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The Curious About Everything Newsletter #63
The many interesting things I read in May 2026

The Curious About Everything Newsletter #60
The many interesting things I read in February 2026

Reality Check
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Interesting Conferences in 2026

Some ideas for what comes next, May 2026
Gemini Flash 3.5, Mythos, open-closed balance, America's open-source surge, emerging power struggles and more.


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Things You Might've Missed: January 2026 - Valerie Rayne Writes
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Digital News Report 2026
As the world changes at accelerating speed, news media report and update on these events around the clock, jostling for a share of the four to five hours each day that people devote to their smartphones. For some, this means new opportunities to stay close to news stories as they unfold; for others, it risks creating a sense of overload.

Things You Might've Missed: March 2026 - Valerie Rayne Writes
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My 2026 Open Social Web Predictions - Tim Chambers
Predictions for 2026 include growth forecasts for various social media platforms, advancements in federated technologies, and anticipated shifts in how …

Things You Might've Missed: February 2026 - Valerie Rayne Writes
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