Uber Just Green Lit Live Video for Teen Rides. Parents Can Watch, But Uber Can’t.
The new feature lets parents check in on their teen’s ride in real time. Uber says the footage is encrypted and deleted after two weeks.
The Most Valuable Brand Experience Might Be the One Nobody Posts About. Here’s What That Looks Like.
As consumers crave more connection and less screen time, the smartest brands may stop fighting for more attention and start giving people something worth putting their phones down for.
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One Franchisee Said He’d ‘Die With His Locations’ — Here’s Why Yogurtland Operators Refuse to Cash Out
The frozen yogurt chain’s stores pull in close to $1 million a year each, and its franchise owners keep renewing.
This Company Was Hacked by Rogue OpenAI Agents. Now Nvidia Wants to Buy It for $12.9 Billion.
Hugging Face is the open-source AI platform whose security got breached by an OpenAI model earlier this summer.
a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’
The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
Anthropic gets its first court win over the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, handing the AI company a victory as its second Pentagon lawsuit continues in Washington.
Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India
Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.
As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space
Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.
America’s Power Grid Is Under Pressure. Here’s What Business Owners Need to Know.
Learn why power reliability is becoming a real competitive advantage for businesses.
AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10
A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York’s West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports investing, community-building, venture economics, and politics, with cocktails, food, and networking throughout the night.
The 4 Tax Moves That Could Pay for Your Next Summer Vacation
Waiting until year-end to think about taxes isn’t just stressful — it’s expensive. Here’s what to do right now while you still have room to act.