Threads is developing in-message games
Launching in-message games would give Threads an edge over competitors like X and Bluesky, which don’t offer built-in games.
The Download: NASA’s new telescope and Chinese tech import curbs
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. NASA’s new dark energy space telescope can also detect killer asteroids At the end of August, NASA is set to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from Kennedy Space…
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A DoorDash Driver Was Fired for Using AI to Fake Food Delivery
The driver sent an AI-generated image of the order at the customer’s door, but never actually showed up with the food.
Skip the Wellness Trends for 2026. Read These 8 Books Instead.
Motivation fades. Systems last. These health, wellness and productivity reads offer systems entrepreneurs can actually use.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs reactor magnet, lands deal with Nvidia
The fusion power frontrunner said that construction on its Sparc reactor was proceeding as planned. Meanwhile, it’s building a digital twin to help dial it in.
What Sparks the World’s Most Successful Startups? The Answer Might Surprise You.
When founders get close enough to feel a customer’s pain, the right product becomes obvious. Proximity turns confusion into clarity and clarity into direction.
I Pick One Word Every Year to Guide My Decisions. Here’s Why It Works.
I choose a single word each year to guide my decisions, and in 2025, “Win” reshaped how I think about success, family and growth.
He Started Making His Favorite Game Day Snack at Home. Now, His Brand Is Growing Fast.
Matt Ensero and Justin Egan started a business serving a beloved gameday snack, earned national recognition and found the right partner to scale.
Meta pauses international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses
Meta had originally planned to launch the glasses in France, Italy, Canada, and the U.K. in early 2026.
Learn Up to 41 Languages Over a Lifetime for Just $90
Master business and personal conversations, travel phrases, and more in a variety of languages.
Amazon’s Ring doorbells get fire alerts, an app store and new sensors
The new Ring Sensors can detect motion, openings, glass breakage, and smoke, and can also monitor carbon monoxide levels, leaks, temperature changes, and air quality.