Tech This Week: Starlink's Game-Changing $40 Plan, Big Tech Layoffs & Social Media's Mind Games

Inside TikTok's Influence: How Viral Challenges Shape Real-World Behavior

TikTok challenges have evolved from harmless fun into powerful forces that shape behavior both online and offline. This deep dive explores the psychology behind viral content, revealing how the platform's algorithm amplifies social conformity and creates feedback loops that reward participation with likes and visibility. While some challenges promote fitness and charity, others have led to dangerous stunts and tragic consequences. Understanding the mental health impacts—from anxiety to addictive engagement patterns—is crucial for users, parents, and platforms working to balance creativity with safety in the digital age.

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Here’s an un-boring way to invest that billionaires have quietly leveraged for decades

If you have enough money that you think about buckets for your capital…

Ever invest in something you know will have low returns—just for the sake of diversifying?

CDs… Bonds… REITs… :(

Sure, these “boring” investments have some merits. But you probably overlooked one historically exclusive asset class:

It’s been famously leveraged by billionaires like Bezos and Gates, but just never been widely accessible until now.

It outpaced the S&P 500 (!) overall WITH low correlation to stocks, 1995 to 2025.*

It’s not private equity or real estate. Surprisingly, it’s postwar and contemporary art.

And since 2019, over 70,000 people have started investing in SHARES of artworks featuring legends like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso through a platform called Masterworks.

• 23 exits to date

• $1,245,000,000+ invested

• Annualized net returns like 17.6%, 17.8%, and 21.5%

My subscribers can SKIP their waitlist and invest in blue-chip art.

Just click this link

_{Investing involves risk. Past performance not indicative of future returns. Reg A disclosures at masterworks.com/cd}

Amazon Cuts 700 NYC Jobs in Massive Corporate Restructuring

Amazon confirmed it's eliminating nearly 700 corporate positions across nine Manhattan offices as part of a sweeping 14,000-job reduction worldwide. The cuts hit hardest at the Manhattan West office and the Fifth Avenue Tech Hub, reflecting CEO Andy Jassy's push for a 'leaner' organizational structure. Affected employees will receive 90-day notices, severance packages, and career transition support. This move mirrors broader trends across Big Tech, where companies are trimming headcount to invest more heavily in artificial intelligence while adapting to changing market conditions.

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Your Complete Guide to Choosing the Perfect GPU in 2025

Selecting the right graphics card can make or break your PC experience, whether you're gaming at 4K or editing professional videos. This comprehensive guide breaks down the essential factors: VRAM requirements (6-8GB for 1080p, 12GB+ for 4K), benchmark comparisons, and power supply compatibility. Budget tiers range from entry-level cards like the RTX 4060 for esports gaming to high-end options like the RTX 4080 for ultra settings. With insights on NVIDIA's ray tracing advantages versus AMD's competitive pricing and rasterization performance, this guide ensures you'll make an informed decision that matches your monitor, budget, and future-proofing needs.

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