Airbnb expands its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” globally
The feature allows users to cancel eligible bookings if there is a change of plans — without losing money upfront.
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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As AI jitters rattle IT stocks, Infosys partners with Anthropic to build ‘enterprise-grade’ AI agents
Under the partnership, Infosys plans to integrate Anthropic’s Claude models into its Topaz AI platform to build so-called “agentic” systems.
The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis
When Sam Zahr first saw the gray Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible with orange interior and orange roof, he knew he’d found a perfect addition to his fleet. “It was very appealing to our clientele,” he told me. As the director of operations at Dream Luxury Rental, he outfits customers in the Detroit area looking to ride…
Cohere launches a family of open multilingual models
Cohere’s Tiny Aya models support over 70 langauges
Most Entrepreneurs Never Practice This Skill — and It’s Why They Panic Under Pressure
Why mental and emotional rehearsal — not just strategy — determines how founders perform under pressure.
The Secret to Winning Sales Before Your Competitors Even Show Up
Here’s how AI-powered intent signals let founders shape buying decisions before prospects ever compare competitors.
Have money, will travel: a16z’s hunt for the next European unicorn
According to a16z, it has eyes around the world in order to spot companies as early as local funds might.
Is AI Actually Making a Difference in Your Company? Most Executives Aren’t Seeing the Whole Picture.
AI advancements are most effective when guided by the insights of frontline employees who understand real-world implementation.
6 Powerful Leadership Lessons From Past U.S. Presidents That Still Hold Up Today
What can entrepreneurs learn from the leaders who shaped a nation? More than you think.
How Ricursive Intelligence raised $335M at a $4B valuation in 4 months
The reason why this nascent startup had VCs lining up is the founders.They are so famed in the AI world, everyone tried to hire them.