Instagram is developing a feature that helps users find shared interests
People select their favorite movies, books, TV shows, games, and music, or their “Picks.” Instagram then finds overlaps with friends who chose the same things.
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Monarch Tractors won’t be built by Foxconn after Ohio factory sale
Monarch’s tractors were the only vehicles being built by Foxconn in Ohio after Lordstown Motors, Fisker Inc, and IndiEV went bankrupt.
NASA has sparked a race to develop the data pipeline to Mars
SpaceX, Blue Origin and Rocket Lab are competing to become the de-facto comms provider for Mars.
5 Things Founders Need to Know About Reinventing Themselves and Their Startups
How resilient founders are embracing reinvention to navigate market shifts, rediscover purpose and build ventures that stand the test of time.
Pocket FM gives its writers an AI tool to transform narratives, write cliffhangers, and more
Pocket FM is building LLM to help users write faster and in turn, produce more audio shows.
Pebble’s smartwatch is back: Pebble Time 2 specs revealed
The Pebble Time 2’s final smartwatch specs are revealed. (And yes, you can call it a “Pebble” again!)
Anthropic nabs Humanloop team as competition for enterprise AI talent heats up
While an Anthropic spokesperson confirmed that the AI firm did not acquire Humanloop or its IP, that’s a moot point in an industry where IP lives in the brain. And what Humanloop’s team is bringing to Anthropic is experience developing the tools that help enterprises run safe, reliable AI at scale.
Power Up with Windows 11 Pro: The Full OS Experience for Less Than $15
Maximize performance, security, and usability with Windows 11 Pro with a lifetime license for just $14.97.
‘No Shoes and No Pants Culture’: There Are at Least 26 Tech Companies Where Shoes Are Left at the Office Door, Including a $9.9 Billion AI Startup
The front entrance of Cursor’s San Francisco office is full of employees’ shoes.
Why a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Is Just What America Needs Right Now
The U.S. has released its most comprehensive digital-asset policy yet, the 160-page Crypto Playbook. The initiative holds promise and invites further discussion in the world of digital assets.