Opening a New McDonald’s Franchise Will Be More Expensive in 2024
Starting January 1, franchise royalty fees will rise from 4% to 5% for new locations in the U.S. and Canada.
MIT Technology Review is a 2026 ASME finalist in reporting
The American Society of Magazine Editors has named MIT Technology Review as a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in the reporting category. The shortlisted story—“We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard”—is part of the publication’s Power Hungry package on AI’s energy burden. AI is often described…
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AquaLith might have an answer to the US battery material shortage problem
AquaLith looks to make new types of battery cell components that don’t rely on the scarce metals normally used in lithium-ion battery packs.
This Leadership Style Is Redefining Success in the Modern Business World
Adopting this leadership style takes continuous growth but leads to remarkable success, both financially and qualitatively, enriching our world.
How Sci-Fi Movies and Shows Spark Real-World Innovation
What starts as a fantastical idea in a writer’s mind often leads to transformative tech in our lives.
Bay Area baby belly beholding Battlefield bounty
This week, the TechCrunch team descended on San Francisco’s Moscone Center to celebrate one of the biggest to-dos in the startup world: TechCrunch Disrupt.
Unity U-turns on controversial runtime fee and begs forgiveness
Unity has done a 180 on a controversial new pricing scheme that users of its cross-platform game engine almost unanimously disparaged. A new pricing policy is still incoming, but it’s far less fraught for independent developers, many of whom threatened to leave the engine and platform behind rather than pay. The changes were announced only […]
1 in 10 Leaders Say Succession Planning Is Not Worth the Time and Money It Costs — Here’s Why They’re Wrong.
While seemingly straightforward, succession planning for business owners can take several different forms, each with its own set of pros and cons. You need to understand your options when you inevitably sell or pass down your business someday.
Free Webinar: Guarding Your Digital Fort – Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs
Join us as our experts shed light on straightforward, non-technical measures that entrepreneurs can adopt to fortify their digital domains.
You Can Be the Next Sensation – How to Using Social Media to Drive Growth
You can revolutionize your marketing strategy by creating brand-aligned partnerships with influencers, crafting narratives that interweave digital and physical experiences and harnessing AI’s trend-predicting powers. By channeling these strategies, you can become the next big sensation.
‘An Absolute Prize’: Rare Great Depression $10,000 Bill Sells For Nearly $500,000
The $10,000 bill is from 1934 and was never in circulation.