ATF declares ‘major incident’ as ransomware gang claims hack
The ATF is the latest federal government agency in recent years to notify Congress of a “major incident” involving its cybersecurity.
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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OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and 100 other companies call for action to defend against rogue AI
Some of the world’s largest tech companies and AI startups have come together to decry the current state of cybersecurity and to advertise a new solution that they say can ward off a new generation of cyber threats.
The 4 Tax Moves That Could Pay for Your Next Summer Vacation
Waiting until year-end to think about taxes isn’t just stressful — it’s expensive. Here’s what to do right now while you still have room to act.
He Learned Madarin to Tell Jokes in China — What Comedian Des Bishop Can Teach You About Torching Your Comfort Zones
How Des Bishop built a comedy career on three different continents — from scratch.
‘Sorry’ Is the Most Overused Word in Your Inbox — and It’s Costing You Credibility
Reflex apologies like “sorry for the delay” and “friendly reminder” quietly undermine how confident and credible you sound at work — here’s how to write emails that land with clarity instead.
The Biggest Tax Deduction Business Owners Overlook Is Hiding in a Plan They Already Have
Most business owners already have a retirement plan. The problem is that many of them are still using the one set up when their business was a fraction of its current size.
Robert Irvine on How Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Their Biggest Business Challenges
Robert Irvine shares how entrepreneurs can overcome business challenges and turn the impossible into action.
Google’s new Fitbit Air brings Pokémon Sleep to your wrist
Google teamed up with the Pokemon Company to introduce a special-edition Fitbit Air that works with the Pokémon Sleep app.
Fashion startup Atoire raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup
Fashion startup Atoire announced Thursday a $9.5 million seed round.
Hoomanely’s building a smart feeding bowl and an AI platform to help owners spot when their pup is sick
Hoomanely has developed a smart bowl to measure and record dogs’ feeding data, then tells owners if behaviors change.