How Luminar’s doomed Volvo deal helped drag the company into bankruptcy
Luminar says trouble with Volvo started as early as 2022, and that the Swedish automaker made — but then backed away from — large orders of its lidar sensors.
Researchers are getting organoids pregnant with human embryos
At first glance, it looks like the start of a human pregnancy: A ball-shaped embryo presses gently into the receptive lining of the uterus and then grips tight, burrowing in as the first tendrils of a future placenta appear. This is implantation—the moment that pregnancy officially begins. Only none of it is happening inside a…
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Uber Eats alum lands $14M seed from a16z to fix WhatsApp chaos for LatAm’s doctors
Leona Health built an AI co-pilot to manage the flood of patient messages Latin American doctors receive on WhatsApp.
Google tests an email-based productivity assistant
Google’s new email based assistant will be available to 18+ AI Pro and Ultra plan users in North America
Whole Foods to install smart food waste bins from Mill starting in 2027
The food waste startup founded by Nest alumnus Matt Rogers also received an investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund.
How Entrepreneurs Can Truly Relax Over the Holidays Without Feeling Like They’re Wasting Time
Rest can feel like wasted potential, especially when you’re used to squeezing meaning out of every minute. Here are a few ways to relax that still feel purposeful.
Elon Musk Just Became the First Person Ever Worth $600 Billion. Here’s Why.
His net worth has crossed into territory once thought unreachable.
The Biggest AI Mistake Leaders Make Has Nothing to Do With the Technology Itself
The biggest barrier to AI success isn’t technical. It’s the leadership mindset shaping how the tech is deployed.
What the Latest Jobs Report Says About the Economy Right Now
Employment gains continued in November, but the unemployment rate climbed and wage growth slowed.
McDonald’s CEO Warns That His Career Advice May ‘Hurt Your Feelings’
The executive shared some straightforward career guidance with his more than 50,000 Instagram followers.
Netflix doubles down on video podcasts with iHeartMedia deal
Netflix’s has its second big foray into video podcasts with its new partnership with iHeartMedia.