Why the U.S. government is not the savior Intel needs
Intel doesn’t need cash. Instead, the struggling semiconductor giant needs to figure out how to drum up interest for its foundry business.
The Download: carbon removal factories’ funding cuts, and AI toys
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. The Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set…
August 2025
46% of Gen Z Is Limiting Their Screen Time — Here Are 2 Ways to Reach Them Anyway
Gen Z trendsetters are taking “touch grass” seriously these days. Thankfully, I’ve built a $100 million business on tangible marketing — here are my top tips for your business.
You Made It to the Top — But No One Trusts You Yet. Do These 4 Things to Change That
Here’s a tactical roadmap for tech leaders who want to lead with confidence and connection from day one.
Taylor Swift, the Wealthiest Female Musician in the World, and NFL Star and Podcaster, Travis Kelce, Are Engaged
Swift and Kelce posted images from the proposal on Instagram.
Libby’s library app adds an AI discovery feature, and not everyone is thrilled
Libby launches “Inspire Me,” a genAI feature that helps its users find books to borrow from local libraries.
Meta to spend tens of millions on pro-AI super PAC
Meta’s new PAC, dubbed Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California, signals an intent to influence statewide elections, including the next governor’s race in 2026.
DOGE uploaded live copy of Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud server, says whistleblower
The Social Security Administration’s chief data officer publicly blew the whistle, saying DOGE put hundreds of millions of Social Security records at risk by uploading a critical government database of citizen’s data to Amazon’s cloud.
The Top 5 Mistakes Smart Entrepreneurs Keep Making
Even the most experienced founders fall into these traps — not because they aren’t smart, but because intelligence alone won’t save you from making the same costly mistakes.
The Labor Market Has Changed From the ‘Great Resignation’ to the ‘Great Stay’ Because ‘Workers Aren’t Going Anywhere’
Over the past few years, labor trends have shifted, and workers want to keep their jobs.
Forget Selling. Here’s How to Spark Relationships Your Customers Won’t Walk Away From
Community, storytelling and co-creation turn buyers into brand advocates and customers who will return time and time again.