Meta to reportedly lay off 10% of Reality Labs staff
Meta is laying off 10% of staff in its Reality Labs division, which is core to developing the company’s VR and metaverse products.
Plaid valued at $8B in employee share sale
The new valuation is a 31% increase from $6.1 billion Plaid reached in April.
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SkyFi raises $12.7M to turn satellite images into insights
The Austin-based marketplace offers imagery from more than 50 space-based imagery providers.
Why Traditional Reputation Management Fails in an AI-Driven World
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New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception
New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state.
I Own a Small Business — and I’d Still Choose a Big Company for This Job
In some cases, going to a larger company is a better experience than working with a small business.
Why Staying Neutral Could Cost Your Company Millions — and How to Avoid It
The old crisis playbook is dead — today’s leaders must move fast, take clear positions and build trust with the stakeholders who determine their success.
Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up
The tech giant has pledged to be a “good neighbor” as it continues to invest in AI infrastructure throughout the country.
A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong
A consumer economics watchdog says Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this.
Why Investors Are Looking Beyond Silicon Valley for Fintech Opportunities
Silicon Valley shaped fintech for a decade, but the next wave of global innovation is emerging elsewhere.
Why Startups Stall After Product-Market Fit — And How to Fix It
Product-market fit proves people want your product, but only a strong go-to-market strategy turns that demand into consistent, scalable growth.