PepsiCo Is Slashing Prices on Cheetos, Doritos, and Lay’s — Here’s How Much You’ll Save
The company wants to win back price-strapped chip consumers after years of raising prices.
The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis
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. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…
Crypto Spent a Decade Building Everything Except the One Thing That Actually Matters
Crypto keeps talking about mainstream adoption, but the entire industry is still built on a brittle function and all the vulnerabilities that come with it.
Bob Iger Is Stepping Down as Disney CEO. Here’s Who’s Taking the Reins.
Josh D’Amaro, who has overseen Disney’s booming theme parks division since 2020, will step into the role on March 18.
Lotus Health nabs $35M for AI doctor that sees patients for free
This AI doctor is licensed in all 50 states, the startup says. The deal was led by CRV and Kleiner Perkins.
French police search X office in Paris, summons Elon Musk for questioning
The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.
If Your Company Isn’t Reskilling Employees Yet, You’re Quietly Planning Your Own Demise
One thing is certain: AI will absolutely transform work. But how it plays out depends on not only how workers to adapt, but the willingness of organizations to help them along.
Elon Musk Just Merged SpaceX and xAI Into a $1.25 Trillion Company — Here’s Why
The deal creates the most valuable private company in the world.
What tech CEOs and executives have said about ICE’s actions in Minnesota
The Trump administration’s approach to immigration has reached a level of violence that the tech industry cannot ignore. Here’s how tech leaders are responding to the moment.
TikTok recovers from dip in usage that benefited rival apps following U.S. ownership change
TikTok usage dropped following ownership change, benefiting rival apps. But now, its numbers are climbing again.
Fitbit founders launch AI platform to help families monitor their health
Luffu uses AI in the background to gather and organize family information, learn day-to-day patterns, and flag notable changes so families can stay aligned and address potential wellbeing issues.