McDonald’s Is Launching Its Biggest-Ever Global Campaign. The Secret Weapon Is a Paper Cup.
The Golden Arches are putting World Cup royalty on collectible cups to drive repeat traffic all summer long.
The Download: climate tech companies to watch and AI’s discovery problem
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. Coming soon: our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch With the planet nearing 1.5 °C of warming, climate policies being unraveled, and Big Tech backpedaling on its climate ambitions,…
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He Walked Away From Wall Street at 23 to Open a Frozen Yogurt Shop. Now He’s CEO of the Entire Franchise, Which Brings In Over $20 Million a Year.
Neil Hershman left behind a lucrative but unfulfilling finance career to pursue a new venture.
Meta Moves Forward With Its Controversial Plan to Track Employees — But There’s a Way Out
Over 1,500 Meta employees signed a petition opposing the tracking system, which monitors keystrokes and mouse activity.
Cash App launches a wand for tap-and-pay
Cash App plans to launch more tap-to-pay tags
Waymo’s spent robotaxi batteries will be used as grid storage
The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.
Ramp raises $750M at $44B valuation as investors hunger for fintechs with an AI story
Ramp has nearly tripled its valuation over the past year as investors scramble to grab a part of the fast-growing startup.
Is Silicon Valley ready to put robots in people’s homes? Hello Robot is.
The California startup released the fourth-generation of its home assistance robot, Stretch.
10 Research Habits That Help Marketers Write Higher-Converting Copy
When you know your prospects better than they know themselves, you’ll be able to grow and scale your business easier than ever.
I’ve Never Seen Leaders This Stressed. Here’s How to Stay Grounded When Everything Feels Urgent.
The modern leadership challenge isn’t just managing pressure — it’s preventing it from accumulating, and small, intentional moments of clarity, connection and joy can make all the difference.
Your AI Investments Look Great on Paper — But These 3 Hidden Costs Tell a Different Story
Most enterprise AI ROI calculations are dangerously inaccurate — ignoring the hidden costs that quietly erode the productivity gains that vendors promise.