This 18-Year-Old Saved Babysitting Money for College — Then Decided to Buy a Business Instead
She bought her first store before she could legally sign a contract.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
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California bans loud commercials on Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services
Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,” according to the bill’s text.
Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse
The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launches a Mastodon server.
Security bug in India’s income tax portal exposed taxpayers’ sensitive data
TechCrunch verified that the security bug in the Indian Income Tax Department’s e-Filing portal exposed taxpayers’ data to other users. The security researchers who found the flaw say the data leak is now fixed.
OpenAI and the race for AI-driven commerce
OpenAI now has all the pieces in place for AI-driven commerce, establishing ChatGPT as a place customers go to buy and retailers go to sell.
He Left His Cubicle to Start a Business With ‘No Plan B.’ Now He Has 10 Restaurants.
Joe Fontana discusses his leap from cubicle to hot chicken and the rise of Fry the Coop across Chicago.
Founders Must Harness Their Inner Marketer to Succeed — and AI Can Help
You don’t need to be a marketer to market well. But you do need to be curious, listen closely and use the tools available to you.
Power up Your Business with a $180 MacBook Air
Cut costs, not corners with Apple MacBook Air.
Your Personal Brand Is Your Job Security — Here’s 3 Ways to Build It
Whether you’re a corporate professional or have entrepreneurial goals, building your personal brand is critical.
These Are the 4 Most Dangerous and Toxic Personalities in the Workplace
Here’s what you need to know, and how to protect yourself