medical tech

Whoop’s FDA notice is a reminder that it’s harder to tell what’s a medical feature and what’s “just for fun.”

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Trump’s AI plan is a massive handout to gas and chemical companies

The Trump administration wants to build data center projects on Superfund sites, and with as little oversight as possible.

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Women’s ‘red flag’ app Tea is a privacy nightmare

After last week’s hack, the app has been breached again.

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Breaking down Trump’s big gift to the AI industry

Trump wants everyone using AI — as long as he agrees with what it says.

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The frenzied, gamified chase for Labubus

You just can’t win — until you do.

Donkey Kong Bananza turns destruction into joy

Why yes, I would like to go ape shit.

The MAGA backlash over Epstein isn’t dying down

Right-wing influencers now have to choose between authenticity to their brand, and their loyalty to Trump.