How Luminar’s doomed Volvo deal helped drag the company into bankruptcy
Luminar says trouble with Volvo started as early as 2022, and that the Swedish automaker made — but then backed away from — large orders of its lidar sensors.
The Download: bad news for inner Neanderthals, and AI warfare’s human illusion
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 problem with thinking you’re part Neanderthal There’s a theory that many of us have an “inner Neanderthal.” The idea is that Homo sapiens and a cousin species once bred, leaving…
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Uber Eats alum lands $14M seed from a16z to fix WhatsApp chaos for LatAm’s doctors
Leona Health built an AI co-pilot to manage the flood of patient messages Latin American doctors receive on WhatsApp.
Google tests an email-based productivity assistant
Google’s new email based assistant will be available to 18+ AI Pro and Ultra plan users in North America
Whole Foods to install smart food waste bins from Mill starting in 2027
The food waste startup founded by Nest alumnus Matt Rogers also received an investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund.
How Entrepreneurs Can Truly Relax Over the Holidays Without Feeling Like They’re Wasting Time
Rest can feel like wasted potential, especially when you’re used to squeezing meaning out of every minute. Here are a few ways to relax that still feel purposeful.
Elon Musk Just Became the First Person Ever Worth $600 Billion. Here’s Why.
His net worth has crossed into territory once thought unreachable.
The Biggest AI Mistake Leaders Make Has Nothing to Do With the Technology Itself
The biggest barrier to AI success isn’t technical. It’s the leadership mindset shaping how the tech is deployed.
What the Latest Jobs Report Says About the Economy Right Now
Employment gains continued in November, but the unemployment rate climbed and wage growth slowed.
McDonald’s CEO Warns That His Career Advice May ‘Hurt Your Feelings’
The executive shared some straightforward career guidance with his more than 50,000 Instagram followers.
Netflix doubles down on video podcasts with iHeartMedia deal
Netflix’s has its second big foray into video podcasts with its new partnership with iHeartMedia.