TikTok-like microdramas are going to make billions this year, even though they kind of suck
The business model behind these apps replicates the same dark patterns as mobile games.
A plan to make drugs in orbit is going commercial
Varda Space Industries, a startup that’s been pitching its ability to perform drug experiments in space, says it has signed up the pharmaceutical company United Therapeutics in what may be remembered as a notable step toward in-orbit manufacturing. The idea of building things in outer space for use on Earth has so far been explored…
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TikTok finalizes deal to create new US entity and avoid ban
The deal ends a six-year long political saga that that started in 2020 when President Donald Trump tried to ban the app over national security concerns during his first term.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman plans India visit as AI leaders converge in New Delhi: sources
Sam Altman is set for his first India visit in nearly a year.
How I Learned to Lead With Renewed Purpose After Burnout — and Actually Feel Energized
Burnout sneaks in quietly through late nights, missed family moments and the slow loss of joy in what once inspired us. Here’s how to find your purpose again.
The CFO Agenda for 2026: How Finance Leaders Win the Efficiency War with AI
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I Walked Away From Hustle Culture. Niching Down Changed My Business
Hustle had convinced me I was successful when, in reality, I had built a high-stress job with thin margins and no leverage. I wasn’t running a business. I was trapped inside one.
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Busy Entrepreneurs are Turning Screen Time Into Learning Time With This Streaming Service
Keep your brain sharp even when you’re off the clock.
The Download: chatbots for health, and US fights over AI regulation
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. “Dr. Google” had its issues. Can ChatGPT Health do better? For the past two decades, there’s been a clear first step for anyone who starts experiencing new medical symptoms: Look them up online.…
Reinventing a Successful Product Could Actually Destroy It — Try This Measured Approach Instead
Leaders face pressure to innovate constantly, but surprising your users with updates and overhauls they didn’t ask for is a recipe for disaster. Here’s my advice on how to reinvent your product the right way.