I Thought My Gen Z Co-Worker Was Disrespectful Until I Realized I Was Being a Boomer
Cross-generational communication breakdowns are costing companies $62 billion annually. Here’s how to bridge the age gap.
The Download: a battery pivot to AI, and rewriting math
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. Why this battery company is pivoting to AI Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company has either died or is going to die. It’s kind of…
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Flying Cars Could Hit the Skies as Soon as This Summer: ‘It’s Not Science Fiction’
Eight states in the U.S. have been selected for a three-year pilot program that will allow aircraft models to transport passengers and cargo.
Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M for industrial AI-powered robots
The startup, which was created by Rivian founder RJ Scaringe, is looking to train on data from, and deploy in, Rivian’s factory.
EV startup Harbinger reveals a smaller work truck with electric and hybrid variants
The LA-based startup is trying to corner the commercial truck market with its electric and hybrid trucks that offer a lower cost of ownership and a better driving experience.
Meta didn’t buy Moltbook for bots — it bought into the agentic web
Meta’s Moltbook acquisition may look odd at first, but the deal could signal how Meta sees AI agents shaping future advertising and commerce on an agentic web.
I’ve Started Multiple Businesses Over 30 Years — Here’s My 4-Part Formula to Building Long-lasting Success
Drawing from all of my experiences in building multiple businesses, I developed a four-part formula that serves as a practical roadmap for achieving sustained success.
WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens
WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alerts, and approval over contacts and groups.
Amazon expands a program that lets customers shop from other retailers’ sites
The changes allow more merchants to participate in Amazon’s Shop Direct program, which sends Amazon customers to other retailers’ websites.
Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger
The tech giant says the new features are designed to alert users before they engage with something suspicious.
Lucid Motors ships Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to Gravity SUV owners
The update comes after a rocky first few months of software problems on the electric SUV.