How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.
The Download: perimenopause misinformation and China’s latest AI leap
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. There’s a lot of hype around perimenopause. Don’t buy it. Perimenopause used to be considered taboo, but not anymore. Thanks at least in part to TV doctors and social media influencers,…
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After Some ‘Pretty Terrible’ Ideas, These Friends Started a College Side Hustle That Made $10K in 30 Days: ‘I Carry My Laptop Everywhere’
Harrison Nastasi and Justin Iannelli wanted to innovate in the snack aisle.
Sheryl Sandberg Says Your 10‑Year Career Plan Is Outdated — Here Are the 2 Things You Need Instead
Sandberg spoke to Gen Z college graduates at a recent commencement ceremony.
Before You Add Stablecoin Checkout, Fix These 5 Trust Gaps First
A practical guide for businesses on fixing trust, refund, compliance, support and security gaps before adding stablecoin checkout.
Still Slashing Prices to Win Customers? Here’s Why Brands That Prioritize Trust Are Leaving You Behind
In high-friction industries, customers don’t choose the cheapest option. Customer choose the one they trust. Here’s why that changes everything about how companies should be built.
Most AI Strategies Fail Before Real Adoption Begins — So We Paused Our Entire Company for 2 Weeks to Break That Pattern
Here’s what we learned — and what surprised us — when we paused our company to get AI transformation right.
How This Doctor Built New York’s First AI-Integrated Fertility Clinic
A New York fertility doctor is using AI to cut costs, reduce waste, and speed up treatment, without sacrificing outcomes.
Kash Patel’s clothing brand website shut down after reports it was hacked
According to users on X, the website was hijacked by hackers in an attempt to trick visitors into installing malware.
Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers
Apple is asking the Supreme Court to narrow the App Store injunction won by Epic Games and overturn the court’s contempt ruling over external payment fees.
Spotify’s AI bet: more of everything, less of what you want
Spotify has released a bunch of AI-powered tools that nudge users to create more content. It can be a bit much.