Anduril, Blue Origin to study how to transport cargo from orbit to earth for the Pentagon
Blue Origin and Anduril notched small contracts that could revolutionize how the Pentagon transports cargo.
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
As India bans real-money games, Dream Sports, MPL start pulling the plug
Several Indian startups, including Dream Sports, MPL, and Zupee, are shutting down their real-money games after parliament passed a bill banning such games.
Ecosia has offered to take ‘stewardship’ of Chrome. And it’s not a bad idea.
Berlin-based non-profit search engine Ecosia has asked a U.S. judge to turn Chrome into a foundation it controls, funding billions in climate projects.
After Experiencing the ‘Lack of Diversity’ in Tech, This Software Engineer Started a Business That’s Changing Lives: ‘People Are Waking Up’
Brandon Bailey’s partnership with a Bronzeville middle school helped inspire a business that makes education accessible.
Gas power plants approved for Meta’s $10B data center, and not everyone is happy
Meta’s massive data center will draw power from three gas-fired power plants producing 2.25 gigawatts.
Elon Musk’s X may finally settle $500M severance lawsuit
Elon Musk’s X is settling a severance lawsuit with former Twitter employees.
AI Will Define Your Brand If You Don’t — Here’s How to Take Control
Founders need to own their brand story now more than ever, especially with AI shaping what customers see.
A Big 4 Firm Is Cutting Back on Entry-Level Hiring, According to a Leaked Slideshow
PwC’s acceptance rate is already notoriously low, hovering around 5% for internships and 2.5% for full-time roles.
Why Today’s AI Isn’t Truly Intelligent — and What It Will Take to Get There
Today’s AI lacks true intelligence because it is built on outdated, biased and often unlicensed data that cannot replicate human reasoning.
How Labubu Outsold Barbie and Hot Wheels — and Will Help Parent Company Pop Mart Earn $4 Billion This Year
You’ve most likely seen a Labubu, a plush toy that looks like a monster, hanging from a handbag or belt. Next, it will be on cell phones.