Why the CEO of a $1 Billion Startup Rejects Silicon Valley’s Hustle Culture: ‘People Are Rushing Too Much’
Karri Saarinen has prioritized work-life balance while building Linear, a $1.25 billion company.
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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What My 75-Year-Old Bagel Shop Can Teach You About Building Trust and Community
As an entrepreneur, when you know why you show up each day, growth always feels steady and purposeful.
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SpaceX Is Ready to Launch the Biggest IPO Ever in 2026
Elon Musk’s rocket company is reportedly aiming to go public at a $1.5 trillion valuation, which would set a new IPO record.
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on select publications’ Google News pages
Google is testing AI-powered article overviews on participating publications’ Google News pages as part of a new pilot program, the search giant announced on Wednesday. News publishers participating in the pilot program include Der Spiegel, El País, Folha, Infobae, Kompas, The Guardian, The Times of India, The Washington Examiner, and The Washington Post, among others. […]
Amazon changes how copyright protection is applied to Kindle Direct’s self-published ebooks
Amazon says its Kindle Direct DRM-free titles will be available as PDFs and EPUB files going forward.
This New Smart Ring Has One Specific Purpose — And It’s Under $100
The ring could be ideal for people who often have brilliant ideas — but forget them five minutes later.
5 Internet Trends Every Brand Must Understand Before 2026
Ecommerce’s future belongs to brands that personalize deeply and build loyalty beyond transactions.
Exclusive eBook: Aging Clocks & Understanding Why We Age
In this exclusive subscriber-only eBook, you’ll learn about a new method that scientists have uncovered to look at the ways our bodies are aging. by Jessica Hamzelou October 14, 2025 Table of Contents: Related Stories: Access all subscriber-only eBooks:
ChatGPT is Apple’s most downloaded app of 2025 in the US
This is ChatGPT’s first year as the No. 1 app on the U.S. App Store by downloads.