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The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI
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. How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The theory claimed that, under…
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Almost 80 European deep tech university spinouts reached $1B valuations or $100M in revenue in 2025
According to Dealroom’s European Spinout Report 2025, 76 European deep tech and life sciences spinouts have either reached $1 billion valuations, $100 million in revenue, or both.
Entrepreneurs Can Save 90% on Lifetime Licenses for Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro
Get a lifetime of productivity for just $39.97.
TikTok Just Beat YouTube and Instagram as the Top News Source for Young People
Forty-three percent of young adults said they regularly get news from the video app in 2025.
Someone Stole $400,000 Worth of Lobster Destined for Costco Using a ‘Sophisticated’ Phishing Scam
The Great Lobster Heist has investigators scratching their heads.
12 investors dish on what 2026 will bring for climate tech
After a tumultuous year, venture investors are still optimistic about climate tech’s long term prospects, especially as data centers continue to drive demand for electricity, manufacturing, and materials.
Culture Isn’t a Vibe, it’s the System That Decides for Your Company
Culture isn’t about perks or posters. It’s the decision-making system your company relies on when uncertainty hits and you’re not in the room.
Starbucks Is Abandoning Its City Saturation Strategy — And Closing Hundreds of Stores
The coffee giant is shuttering roughly 400 locations nationwide, concentrated in major cities, as part of CEO Brian Niccol’s $1 billion restructuring plan.
The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025
AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice
VCs predict enterprises will spend more on AI in 2026 — through fewer vendors
Enterprises have been experimenting with AI tools for a few years. Investors predict they will start to pick winners in 2026.