US cyber agency CISA exposed reams of passwords and cloud keys to the open web
The federal cybersecurity agency left plaintext passwords in a spreadsheet uploaded to a public GitHub repository, per a report by independent journalist Brian Krebs.
5 Counterintuitive Strategies That Look Inefficient Now But Compound Into Long-Term Growth
What looks like “moving fast” in early-stage companies is often disguised misalignment — and fixing it early is what allows teams to actually accelerate later.
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Apple announces Apple Intelligence powered accessibility feature updates
Apple is introducing a feature to let Vision Pro control a compatible wheelchair with their eyes
‘Survivor’ stars Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu introduce a goal-tracking app, Paprclip
A new app from Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser and castmate Kamilla Karthigesu aims to turn goal tracking into a social experience, pairing users for accountability, daily challenges, and shared progress clips.
Forget the feed: Status AI raises $17M to turn social media into interactive entertainment
Interactive social media site Status announced Tuesday $17 million in combined seed and Series A funding, with investors including General Catalyst, YC, LightShed Ventures, and Abstract.
Stilta raises $10.5M from a16z and YC to help companies rediscover the patents they forgot they had
Stilta announced Tuesday a $10 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz. Other investors in the round include YC and operators from companies like OpenAI, Legora, and Lovable.
Solar to dominate energy by 2035, but AI data centers will keep fossil fuels in business
Costs for solar panels are expected to drop another 30% in the coming decade, helping the tech cement its lead in energy markets.
Theo Baker spent four years investigating Stanford. Before he leaves, here’s what he found.
“There’s a common refrain among [young] people in this world that it’s easier to raise money for a startup right now than to get an internship. Which is remarkable, right?”
Why an Athlete’s Retirement Made Me Rethink My Exit After Building a $2.7B Company
Great leaders should step down at their peak — not after decline — using Barry Sanders’ retirement as a model for preserving legacy and enabling strong succession.
What You Can and Can’t Deduct in Your Side Hustle (Most People Get Tax Deductions Wrong)
Understanding what qualifies as a legitimate tax deduction — and what doesn’t — can help side hustlers avoid costly mistakes, reduce audit risk and keep more of their hard-earned income.
Your Organization Doesn’t Lack Creativity. It Lacks the Conditions for It to Thrive. Here’s How to Change That.
Getting new ideas is no longer the challenge for most businesses operating in the age of information.