Our hottest and coldest 2025 takes
The Vergecast
Deep Dive
Why will social media remain fragmented in 2025?
Social media will still be fractured with more platforms like Mastodon, Threads, and X, making it necessary to post to multiple accounts daily.
Why will Amazon's Alexa AI not significantly improve by 2025?
Amazon has no urgent business pressure to make Alexa exceptional, unlike Google and Apple, allowing them to take their time with AI advancements.
Why will cable TV become obsolete by 2025?
Cable TV will essentially die out, leaving only a few holdouts, as companies spin off cable channels and focus on streaming services.
Why will TikTok be sold by 2025?
TikTok's sale will be forced by U.S. laws, and potential buyers like Walmart are less concerned about the algorithm's quality, focusing more on the platform's shopping capabilities.
Why will an AI gadget become popular in 2025?
An AI gadget, possibly from Meta or another company, will integrate AI in a way that makes it highly desirable and widely adopted.
Why will the smart home concept lose its appeal by 2025?
The vision of a fully interconnected smart home will fade as companies like Matter face challenges and consumers lose interest in complex setups.
Why will Google break itself up by 2025?
Google will spin off services like YouTube to mitigate regulatory pressure and create shareholder value, focusing on core businesses.
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