Lunar Energy raises $232M to deploy home batteries that prop up the grid
The startup has raised more than $500 million, to date, from investors to build a massive, distributed power plant supported by residential batteries.
MIT Technology Review is a 2026 ASME finalist in reporting
The American Society of Magazine Editors has named MIT Technology Review as a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in the reporting category. The shortlisted story—“We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard”—is part of the publication’s Power Hungry package on AI’s energy burden. AI is often described…
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Hackers publish personal information stolen during Harvard, UPenn data breaches
The prolific cybercrime group ShinyHunters took responsibility for hacking Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania, and published the stolen data on its extortion website.
The Washington Post Just Laid Off One-Third of Its Staff In a ‘Broad Strategic Reset’
The Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper lost $100 million in 2024.
Amazon Says Prime Members Avoided 64 Trips to Stores Last Year by Using Fast Delivery Instead
Fast delivery has become a substitute for routine shopping trips.
How Cost Pressures And Loan Constraints Are Reshaping Small Business Decisions
Rising operating costs and tighter access to small business loans are reshaping how owners make decisions in 2025.
Roblox’s 4D creation feature is now available in open beta
Roblox’s highly anticipated 4D creation feature has officially arrived in open beta.
Stuck in a Bad Mood? These 5 Steps Can Change How You Handle Stress
All of us periodically face moments of stress or frustration in our work or personal lives. It’s easy to get discouraged, but with these five steps, you’ll instantly find yourself feeling more focused and calm.
ElevenLabs raises $500M from Sequioia at a $11 billion valuation
ElevenLabs’ valuation has raised more than three times in the last twelve months.
Walmart Joins the $1 Trillion Club — The First Retailer To Do It
The mega store’s surge was fueled by booming e-commerce sales and higher-income shoppers.
After backlash, Adobe cancels Adobe Animate shutdown and puts app on ‘maintenance mode’
Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.