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: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
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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
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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
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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.