Bluesky will comply with age verification laws in South Dakota and Wyoming after exiting Mississippi
Bluesky says the age verification laws strike “the right balance,” so it won’t have to exit the states as it did in Mississippi.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
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Perfect your pitch: Investors share what really makes founders stand out at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
What makes a startup pitch stand out? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, October 27–29 in San Francisco, hear candid insights from Defy.vc’s Medha Agarwal, Harness CEO Jyoti Bansal, and January Ventures’ Jennifer Neundorfer.
67% of Millionaires Do This Every Morning — Do You?
This is the surprisingly simple habit that separates thriving entrepreneurs from those who struggle — but most founders still get it wrong.
Reddit launches tools for publisher to track and share stories
Reddit is introducing new Publisher tools under Reddit Pro.
After selling to Spotify, Anchor’s co-founders are back with Oboe, an AI-powered app for learning
Oboe is a new AI-powered learning platform that lets you create personalized courses on any topic with a prompt.
‘That’s Complete Bulls***!’: Mr. Wonderful Shares His Thoughts on Playing the Blame Game, ‘Quiet Firing,’ and More
Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, isn’t shy about expressing his thoughts on workplace management and his deep love of watches.
As New York City Prepares for Its First Casinos, Jay-Z Wants In — and He’s Putting Up $250 Million
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has teamed up with Caesars and SL Green on a bid to bring New York City its first casino, pledging $250 million in community investments for Times Square.
Vimeo to be acquired by Bending Spoons in $1.38B all-cash deal
The announcement comes as Bending Spoons was interested in a potential takeover of Vimeo as far back as March 2024.
Jaguar Land Rover says data stolen in disruptive cyberattack
The cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover, which began on September 2, has ground vehicle assembly lines to a standstill.
Are You Overlooking the Mindset Shift That Transforms Good Leaders Into Great Ones?
There’s a quiet shift that can transform how you lead, connect and inspire — yet most leaders overlook it completely.