Antonio Gracias says he’s longing for ‘proentropic’ startups — those that are built to survive chaos
Antonio Gracias talks at the Upfront Summit in LA about the future of technology.
The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI
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 ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The theory claimed that, under…
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Shopify is preparing for AI shopping agents to change everything, exec says
Shopify is preparing for an ecommerce transformation via AI shopping agents, says president Harley Finklestein.
How to Use Hooks to Drive Engagement on Your Videos
Your video hook can make or break engagement. Here’s how to optimize your hook strategy to drive audience growth.
Meta Is Reportedly Planning Mass Layoffs That Could Affect 20% of the Company — With 16,000 Jobs At Risk
The move comes as Meta tries to offset expensive AI bets and prime itself for more workplace efficiency brought on by the technology.
How to Use Hooks to Drive Engagement on Your Videos
Your video hook can make or break engagement. Here’s how to optimize your hook strategy to drive audience growth.
This 33-Year-Old Makes $200K a Month Negotiating Car Prices for People. Some Salespeople ‘Hate Him.’
Tomi Mikula spent over a decade selling cars at dealerships. Now he charges clients $1,000 to negotiate for them.
How to watch Jensen Huang’s Nvidia GTC 2026 keynote — and what to expect
GTC is Nvidia’s flagship annual event, where the chipmaker typically announces new products, partnerships, and its vision for the future of computing. Huang’s keynote will focus on Nvidia’s role in the future of computing and AI.
Apple quietly launches AirPods Max 2
The successor to its premium headphones cost $549 and are launching with enhanced active noise cancellation, the H2 chip, live translation, better sound quality, and more.
I Let AI Take Over My Research Workflow. Here’s What Happened.
AI won’t replace the researchers, but it can free them to focus on what matters most: interpretation, empathy and storytelling.
Young Entrepreneurs Are Building Businesses Around ‘Grandma Hobbies’ and Demand Is Surging
From needlepoint to mahjong, young people are building thriving companies around tactile, offline hobbies that help customers escape technology.