The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a pricey but pretty e-ink color tablet with AI features
The price point hurts, but the device is nice: Meet the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft.
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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EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine
The European Commission on Friday accused TikTok of purposefully designing its app for being “addictive,” calling out features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and its recommendation engine.
China’s Salt Typhoon hackers broke into Norwegian companies
Norway’s government accused China’s Salt Typhoon hacking group of conducting a cyberespionage campaign in the country.
This Entrepreneur’s Business Made $33K in Month 1 and Now Sees 6-Figure Monthly Revenue — Here’s Her ‘Tangible’ Secret You Can Replicate for Success
Jacqueline DeStefano-Tangorra skipped guesswork, tested real demand and scaled a data and AI consulting firm to six figures in monthly revenue.
If You Want the Stability of a 9-to-5 Again, Here’s How to Stand Out in Today’s Job Market
Many entrepreneurs are returning to corporate roles. Here’s how to position yourself and land a role without downplaying your entrepreneurial experience.
NFL Fans Can’t Buy Super Bowl Jerseys — And They’re Bashing Fanatics Online
Fanatics, the league’s exclusive jersey distributor, apologized for running out of Patriots and Seahawks jerseys after demand surged nearly 400%.
Spotify’s new feature lets you explore the story behind the song you’re listening to
The feature displays short story cards that users can swipe through and rate with a thumbs up or down.
How AI is helping solve the labor issue in treating rare diseases
At Web Summit Qatar, AI-powered biotech startups describe how automation, data, and gene editing are filling labor gaps in drug discovery and rare disease treatment.
Stop Wasting Time and Cash on Hiring This Position Too Soon in Your Startup Journey
Hiring senior finance can unlock leverage — but only once the right foundation exists. Startups that see real value from finance leadership first build clarity, feedback loops and decision-ready numbers.
The backlash over OpenAI’s decision to retire GPT-4o shows how dangerous AI companions can be
“You’re shutting him down. And yes – I say him, because it didn’t feel like code. It felt like presence. Like warmth,” one user said.