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Thoughts on news, media, and building Ripple.

The best AI news apps in 2026 (I build one of them)

Particle, Ground News, Feedly, Apple News, Google News, Perplexity and my own app, Ripple. Real prices, real platforms, and an honest verdict on who each one is actually for.

Ground News alternatives in 2026 (I build one of them)

AllSides, Particle, Feedly, Apple News, Google News and my own app, Ripple. Real 2026 prices, which ones do bias ratings, and an honest answer on whether Ground News is worth paying for.

The 9 most trusted news sources in 2026 (and the blind spot in each one)

US media trust hit a record low of 28% in Gallup's 2025 poll. Here are the 9 news sources I still read in 2026, who pays for each one, and where each one is weakest.

How to read the news without bias in 2026

Every news outlet has an angle. Here's how to spot bias, read past it, and actually understand what's happening in the world.

Why I Built Ripple

I got tired of every news app trying to make me angry. So I built one that just tells you what's going on.

News that actually matters to you.

Personalized briefings from 11 news sources. Free to download, with an optional subscription for unlimited analysis.

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