Federal employees can download TikTok on their work phones again
The Department of Justice says that federal employees can now download TikTok on their government devices.
The Download: weight-loss drugs slowing aging and carbon dioxide batteries
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. Weight-loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, say drugmakers Popular weight-loss drugs may do more than help people shed pounds. They might also slow the aging process. Drugmakers Eli Lilly…
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A 600-mile road trip (and data) proves EV charging doesn’t suck anymore
A recent road trip in an EV revealed just how much faster and more reliable DC Fast charging has become in the U.S.
The 6-Point Checklist Every Founder Needs Before Raising Their First Dollar
Here are six questions investors are quietly asking before they ever mention your pitch deck.
Neil Rimer thinks the AI money is coming back out
Neil Rimer, the venture capitalist who co-founded Index Ventures, predicts the historic wealth AI is generating in Silicon Valley will have to be redistributed, voluntarily or involuntarily.
The 6-Step Playbook for Building an AI-Powered Startup Without Burning Through Cash
AI has collapsed the cost of building a company — here’s how to run lean, skip the Series A and keep control of what you build.
The 6-Point Checklist Every Founder Needs Before Raising Their First Dollar
Here are six questions investors are quietly asking before they ever mention your pitch deck.
ChatGPT’s New Work Mode Can Run 95% of a One-Person Business (No Hiring or Coding Required)
OpenAI just launched Work — and it could replace half your AI stack while cutting your software bill.
The ‘Efficiency Paradox’ Holding Back High-Growth Companies (and How to Break It)
Chasing cost efficiency during a growth spurt feels smart — until it burns out the team that got you there.
Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield
The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Australian tech community. One startup walks away with automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco — no application, no further competition, a guaranteed spot on the world’s most […]
Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent — here’s how it actually performs
From AI workflows to battery life and security, here’s what it’s really like to live with Vertu’s luxury foldable every day.