2025 Trends

03
Jul
Editorial illustration of robots replacing artists in a creative studio, highlighting AI's disruption of freelance creative jobs

The Creative Class Collapse — Why AI Replaced Artists Before Accountants

Creative work was supposed to be AI-proof. But it’s being replaced faster than spreadsheets. From freelance writers to illustrators, the creative economy is being reshaped in real-time. Here’s what’s happening — and how not to get replaced by a prompt.
4 min read
02
Jul
A humanoid AI robot sits at the head of a corporate boardroom as laid-off employees pack boxes. A chart behind shows Copilot revenue rising while headcount falls.

Why Microsoft Is Firing AI Engineers — Even While Betting Everything on AI

Microsoft just laid off 9,000 employees—including AI engineers. But this isn't a retreat from AI. It's what scaling actually looks like. Here's why Copilot revenue is up, and headcount is down.
3 min read
02
Jul
Illustration of executives unplugging a humanoid AI robot in a boardroom, with a chart showing 42% AI project abandonment in 2025. Mood: ironic, satirical, corporate burnout.

Why Everyone’s Firing Their AI Assistant — The GPT Honeymoon Is Over

The AI assistant era is cooling down fast. GPT-4o is throttled, Claude is hallucinating, and 42% of enterprise AI projects are now dead in the water. Here's why it matters.
4 min read
01
Jul
Digital illustration of a confident Gen Z investor surrounded by crypto, sneakers, wine, and art, symbolizing the rise of alternative assets over traditional finance.

Why Gen Z Is Betting Big on Sneakers, Crypto, and Collectibles

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of investing — with crypto, collectibles, and cultural clout. Here’s how they’re redefining wealth (and why your dad still loves bonds).
3 min read
30
Jun
A satirical cartoon shows Robinhood sprinting with a “Tokenized Stocks” baton, ahead of Coinbase holding SEC papers and Kraken riding a Solana hoverboard under a neon EU sign.

Robinhood’s Crypto Pivot: Tokenized Stocks, Real Hype, and a European Loophole

Robinhood just launched tokenized stocks for EU users via Arbitrum. OpenAI and SpaceX shares are now retail-accessible. Is this the future of global investing—or another crypto sugar high?
4 min read
30
Jun
Trump pulls a rope in a tug-of-war with a crumpling red maple leaf, with Google, Meta, and Amazon logos in the middle. A large “3%” symbol shatters behind them.

Why Canada Killed Its Tech Tax—One Day Before Launch

Canada spent four years building a tax to rein in Big Tech. Then Trump tugged, and it collapsed—just one day before launch. What happened, and why it matters.
2 min read
27
Jun
Infographic showing Google’s –8.0% YTD return with a red arrow, Apple and Tesla logos behind it, and a glowing Gemini 2.5 AI chip with $70B buyback tag on the right.

Why Google Stock Is Lagging in 2025 – And Why That Might Be the Point

Google is down 8% in a booming Big Tech year. Is it falling behind—or building something bigger? Here's what investors are missing.
4 min read
27
Jun
Split image of DeepSeek app on a smartphone and a German eagle with a data shield and "BAN" stamp, symbolizing Germany's action against the Chinese app.

Germany Moves to Ban DeepSeek App Over Privacy Fears

Germany tells Apple and Google to remove Chinese app DeepSeek over privacy risks.
2 min read
26
Jun
Thumbnail image showing a glowing map of Switzerland with tech icons, and ETH Zurich, EPFL, Innosuisse buildings beside upward arrows and $100B innovation headline.

Switzerland's Deep-Tech Goldmine – Why the Alpine Nation Is Dominating Science-Driven Innovation

Switzerland isn't just mountains and chocolate—it's a rising force in AI, biotech, and quantum. Here's how this small country became Europe's $100B innovation engine.
3 min read
26
Jun
Illustration of Meta AI data center with solar panels and wind turbines labeled Yellow Wood, Pleasant Prairie, and Decoy, symbolizing a 791 MW clean energy deal.

Meta Inks 791 MW Clean Energy Deal to Power AI

Meta adds 791 MW of clean energy to fuel its growing AI data centers across three states.
2 min read

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