Google to bring shuttered nuclear power plant back from the dead
Google is working with NextEra to reopen the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa to power the tech companies data centers.
The Download: AI “mind-reading” and creative uses for small batteries
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. An AI “mind-reading” tool can reconstruct what you’re looking at based on a brain scan A new AI tool can guess what you’re looking at just by analyzing your brain scans—and…
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What Today’s Consumers Value More Than Convenience — and How You Can Leverage It to Elevate Your Brand
Forget fast and cheap. Today’s smartest brands are winning with products that feel slow, rare and wildly human.
What 25 Years in Ecommerce Taught Me About Building Businesses That Last
Sustainable growth comes from knowing your strengths, nurturing collaboration and building trusted relationships that extend far beyond your walls.
Bending Spoons to acquire AOL
Wednesday’s news marks a new chapter for AOL, which was once one of the most recognized brands on the internet, known for its email service and “You’ve Got Mail” notification.
ElevenLabs CEO says AI audio models will be ‘commoditized’ over time
ElevenLabs’ founder Mati Staniszewski said that, in the short term, AI audio models were still the “biggest advantage and the biggest step change you can have today.”
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How to watch the Startup Battlefield finale, Cluely, Solana, SF’s Mayor
If you’re not able to attend in person, the next best thing is to check out our livestream of the Disrupt Stage. Tune in right here starting now!
It’s official. Fubo is combining with Hulu Live TV
Fubo and Disney have officially completed the transaction to combine the live sports platform with Hulu Live TV.
How AI labs use Mercor to get the data companies won’t share
Mercor CEO Brendan Foody has built a $10 billion empire freeing up valuable data from legacy industries, and making it available to AI labs.
Wall Street Is Losing Its Edge. Here’s Where the Smart Money Is Moving Now.
Stocks are stale, crypto lost its sparkle, and bonds are boring. Here’s where the real action (and fun) is now.
Nvidia becomes first public company worth $5 trillion
With a market cap of $5 trillion, Nvidia is now worth more than the aggregated stock markets of all countries, apart from the United States, China and Japan.