A troubled SPAC plans to buy iRocket for $400M but it already returned most of its cash
iRocket is aiming to hit the public markets but the SPAC vehicle has hardly any cash left.
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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YouTube sees a rise in ad revenue to reach nearly $10 billion
YouTube continues to lead in the streaming market, with ad revenue increasing by 13% to $9.8 billion.
The Playbook I Used to Launch a Thriving 8-Figure Business — and How You Can Too
You don’t need a big budget or breakthrough idea to launch a successful business. This article lays out a proven, step-by-step playbook to build a direct-to-consumer company from scratch — based on real results.
Google’s AI Overviews have 2B monthly users, AI Mode 100M in the US and India
Google shared new stats about its AI features’ adoption during its Q2 earnings.
Tesla profits pulled down by falling EV sales and regulatory credits
Tesla saw a 17% growth in its services business, but it was not enough to close the gap in falling EV sales, fewer regulatory credits, and a decline in solar and energy storage sales.
Why Forward-Thinking Companies Are Betting Big on Part-Time Talent
Losing part-time workers is far costlier than companies realize.
The Real Estate Market Is a Nightmare Right Now
High interest rates and high home prices have led to stagnant home sales, annoyed buyers, and frustrated sellers.
She Created the Dance Studio She Was Looking For. Now, It’s a Nationwide Brand.
Jami Stigliano turned her passion for dance and people into DivaDance, a fast-growing franchise that helps adults build confidence through choreography, connection and community.
Not Getting New Clients Through Referrals? This Invisible Mistake Could Be Why
Marketing can’t buy trust — but showing up in your community can
Smart Entrepreneurs Aren’t Just Building Businesses Anymore — They’re Building Ecosystems. Here’s How It’s Accelerating Their Success.
How modern entrepreneurs are shifting from traditional business models to building collaborative systems that benefit partners, users and collaborators alike.