Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered ‘Prompted Playlists’
The playlists can factor in world knowledge, go back to your listening history from day one, and can be refreshed daily or weekly.
The Download: cut through AI coding hype, and biotech trends to watch
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. AI coding is now everywhere. But not everyone is convinced. Depending who you ask, AI-powered coding is either giving software developers an unprecedented productivity boost or churning out masses of poorly designed code…
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Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms
The stealthy startup plans to use a network of satellites to harvest sunlight and send it to Earth using infrared lasers.
This Simple Practice Will Elevate Your Leadership in Ways You Never Expected
A call for leaders to pause the distractions and harness the power that comes from stillness.
Author Susan Orlean Says to Trust Your Instincts (and Your Weirdest Ideas)
Award-winning non-fiction writer, “The New Yorker” staffer, and dog owner Susan Orlean talks about her creation process, her new memoir “Joy Ride,” and what it is like to be portrayed as a murderous criminal in a Nicolas Cage movie.
OSHA investigating new crane accident at SpaceX’s Starbase facility
A subcontractor says he was crushed by a metal support, breaking his hip, knee, and tibia. He’s suing SpaceX and the construction company who employed him.
Marco Rubio bans Calibri font at State Department for being too DEI
Calibri, which could make documents easier to read for the vision impaired, was apparently installed in 2023 by the department’s then-DEI office.
YouTube TV to launch genre-based subscription plans in 2026
The new packages will give consumers more flexibility over the content that they want to pay for.
Reddit is testing verification badges
Verified users will actually be notable figures, not just people who paid for the checkmark.
This Overlooked Strategy Will Give You a Significant Edge Over Your Competitors
While competitors treat data recovery as a cost center, forward-thinking executives are transforming it into a strategic weapon.
Why the CEO of a $1 Billion Startup Rejects Silicon Valley’s Hustle Culture: ‘People Are Rushing Too Much’
Karri Saarinen has prioritized work-life balance while building Linear, a $1.25 billion company.