Yope Raises $12.3M for Algorithm-Free Social Network Built on Private Micro-Communities
Northzone-led funding backs a privacy-first social platform targeting young users fatigued by algorithmic feeds and creator culture.
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Meta's Smart Glasses Join the Subscription Economy
Meta is introducing a paid tier for advanced AI features on Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, signaling a shift toward recurring revenue in consumer hardware.
Slowtech Movement Resurrects 'Friction' as a Feature Against Attention Overload
Refurbished iPods and retro devices are experiencing unexpected demand as younger consumers reject algorithmic optimization in favor of intentional, boundary-setting technology.
The 'Together Tech' Countermovement: Why Founders Are Betting Against AI Hype in 2026
A wave of startups are raising capital for in-person, human-centric products—from social games to climate tech—while AI funding reaches record levels.
Spotify Launches AI Podcast Generation and Interactive Listening Tools
Spotify rolls out AI-powered question answering, custom podcast creation, and creator monetization features to compete with NotebookLM and YouTube's conversational tools.