JESSICA BURSZTYNSKY

Jessica Bursztynsky is a staff writer for Fast Company, covering the gig economy and other consumer internet companies. She previously covered tech and breaking news for CNBC.
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Apple partners with a brain-computer startup to turn thoughts into device control

The tech giant is working with Synchron to develop neural interfaces that let users control Apple devices with their brains.
Apple partners with a brain-computer startup to turn thoughts into device control
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Apple eyes AI-powered search as Safari usage declines

Apple’s Eddy Cue says AI engines like OpenAI and Perplexity could eventually replace Google—threatening the tech giants’ $20 billion search deal.
Apple eyes AI-powered search as Safari usage declines
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Microsoft thinks AI colleagues are coming soon

Microsoft is dubbing 2025 the year of the ‘Frontier Firm.’
Microsoft thinks AI colleagues are coming soon
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Elon Musk privately pressured Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on content moderation: report

After Musk and Reddit’s CEO exchanged messages, the site banned forums protesting him—raising moderator concerns about external pressure on content enforcement.
Elon Musk privately pressured Reddit CEO Steve Huffman on content moderation: report
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Meta’s Threads is finally getting ads

We knew this was coming.
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5 things to know about TikTok replacement RedNote

A quick guide to the app that’s courting TikTok users ahead of the U.S. ban.
5 things to know about TikTok replacement RedNote
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the TikTok ban

The Biden administration passed a bill earlier this year that requires TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance to either divest or be banned in the country as early as Jan. 19.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the TikTok ban
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Pet parent gift guide: The gifts we want for our pets this year

From scratch pads to doggie sweaters, these gifts are great for our favorite furry pals.
Pet parent gift guide: The gifts we want for our pets this year
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Bitcoin $100K party: Why the price is a psychological milestone for longtime crypto believers

It’s an especially dramatic turnaround from when the price of a single Bitcoin dropped below $17,000 in 2022.
Bitcoin $100K party: Why the price is a psychological milestone for longtime crypto believers
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Apple’s top app and game finalists this year include classics like Zoom and New York Times Games

The list of 45 apps, which span 12 different categories, highlight a collection of personalized tools and vibrant gameplay.