Wendy’s Sold Out of Free Tote Bags in 90 Seconds — Here’s the Lesson for Your Business
The fast-food chain’s merch drop shows that its fans want more than meal deals.
The Download: our 35 young innovators and the “censorship-industrial complex”
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. How we picked 35 of the world’s top young scientists and engineers On September 8, MIT Technology Review will reveal its 2026 list of Innovators Under 35, recognizing 35 young people…
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Binge Releases Are Killing TV — Here’s How ‘Invincible’ Beat the Dreaded Viewership Drop-Off Curse
Skybound CEO David Alpert shares how he turned “Invincible” and “The Walking Dead” into global, multi-platform powerhouses—and the bold storytelling decisions (and near-terrifying risks) behind their success.
Mark Cuban Predicts This Will Be the ‘Next Great AI Application’ in the Corporate World
The billionaire entrepreneur says AI will replace an important part of employees’ initial experience.
What Nearly a Decade of Betting on AI Taught Me About Growth
Here’s why you should invest in innovation to set your company, your team and yourself up for long-term success.
Everyone’s Hoarding Data. The Real Business Advantage Is Interpretation
Every enterprise is hoarding data; almost none of them are extracting signal. Here’s why judgment — not infrastructure — is what separates operators who win from the ones drowning in dashboards.
Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid
The largest grid operator in the U.S. says it will cut power to large data centers to prevent blackouts starting next year.
PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat
After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates more value for shareholders.
Elon Musk’s X Money app is rolling out in the U.S.
The app is currently available to X Premium and Premium+ subscribers in the U.S.
WhatsApp now lets you make calls using its web app
Similar to the smartphone and desktop apps, the web app will support the calling features such as screen-sharing and reactions.
What I Learned Building a $107 Billion Market That Nobody Believed In
Discover the four leadership lessons that helped build a $107 billion business almost nobody believed would succeed.