Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers
The federal agency alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds.
The Download: autonomous narco submarines, and virtue signaling chatbots
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ChatGPT launches an app store, lets developers know it’s open for business
OpenAI is looking to populate its flagship chatbot with a host of new user experiences.
Your Current Digital Marketing Strategy Won’t Hold Up in 2026. Here’s the New Playbook.
2026 demands a recalibrated digital marketing strategy — from keywords to intent, social SEO and the shift to CTV.
Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO
Jeff Evanson recently joined Pickle Robot as the company’s first CFO as the startup has allegedly expanded its partnership with UPS.
Why British politicians are flocking to American tech giants
Former British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has joined OpenAI as managing director and head of OpenAI for Countries. He will run also Coinbase’s internal advisory council.
ChatGPT’s mobile app hits new milestone of $3B in consumer spending
ChatGPT has reached $3B in lifetime mobile consumer spending in just 31 months, faster than TikTok and major streaming apps.
A Pre-IPO Opportunity is Brewing in the $100B U.S. Coffee Industry
Here’s how to get your stake in a global coffee leader before their planned 2027 IPO.
Data Loss Could Destroy Your Company. These Best Practices Will Protect You.
These 15 best practices form a complete defensive framework that protects your most critical digital assets at every stage — before, during and after data loss strikes.
A Client Said No — These 3 Questions Changed How I Build My Business
Here’s what entrepreneurs should do after a client says “no.”
LinkedIn’s profile verification push is accelerating — and India is leading the charge in 2025
LinkedIn profile verification adoption in India has risen about 80% in the past 12 months.