December 24, 2024

Here are MIT Technology Review’s best-performing stories of 2024

Another year is coming to a close, so let’s look back at the MIT Technology Review stories that resonated most with you, our readers.  We published hundreds of stories in 2024, about AI, climate tech, biotech, robotics, space, and more. There were six new issues of our magazine, on themes including food, play, and hidden…

May 2023

Ransomware attack on US dental insurance giant exposes data of 9 million patients

May 31, 2023

An apparent ransomware attack on one of America’s largest dental health insurers has compromised the personal information of almost nine million individuals in the United States. The Atlanta-based Managed Care of North America (MCNA) Dental claims to be the largest dental insurer in the nation for government‑sponsored plans covering children and seniors. In a notice posted […]

Ransomware attack on US dental insurance giant exposes data of 9 million patients by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch

Elon Musk’s pivotal China visit: diplomacy, supply chain, and beyond

May 31, 2023

On Tuesday, Elon Musk commenced his high-stakes visit to China, marking his first since before the COVID-19 pandemic. In an era of decoupling, the Tesla CEO stands out as one of the very few Silicon Valley tech bosses who remain committed to China. This commitment isn’t surprising given the increasingly pivotal role China plays in […]

Elon Musk’s pivotal China visit: diplomacy, supply chain, and beyond by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: meet the longevity obsessives, and how China’s regulating AI

May 31, 2023
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Longevity enthusiasts want to create their own independent state. They’re eyeing Rhode Island. —Jessica Hamzelou Earlier this month, I traveled to Montenegro for a gathering of longevity enthusiasts, people interested in extending human…

MarketForce forced to tighten its belt as tough times hit

May 31, 2023

MarketForce, a Kenyan B2B e-commerce platform, had the ambitious plan of growing the number of informal merchants sourcing FMCGs from its platform by over a million by end of 2022, laying the ground for it to reach millions more in the years to come. The startup’s co-founder and CEO, Tesh Mbaabu, made these plans known […]

MarketForce forced to tighten its belt as tough times hit by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch

3 Stocks Investors Are Buying for Stability

May 31, 2023
The odds of a further rate hike in June have increased due to stronger-than-expected economic figures. With the stock market expected to remain highly volatile amid growing inflationary pressures and…

Flighty’s tool will help you connect with fellow WWDC attendees

May 31, 2023

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is now just less than a week away. Many developer communities are already organizing watch parties across the world. But if you are going to the event, and want to connect with folks attending the event, flight tracking tool Flighty has made a tool for it. The startup has launched […]

Flighty’s tool will help you connect with fellow WWDC attendees by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

Hostaway unlocks $175M to expand its vacation rental management platform

May 31, 2023

Tourism and travel have come roaring back into business post-pandemic, and today a startup called Hostaway that’s building technology for one segment of that market — those owning and/or managing vacation rentals — is announcing a major round of funding to grab the opportunity. The startup, which provides software used to help manage vacation rentals […]

Hostaway unlocks $175M to expand its vacation rental management platform by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch

4 June Dates to Settle Bull/Bear Debate

May 31, 2023
The bull/bear debate may finally get resolved in June by focusing on 4 key events on the economic calendar in June. Steve Reitmeister shares his views on what happens next…