Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers
Prices have nearly doubled in the largest U.S. grid thanks to surging demand from data centers.
Andrew Yang thinks the next big startup opportunity is lowering the cost of living
Andrew Yang made a list of everything Americans overpay for — housing, food, wireless — and thinks the next startup gold rush is giving that money back.
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US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip
People who travelled to Beijing for a summit between the United States and China had to throw away items they received during the trip before boarding Air Force One, presumably for security reasons.
Runway started by helping filmmakers. Now it wants to beat Google at AI.
AI video generation startup Runway is betting that video generation is the path to world models. And that being an AI outsider is an advantage, not a liability.
Even GoPro is pivoting to defense
The action camera maker, like so many other companies these days, is looking to defense applications as it evaluates a possible sale.
Meridian Ventures launched $35M fund to back MBA-deferred founders
Meridian Ventures, the venture firm founded by Devon Gethers and Karlton Haney, announced on Friday the raise of a $35 million second fund to back pre-seed and seed-stage companies founded by those who have deferred MBAs.
Osaurus brings both local and cloud AI models to your Mac
Osaurus combines local and cloud AI models in a Mac app that keeps users’ memory, files, and tools on their own hardware.
Indian Uber rival Rapido raises $240M at $3B valuation
Rapido has driven its growth by enabling ride-hailing for lower-cost and more flexible modes of transport such as motorbikes and autorickshaws.
My Merger Didn’t Go the Way I Expected. Here’s What I Learned — and What Every Founder Must Prepare for.
Signed term sheets don’t guarantee smooth deals — here’s what founders rarely hear about M&A before they sell.
What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman
Here’s what the biggest tech court case of the year is all about.
What Your Domain Name Is Quietly Saying About Your Brand Before You Do
Your domain says a lot about your brand, long before you meet with a potential client or customer. It’s an asset that can quietly appreciate over time. Here’s what it tells the world about your brand and why it matters.