How Bill Gates’s fellowship program is adapting to global uncertainty
As Breakthrough Energy Fellows welcomes a new cohort of 22 startups, it is also diversifying its portfolio to include more global founders.
Free Virtual Event | August 19: 5 Habits of High-Earning Franchise Owners
Top-earning franchise owners don’t just work hard — they work differently, and on August 19, franchise expert Scott Greenberg will reveal the exact daily habits that separate high performers from the rest. Reserve your free spot now.
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Apple’s new live translation feature for AirPods won’t be available in the EU at launch
On its official page detailing the features available on iOS 26, the company said EU residents or those with EU Apple IDs won’t be able to use live translation, which is powered by Apple Intelligence and will also be coming to AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2.
A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law
If SB 243 is enacted, California would become the first state to require operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions and hold companies legally accountable if their chatbots fail to meet those standards.
Perplexity reportedly raised $200M at $20B valuation
The AI-powered search startup’s valuation jumped from $18 billion two months earlier.
How a Smart Marketing Plan Turned One Brand’s Emails Into $47,000 in Revenue
Discover the step-by-step marketing plan that turned simple email campaigns into $47,000 in revenue in just three months — and how you can apply these proven strategies to grow your own business.
Charlie Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, Has Died After Being Shot in Utah
Kirk was 31 years old.
Thinking Machines Lab wants to make AI models more consistent
In a blog post shared Wednesday, Mira Murati’s startup offered a rare glimpse into some of work its doing to improve AI models.
How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds
Here’s how you can turn off autoplaying videos and GIFs on Facebook, Instagram, X, Twitter, and Threads.
Klarna Employees Reportedly Couldn’t Comment on an Internal Post Announcing RTO. So They Used Emojis Instead.
Ahead of the company’s IPO on Wednesday, Klarna mandated its employees to return to the office three days a week.
This Mom’s Garage Side Hustle for Kids Became a Business With $1 Billion Revenue
Sandra Oh Lin worked at eBay before she gave entrepreneurship a shot.