Archive - w3w

May 2025

April 2025

The AI research assistant every reporter should try

Google's NotebookLM stands apart for its journalism-specific strengths.

Apr 27 •

Yes, that was a market crash. Duh.

Wikipedia is still unpacking how to accurately describe the S&P’s slide. This should be an easy call.

Apr 20 •

Embracing a new AI-assisted workflow

I'm adding structure -- and opening up -- the process for producing the w3w newsletter.

Apr 13 •

The trade war is coming for tech.

As countries retaliate against America's new tariffs, software and internet services will experience their share of turbulence.

Apr 6 •

March 2025

Signalgate flips Washington's script on encrypted messaging

We've come a long way indeed from the post-9/11 freakout over pro-privacy apps.

Mar 30 •

Social apps are using a new, less detectable form of tracking.

New research project is seeking volunteers to help sniff out server-to-server profiling of users.

Mar 23 •

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