Why the Next Wave of European Crowdlending Looks Nothing Like the First
Europe’s €39B annual SME financing gap is fueling fintech lending growth, with alternative platforms projected to expand at 13.6% CAGR through 2029.
The Download: China’s brain implant ambitions
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. China has approved the world’s first invasive brain-computer chip—here’s what’s next Sitting in the courtyard of his house in China’s Henan province last October, Dong Hui decided to try holding a…
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Oura unveils its Ring 5 with a thinner, lighter design starting at $399
The ring is 40% smaller than its predecessor, and comes with more accurate sensing, enhanced battery life, and more.
Climate tech companies are going public. What’s next?
This year, there’s been a wave of notable energy companies going public via IPO in the US. The solar and battery company Solv Energy went public in February, to the tune of $6 billion. X-energy, which is building small modular nuclear reactors, did the same in April, and its stocks surged on its first day…
The AI Hype Index: AI gets booed in graduation season
It is one thing to say AI will change the world. It is another to expect the class of 2026 to applaud it. In fact, when former Google CEO Eric Schmidt told University of Arizona graduates that their task is to help shape AI, he was met with a resounding chorus of boos. “I can…
Vertu wants CEOs to run companies from an AI foldable starting at $6,880
Built on top of the open-source Hermes project, Vertu’s new foldable combines AI-agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and ultra-premium luxury finishes.
Google engineer charged with insider trading after making $1.2M on Polymarket
According to the complaint, a Google engineer risked over $2.7 million on wagers related to Google’s 2025 Year in Search campaign.
Why Google’s AI can’t spell Google (or anything else)
Google is embarrassing itself, again.
How Foreign Investments Can Lead to IRS Penalties That Wipe Out Profits
Global diversification can be a powerful wealth strategy, but without proper tax planning, foreign investments can trigger complex reporting rules and costly IRS penalties that catch many investors off guard.
Sorry, Remote Workers: The U.S. Tax Man Travels With You — 8 Tax Strategies for Digital Nomads
With the right planning, digital nomads can legally reduce US tax exposure and simplify compliance while focusing on building their business and life abroad.
He Started an Industry-Disrupting Business with Just $15K. Here Are His Secrets to Growth: ‘We’re On Our Way to $1 Billion’
Josh York wakes up at 3:24 a.m. every day and immediately heads into an ice bath.