







The many interesting things I read in May 2026
The Curious About Everything Newsletter #65
The many interesting things I read in July 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
Why Are We Still Doing This?
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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.

The future of news is happening where no one is looking
"In 2026, more news organizations will understand that people don’t always want an article. Sometimes they just want clarity."

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.


Announcing mu.social, and other news - Updates from the Modal Foundation
Major updates and announcements
News: WHAT open mailing list announcement — WHATWG
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 …

rohit on Twitter / X
One of the most fun papers I've read in recent times. Excellent. Reminiscent of the good old days of science papers. pic.twitter.com/4a7qRTloSG— rohit (@krishnanrohit) December 30, 2024

What We’re Looking for at All Things Open 2026 • All Things Open
The 2026 All Things Open call-for-papers officially opens on Tuesday, February 17. Anyone and everyone interested is encouraged to submit a talk title and abstract before the closing date of Tuesday, March 31.... Read More
