technology

Cole Diggins photographed in the TNNN business annex on Thursday, approximately forty minutes before he stopped answering follow-up questions.

Ask the Futurist: Cole Diggins Answers Your Questions About Tomorrow

Our resident technology columnist returns for a third season of forward-thinking Q&A; readers ask about gadgets, productivity, and the burning structure on 4th Street

By Margaret Huang · Jun 18, 2026

The People Mover stands assembled at Gnu Harbor on Wednesday, approximately one hour before its first and only public demonstration.

Local

Musk Unveils 'People Mover' in Gnu Harbor; System Reduces Commute to 'Fractions of a Second' for Passengers Who Survive

Entrepreneur promises 100% delivery success rate by 2028; current rate not disclosed

By Margaret Huang · May 23, 2026

News

Is AI Finally Coming for Your Job? An Update on Our Prior Coverage of Whether AI Is Finally Coming for Your Job

This is the 1,827th consecutive day The New Newmanton News has run a version of this article. Analysts say the answer may be different this time.

By Margaret Huang · May 23, 2026

Local

Peter Thiel Dressed in Victim's Skin Orders Uva Latte at Gnu Starbucks; Baristas Note Loyalty Points Did Not Transfer

Patrons describe 'minor disruption' as tech billionaire Peter Thiel attempts seasonal beverage purchase while wearing another person

By Claire Beaulieu · May 21, 2026

Wren Hollister's desk on Tuesday, showing three open browser tabs, a printed diagram of the entorhinal cortex with the words 'PARTS NODE??' written in the margin, and a mason jar of dark soil whose origin is not confirmed.

Opinion

I Think I Found a New Part of the Brain

Suki and I have been at this for eleven days. Something is in there.

By Wren Hollister · May 12, 2026

A young student at HolyPath's graduation ceremony.

You Already Handle So Much — Imagine Doing It With Omniscience

HolyPath Learning's graduates report improved water-walking, a dramatic reduction in death anxiety, and frankly astonishing bread-to-guest ratios

Paid Partnership with HolyPath Learning · May 28, 2026

Dominic Farrell, 19, hunted for sport by Peter Thiel

Obituaries

Dominic Farrell, 19, College Sophomore Dead After Being Hunted For Sport By Peter Thiel

A University of New Newmanton student is survived by his parents, a younger sister, and an unfinished paper on coastal erosion

By Margaret Huang · Mar 8, 2026