Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes
Google Classroom now offers a Gemini-powered tool that generates podcast-style audio lessons for teachers to deepen engagement with students.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
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. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
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Brewery of the Year: Another Big Step for a Major Player in a $282B Industry
And your invitation to share in what comes next as an early-stage investor.
Manage Stress and Mental Focus With This Meditation App
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This Japanese Restaurant Just Paid $3.2 Million for One Fish
Sushi Zanmai’s owner shattered his own record at Tokyo’s New Year tuna auction.
Caterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment
Caterpillar is piloting Cat AI, a system of AI agents in one of its excavators built on Nvidia’s physical AI platform.
How This Entrepreneur’s Cold Email Convinced Cirque du Soleil to Take a Risk in Mexico
As most travelers flock to Tulum or Cancún, Ivan Chávez is wagering on a different vision, convincing the world’s top entertainment company to create a show from scratch.
5 of the Strangest Products at CES 2026, Including One That Lets You ‘Chat’ With Your Cat
Away from the corporate big wigs, here are some creative ideas bootstrapped entrepreneurs are pitching.
Private Capital Isn’t Just for the 1% — How Entrepreneurs Can Invest Like the Rich
Many entrepreneurs know how to raise private capital — but far fewer understand how to invest it.
How Quilt solved the heat pump’s biggest challenge
Quilt’s heat pumps are built containing a suite of sensors, which have delivered mountains of data that allow its engineers to wring added performance out of its systems.
WhatsApp rolls out new group chat features, including member tags
You can choose a tag that gives others in the group chat more context about who you are.