ANALYSIS
What ‘agentic AI’ actually means — and what it can and can’t do for you yet
The phrase is everywhere in 2026. Here is what an AI "agent" really is, where it genuinely helps,…
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Tech
Consumer technology, applied AI, the software that actually ships, and the internet culture around it — edited by Mara Restrepo.
Edited by Mara Restrepo, Tech Editor
ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS
The Login Wall Is Eating the Open Web — What ‘Sign In to Continue’ Actually Costs You
Registration walls are spreading fast across news sites, forums, and apps. Here is what you surrender when you…
GUIDE
How to Tell If a ‘Smart’ Home Gadget Is Actually Worth Buying
The smart home market is full of devices that solve problems you don’t have, require subscriptions you didn’t…
ANALYSIS
What “On-Device AI” Actually Means for Your Privacy
Apple, Google, and a growing number of app developers now market "on-device AI" as a privacy feature. The…
EXPLAINER
Passkeys Explained: What Replaces Your Password, How They Work, and What to Do Now
Passwords have been a known weak point in online security for decades, and the industry has finally agreed…