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Top 10 Learning Apps in 2025 That Are Changing How We Learn
Learning has transcended traditional classrooms, with numerous apps offering innovative and engaging educational experiences. Here are the top 10 learning apps in 2025 that are making significant impacts: 1. Duolingo Duolingo remains a leader in language education, offering courses in over 42 languages. Its gamified approach keeps learners engaged, and...
Is It Better to Read or Listen to Books? We Tested Both.
In an age of multitasking and digital fatigue, choosing how to consume knowledge matters just as much as what we consume. Maybe you’ve asked yourself: Should I sit down with a book—or hit play on a podcast? Do I retain more by reading, or is listening actually better for me?...
How to Be Wise: Small Habits That Make a Big Difference
In a world moving faster than our brains can process, being smart often feels like reacting quickly. But being wise? That’s something else entirely. In 2025, wisdom means staying grounded amid chaos, making thoughtful choices in a noisy world, and nurturing habits that fuel not just intelligence—but insight. 🌪️ Welcome...
The AI Horizon in 2025: What’s Next for Everyday Intelligence?
by Eric Li — roaming coder, shipping AI stuff from anywhere with Wi-Fi As the Engineering Lead at Acorn, I spend a lot of time thinking about the future—not just of code or infrastructure, but of learning itself. Every week, we ask ourselves: how can we use AI not just...
Empowering Women: 3 Must-Reads with Summaries & Podcasts to Elevate Women’s History Month
As we celebrate Women’s History Month 2025, the Acorn is excited to collaborate with WOMEN x AI on a special blog highlighting influential books that showcase the power of women in technology, leadership, and personal growth. This year’s theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” perfectly aligns with...
How Do People Read? Understanding Reading Styles and Tips to Improve
How Do People Read? Understanding Reading Styles and Tips to Improve Reading is a fundamental part of learning and absorbing information, but have you ever considered how people actually read? Not everyone reads the same way, and understanding different reading styles can help you refine your own approach to processing...
5 Simple Strategies to Master Any Book
5 Simple Strategies to Master Any Book (and Retain the Knowledge for Life!) Reading isn’t just a pastime — it’s one of the most powerful ways to grow intellectually, gain insight, and broaden your worldview. But how do you move beyond flipping through pages and instead truly digest the core...
Why Conversational Learning Through Podcasts Can Supercharge Your Learning Journey
Why Conversational Learning Through Podcasts Can Supercharge Your Learning Journey 💬🎧 In an age where information is at our fingertips, the way we learn is constantly evolving. Gone are the days when textbooks and lectures were the only means of acquiring knowledge. Today, we’re embracing a new, dynamic approach: conversational...
Surviving the Modern Economy: What You Need to Know
Surviving the Modern Economy: What You Need to Know (Before the Economy Surprises You Again) The Federal Reserve is keeping its foot on the brakes, holding interest rates steady amid persistent inflation concerns. Despite consumer prices falling from their post-pandemic peak, inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target. With borrowing...
From Getting to Yes to Questioning Why
From Getting to Yes to Questioning Why — Pro Tips For Effective Communication in a Workspace Let’s be real: career growth can feel like navigating a maze designed by someone who really enjoys making people cry. You might spend hours agonizing over what to say in that meeting, only to...
How to Set Career Goals for 2025
How to Set Career Goals for 2025 — Without Losing Your Sanity in This Job Market If you’re thinking about your career in 2025 and feeling like the job market is a chaotic reality show where the rules keep changing — you’re not alone. Between layoffs, the rise of AI,...
Navigating Your Career in 2025
Navigating Your Career in 2025: 7 Actionable, No-Nonsense Tips to Stay Ahead The modern workplace isn’t what it used to be. AI is writing emails, automation is replacing entire departments, and LinkedIn influencers keep telling you to “be your best self” while somehow working four hours a week from a...
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Top 10 Learning Apps in 2025 That Are Changing How We Learn
Learning has transcended traditional classrooms, with numerous apps offering innovative and engaging educational experiences. Here are the top 10 learning apps in 2025 that are making significant impacts:
Is It Better to Read or Listen to Books? We Tested Both.
In an age of multitasking and digital fatigue, choosing how to consume knowledge matters just as much as what we consume.
How to Be Wise: Small Habits That Make a Big Difference
In a world moving faster than our brains can process, being smart often feels like reacting quickly. But being wise? That’s something else entirely. In 2025, wisdom means staying grounded amid chaos, making thoughtful choices in a noisy world, and nurturing habits that fuel not just intelligence—but insight.
The AI Horizon in 2025: What’s Next for Everyday Intelligence?
by Eric Li — roaming coder, shipping AI stuff from anywhere with Wi-Fi As the Engineering Lead at Acorn, I spend a lot of time thinking about the future—not just of code or infrastructure, but of learning itself. Every week, we ask ourselves: how can we use AI not just...
Empowering Women: 3 Must-Reads with Summaries & Podcasts to Elevate Women’s History Month
As we celebrate Women’s History Month 2025, the Acorn is excited to collaborate with WOMEN x AI on a special blog highlighting influential books that showcase the power of women in technology, leadership, and personal growth.