Etsy sells secondhand clothing marketplace Depop to eBay for $1.2B
The deal comes nearly five years after Etsy purchased Depop for $1.62 billion, at a time when secondhand clothing apps were gaining traction during the pandemic.
MIT Technology Review is a 2026 ASME finalist in reporting
The American Society of Magazine Editors has named MIT Technology Review as a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in the reporting category. The shortlisted story—“We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard”—is part of the publication’s Power Hungry package on AI’s energy burden. AI is often described…
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Hacking conference Def Con bans three people linked to Epstein
The Def Con hacking conference banned hackers Pablos Holman and Vincenzo Iozzo, as well as former MIT Media Lab director Joichi Ito, from attending the annual conference after their reported connections with Jeffrey Epstein.
They Left Shark Tank Without a Deal. Now Annual Revenue Is Over $100 Million, Thanks to a Deliberate Strategy.
After passing on an investment, Shark Tank investor Robert Herjavec ultimately reached out to this company to do his wedding flowers.
Is your startup’s check engine light on? Google Cloud’s VP explains what to do
Startup founders are being pushed to move faster than ever, using AI while facing tighter funding, rising infrastructure costs, and more pressure to show real traction early. Cloud credits, access to GPUs, and foundation models have made it easier to get started, but those early infrastructure choices can have unforeseen consequences once startups move beyond […]
A startup called Germ becomes the first private messenger that launches directly from Bluesky’s app
Social network Bluesky now offers private messaging by integrating the startup Germ’s E2E encrypted messenger natively in its app.
Modernizing the $10T Global Housing Market
Geoship is rethinking housing from first principles to deliver faster, healthier, climate-resilient homes at scale.
SeatGeek and Spotify team up to offer concert ticket sales inside the music platform
SeatGeek announced on Wednesday a new integration with Spotify, bringing a seamless ticket-buying experience for Spotify users. Now, when Spotify users browse an artist’s page or upcoming tour dates, they will see ticket links powered by SeatGeek for concerts at these participating venues, allowing for a streamlined purchase process. Currently, the integration is available for […]
3 High-Impact Ways Traditional Businesses Can Use AI to Boost Productivity
Businesses in traditionally low-tech environments can unlock significant productivity gains by focusing on three high-impact areas where AI can make a difference.
How to Build a Due Diligence Habit That Strengthens Every Decision You Make
Due diligence isn’t reserved for acquisitions and funding rounds — it’s a mindset revealed in everyday decisions.
This Fintech Giant Plans to Cut One-Third of Roles By 2030. Here’s Who Will Be Impacted, According to Its CEO
The CEO warns of a “very big shift” for white-collar workers in the coming years.