India bans real-money gaming, threatening a $23 billion industry
India is set to ban real-money gaming nationwide under a proposed law that has just passed the lower house of parliament.
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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Starship launches could delay Florida flights up to 2 hours, FAA says
SpaceX’s plans to launch Starship from Florida could have implications for the state’s booming airports.
Device searches at the US border hit record high, new data shows
There have been more border device searches than ever before, per new data, despite the constitutionality of whether these searches are legal.
Target’s Soon-to-Be New CEO Started as an Intern at the Company. Here’s His 3-Part Turnaround Plan to ‘Get Back to Profitable Growth.’
Michael Fiddelke joined Target in 2003 as an intern and has climbed the ranks to become CEO.
He Started a Side Hustle Selling a Product With ‘Great Margins’ — Then Grew It to 2,200 Franchises That Make Money ‘From Day One’
Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb has since gone on to start two more powerhouse brands.
How I Helped a Local Service Business Generate $5.1 Million in 6 Months — Without Spending Big on Ads
Discover how a centralized SEO strategy, smart systems and local optimization helped scale a multi-location service business — without relying on a massive ad budget.
Labubu could make $1 billion this year
The plush monster toy Labubu has already generated more than $650 million in 2025 for Pop Mart.
Google launches its own ‘MagSafe’ with PixelSnap
Google is launching its own set of magnetic accessories for Pixel 10 including chargers and stands.
The Secret to Building Corporate-Startup Partnerships That Actually Work
When treated as true collaborations, not just transactions, corporate-startup partnerships can unlock enormous value. Here’s how to make them work.
Losing Customers Daily? These 5 Fixes Could Save Your Business
Pricing has become one of the most critical levers for increasing sales, protecting margins and staying relevant. Data-driven, adaptable strategies can turn pricing into a key driver of sustainable growth.