Alphabet Is Now the Fourth Company in History to Achieve a $3 Trillion Market Value
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, hit the milestone on Monday, joining the ranks of Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple.
The Download: AstroTurf wars and exponential AI growth
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. Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over. In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that number was 79 million square meters—enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. The…
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‘Very Happy’: President Donald Trump Hints That a TikTok Deal Will Be Finalized This Week. Here’s What We Know.
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday that a “deal was reached on a ‘certain’ company.”
Awake’s new app requires heavy sleepers to complete tasks in order to turn off the alarm
Unlike traditional alarm clocks that can be silenced with a simple tap, Awake is intended to actively engage users’ brains to ensure they fully wake up.
Snap unveils Snap OS 2.0 with native browser, WebXR support, and more
The launch comes as the company rolled out its fifth-generation Snap Spectacles for developers last year and plans to launch a consumer version sometime in 2026.
Forget AI Prompts. Here Are 5 Ways to Tap Into Your Inner Intelligence Instead.
Here’s how to access the calm, intuitive awareness that drives better decisions and deeper innovation.
Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Community of Raving Fans (and 3 Steps to Build Yours from Scratch)
Building a loyal community turns customers into passionate supporters who drive lasting growth.
Apple’s iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design is now available to everyone
Apple’s iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign is available to all eligible iPhone users starting today.
How ‘Digital Immortality’ Is Creating New Opportunities for Entrepreneurs — and What to Consider Before Diving In
AI is transforming grief tech into growth tech, turning digital legacies into powerful tools of influence for brands and entrepreneurs.
China says Nvidia violated antitrust regulations
China is investigating Nvidia’s 2020 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies as trade tensions between the U.S. and China heat up.
Elon Musk’s Startup xAI Is Laying Off 500 Employees Who Worked on Training Its Grok Chatbot: ‘Strategic Pivot’
The employees were on xAI’s data annotation team.