AI News Summaries vs. Human Editors: What Actually Works
We looked at the BBC's AI summaries, AP's new style rules, and plain old human editing. Here's what holds up.
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Phone vs. TV vs. Social: Where News Actually Wins in 2026
Social and video platforms just overtook TV as the top news source. We compare three gadgets for news consumption and pick the winner for most people.
Gadgets & Devices
Why Your News App Is Now a Gadget Problem, Not a Content Problem
We argue that the device you use to read news now determines what you see. Here's how to pick the right screen for the job.
Cybersecurity
Is Your News Feed a Cybersecurity Risk? We Separate Fact from Fiction
We answer common questions about cybersecurity in news consumption, debunking myths with data from the Reuters Institute and others. Learn how to prot...
Gadgets & Devices
Your Gadget Is a News Source: What the Data Actually Says
Think your phone is just a distraction? The 2026 Reuters Institute report shows social and video platforms now beat TV for news. Here's what that mean...
AI & Robotics
Should You Use AI Chatbots for News? A Skeptic's Guide
Only 10% of people use AI chatbots for news weekly, and just 1% call it their main source. Here's why you should treat them as a starting point, not t...
AI & Robotics
Why I'm Telling You to Stop Avoiding AI Chatbots for News
AI chatbots for news are here to stay. I'm not telling you to trust them blindly, but to engage critically. Here's my practical guide to using them re...
Gadgets & Devices
Why You Should Ditch Your News App for a Podcast
You think you need the latest news app for gadget coverage? Wrong. Podcasts and newsletters beat them for depth and trust. Here's why you should switc...
Gadgets & Devices
Stop Trusting Your Phone's News Feed: A Gadget Lover's Guide to Fact-Checking
Your phone is lying to you. Here's how to fact-check news on your gadgets, break the misinformation habit, and get smarter about what you consume.
Gadgets & Devices
Don't Buy a News Gadget: Why Your Phone Is Enough and What to Do Instead
Forget dedicated news devices. Your phone is the best news gadget you own. Here's a practitioner's guide to optimizing it for reliable, non-addictive ...
Software & Apps
Why Your Chatbot News Habit Needs a Human Editor
AI chatbots are becoming a news source, but trust in them is low. We need human oversight and transparent labeling to make AI journalism credible.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Isn't Dead—Your News Diet Is the Problem
You can't spot a phish if your news feed is full of bots. Here's how to fact-check like a pro before you click.
Software & Apps
Your News App Is Dying. Here's What I'd Do Differently.
News apps are fighting for a shrinking audience. I've watched this happen for years. If I ran a newsroom today, I'd stop obsessing over my app and sta...