Apple is in talks to use Google’s Gemini for Siri revamp, report says
Apple promised a major revamp to Siri, but the company’s AI capabilities have lagged behind competitors.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
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The next Starship flight will test much more than hardware
The tenth Starship flight test will be a referendum on the company’s build-fly-fix approach.
Stop Being a Leader Your Team Depends On — Here’s How to Save Time and Boost Productivity
Too many leaders mistake constant busyness for effective leadership, but reactivity is a trap. Here’s how to reclaim your time and focus on high-leverage, strategic work.
Watch Out for These Dangerous Business Habits That Masquerade as Strategy
Your strategy isn’t stuck because of change resistance, poor communication or a bad plan. It’s stuck because of persistent myths.
Coinbase’s CEO Fired Software Engineers Who Didn’t Adopt AI Tools: ‘We’re Leaning as Hard as We Can Into AI’
Software engineers at Coinbase were asked to explain to the CEO directly why they weren’t using AI coding tools (on a Saturday). If they didn’t have a good reason, they were fired.
Y Combinator says Apple’s App Store has hindered startup growth
Y Combinator is asking the court to deny Apple’s appeal.
Nvidia reportedly halts production on its H20 AI chips
Beijing is reportedly urging Chinese companies to turn to domestic chips just weeks after Nvidia got the green light to sell in China again.
Aspiration co-founder to plead guilty to $248M fraud scheme
Joseph Sanberg is accused of falsely inflating revenue and fabricating a letter from Aspiration’s audit committee to obtain loans, which the startup ultimately defaulted on.
How to Avoid the Hidden Risks That Can Show Up in the Final Stages of a Business Deal
Even small, overlooked changes to contracts at the final stages of a deal can create serious business risks if not properly reviewed and vetted.
Restaurants Are Throwing Away Billions of Gallons of Water — This Startup Said Enough
A casual kitchen observation sparked Dylan Wolff’s idea to tackle water waste in restaurants. His startup, CNSRV, saves water, cuts costs and improves food quality with a portable defrosting machine.