The Best Articles, Videos, and Newsletters in Technology
The most useful articles, videos, and newsletters in Technology from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
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Top 5 Technology Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Technology by Refind users in 2026 so far.
Videos
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The Dead Internet Theory
The internet is ever changing, but over the past couple of years things have started to change. The proportion of bots in increasing. A theory dubbed “The De...
Marc Andreessen - AI, Crypto, 1000 Elon Musks, Regrets, Vulnerabilities, & Managerial Revolution
My podcast with the brilliant Marc Andreessen is out!We discuss:- how AI will revolutionize software- whether NFTs are useless, & whether he should be fundin...
The cult of the founder CEO
Big Tech is fascinated by founder-CEOs. But the very qualities that makes them so dynamic and attractive to venture capitalists can mean they’re not always t...
Why is government failing to regulate Big Tech? 👀 #shorts
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Vinod Khosla: 12 predictions for the future of technology
Techno-optimist Vinod Khosla believes in the world-changing power of "foolish ideas." He offers 12 bold predictions for the future of technology — from preventative medicine to car-free cities to…
What is ...?
New to Technology? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What Is the Open Web?
A working definition of an Open Web and what we can strive for to building an open and sustainable internet.
What Is Code?
If you’re not a professional programmer but you’ve ever used a computer, this article is for you – seriously. You will learn what code is, what software is, how apps get written, and what different programming languages do and why they matter. Plus you’ll get details about other technical issues. Along the way, Bloomberg Businessweek reporter Paul Ford explains the culture and some of the psychology of programming. This delightfully animated article is essential for anyone not in the programming field who uses computers. getAbstract recommends it to everyone interested in learning more about programming, its culture and its principles.
What is robotic process automation?
Robotic process automation (RPA) is an exploding software category in the enterprise. Here's what it means and why it matters.
«Robotic process automation (RPA) — technology that automates monotonous, repetitive chores traditionally performed by human workers — is big business. Forrester estimates that RPA and other AI subfields created jobs for 40% of companies in 2019 and that a tenth of startups now employ more digital workers than human ones.»
How to ...?
How to Excel in Tech Without Learning to Code
Technical literacy is key to career success, even for non-engineers. Learn how to master the tools of your trade and build a solid tech foundation.
«MAKE A PLAN Learning “guitar” is hard, but learning a song on guitar is a lot easier.»
How to Move Money in the 21st Century
“Financial operations” (FinOps) is an emerging software category with a massive opportunity to streamline, automate, and optimize how we move money, while giving the entire organization a real-time…
How to Check Your Devices for Stalkerware
You deserve privacy. Here's how to check your phone, laptop, and online accounts to make sure no one's looking over your shoulder.
How to create space for ethics in AI
We can't wait for tech regulation and competition reform to ensure ethical AI. We need to move forward now.
Trending
These links are currently making the rounds in Technology on Refind.
Athletes keep breaking records — and they may never stop
Technology, shifting rules, and human ambition push athletes beyond biology’s perceived limits.
Humanoid home robots are on the market
A robot butler sounds like a nice idea, but the technology has its drawbacks.
Five ways quantum technology could shape everyday life
Discovering new drugs and ultra-secure communication are all possible offshoots.
Why futuristic, tech-centred ‘smart city’ projects are destined to fail
Technology alone can’t make a city a good place to live.
In solarpunk cities of the future, tech follows nature’s lead
The vision of solarpunk: joining nature with technology in vibrantly inclusive ways to create a world that truly blooms
Short Articles
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Why is quality so rare?
The modern world has made huge advances in knowledge, technology, and skill. We can build faster than ever. We know more than ever. Yet quality still feels so rare. So many things feel unfinished,…
All the cards
If someone hands you a deck, you can be sure there are 52 cards covering four suits. The universe is finite. The cards are the cards, and games work precisely for that reason. Every deck is the sam…
All that torque
A screwdriver works because the handle is bigger than the screw. You can twist the handle with leverage, causing the screw to turn. The bigger the handle, the more leverage you have. We’ve sp…
Software is increasingly being built by AI – so it’s vital to know if it can be trusted
Handing over the tasks once done by human developers comes with some major risks.
«This helps ensure a certain amount of ethical behaviour in the agents. But how can we be sure they understand and follow our instructions? Our solution is to start from the blueprints (the designs) of the software to be built.»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Technology.
How to reclaim meaning in a changing world
Sign up for Roots of Progress Substack The history of technology and the philosophy of progress “In America we have created a new race,” wrote Lewis Mumford in 1940, “with healthy physiques, sometimes…
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The Problem Isn’t Technology, It’s Us
Iona Italia talks to Timandra Harkness about her new book, on our ambivalent relationship with personalised technology.
60 Years Ago, Congress Warned Us About the Surveillance State. What Happened?
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A dozen reasons to read Peter Leyden at this critical juncture in history
To truly understand our historic moment, you need a comprehensive, big-picture, long-term perspective that deeply understands artificial intelligence and the next wave of transformative technologies.
Technology Trends for 2025
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