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. Big Tech’s big bet on a controversial carbon removal tactic Microsoft, JP MorganChase, and a tech company consortium that includes Alphabet, Meta, Shopify, and Stripe have all recently struck multimillion-dollar deals to pay…
The SEO industry stands at the threshold of being transformed as generative AI redefines how humans search, how platforms deliver results and how brands get discovered online.
Spotify is partnering with Netflix to bring select video podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. The deal will feature curated shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, expanding later to include more genres. The move reflects Spotify’s growing focus on video as a key driver for engagement and ad revenue, with video podcast consumption now growing 20 times faster than audio-only content.
The integration offers conversational, cited answers instead of traditional links and follows positive feedback from earlier tests in select markets. Perplexity will expand to mobile soon.
ChatGPT mentions aren’t luck. Just like SEO rankings, they’re earned. Here are four practical ways to increase your chances of being named in AI responses.
Gary Vaynerchuk (a.k.a. Gary Vee) discusses how his leadership has evolved from intensity to empathy, the complexities of family business and defining success on your own terms.