What does Trace include?

Trace gives you trending topics grouped from many sources, each with an AI summary, key points, and a timeline.

How much does Trace cost?

Trace Pro is $2.99/month in the US (was $4.99/month; pricing varies by region, e.g. ₹19/month in India). You can cancel anytime from your profile.

How does personalization work?

You choose the topics you care about. Trace uses those inputs to prioritize and summarize the stories in your daily feed.

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Evidence-based analysis of information overload, attention economics, and calm technology — grounded in academic research.

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Why Multi-Source Curation Beats Raw Volume

Information overload keeps rising in digital environments. The answer is not more links. It is better curation, tighter feedback loops, and stronger source selection.

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AI News Summaries Only Work With Real Context

AI summaries can compress information fast, but without source diversity and context they create confusion. This is why Trace starts from grouped stories, not one isolated take.

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Designing News Products That Respect Attention

Products that respect attention are easier to trust and easier to keep using. In news, that means grouped topics, calmer interfaces, and fewer low-signal interruptions.

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How to Build an Attention Moat Against Digital Brain Rot

Brain rot isn't just a meme. Research shows how fragmented feeds degrade attention. Learn evidence-based strategies to build an attention moat — systems that protect your focus without requiring heroic willpower.

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