Tech

These 10 Gadgets Quietly Moved Into American Homes — And We're Just Now Realizing What That Means

From smart speakers that listen 24/7 to LED strips that somehow ended up in every teenager's bedroom, certain tech gadgets stopped being novelties and became furniture. We looked at ten of them — and what their takeover says about who we're becoming.

Jul 4, 2026

Your Streaming App Already Knows What You'll Watch Next Week — Here's Why That's Unsettling

Recommendation engines have gotten so good at predicting what you want that they're quietly reshaping who you are. We went deep on the psychology behind personalized content bubbles — and what happens when you stop choosing for yourself. Spoiler: it's already happening.

Jul 4, 2026