AI productivity tools were supposed to make work lighter. Tasks would move faster. Planning would become easier. The mental load of modern work would finally ease. Instead, many people in 2025 feel more mentally drained than before. Not because AI doesn’t work—but because it changed where the work happens. This article explains the hidden cognitive … Read more
AI productivity tools were widely expected to save time in 2025. Calendars would optimize themselves, tasks would plan themselves, and assistants would reduce the mental load of modern work. In practice, many users experienced something different. While AI features became more capable and more visible, the total time spent managing work often stayed the same … Read more
An analytical look at how productivity tools performed in 2025, examining real usage patterns, practical outcomes, and the design choices that shaped adoption.