‘Just Follow the Rules’: Man Left Concussed, Bloody After Cell Phone Flies Off Roller Coaster and Hits Him in the Head
The incident took place over the weekend at Cedar Point in Ohio.
The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
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. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…
July 2023
Finding CEO: It’s the new ‘Finding Nemo’
As daunting as it might seem to step back as CEO and let go of the thing that you love, it’s often the right thing to do.
7 Common Myths You Might Believe About Allyship
While most people consider themselves to be good people, many struggle to effectively show up as allies. Allyship is about consistent, intentional actions over time rather than one-and-done, check-the-box activities.
Fed Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level in 22 Years. How High Will It Go?
This is the 11th rate increase since March 2022, reflecting the Fed’s efforts to control inflation.
‘Barbie’ Was a Publicity Machine — Here’s How Barbie and 4 Other Blockbusters Mastered the Art of Marketing
‘Barbie’ reportedly had a $150 million marketing budget, and it exceeded that figure in its opening weekend. Here’s how their marketing team pulled it off.
Waymo puts the brakes on self-driving trucks program
Waymo is tapping the brakes on self-driving trucks and shifting most of its capital, resources and talent to one commercial bet: ride-hailing. The move, which was announced Wednesday in a company blog post, comes six years after Waymo first tested its autonomous vehicle system in Class 8 trucks. The company emphasized the decision was driven […]
Meta, Microsoft and Amazon release open map dataset to rival Google Maps, Apple Maps
A group formed by Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and mapping company TomTom is releasing data that could enable developers to build their own maps to take on Google Map and Apple Maps, The group, called the Overture Maps Foundation, was formed last year. Today, the group has released it first open map dataset. With this dataset, […]
5 founders discuss why SAFEs are better for early-stage and bridge rounds
Fundraising is hard, so it’s no wonder that SAFE rounds are popular. Conceived by Y Combinator as an alternative to convertible notes, simple agreements for future equity have long been considered a founder-friendly way to wrap a venture deal. But, as with most things, the reality is that SAFEs are only an ideal fit for […]
5 Things Logistics Providers Should Consider Before Investing in Electric Vehicle Delivery Fleets
Here are five critical factors logistics providers should consider before making the leap to electric vehicles.
Harrison Ford’s ‘Indiana Jones’ Stunt Double Lit Himself on Fire at SAG-AFTRA Protest: ‘Where Is My Trauma Bag?’
The spectacle was uploaded to Instagram with the caption: “We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP.”