Whole Foods Wants to Use AI to Turn Food Scraps Into Chicken Feed
The grocer will install AI-powered food recyclers in stores starting in 2027.
The Download: China’s dying EV batteries, and why AI doomers are doubling down
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. China figured out how to sell EVs. Now it has to bury their batteries. In the past decade, China has seen an EV boom, thanks in part to government support. Buying an electric…
Amazon appoints longtime AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org
DeSantis has spent 27 years at Amazon, including eight years as an SVP for AWS, the cloud provider that powers about one-third of the internet.
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy and is looking to sell the business
It’s the latest e-bike company to seek bankruptcy protection after pandemic-era excitement for the category wore off.
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PayPal Just Filed to Become a Real Bank—Here’s Why That Matters for Small Businesses
The payment giant is seeking approval to launch PayPal Bank, which would offer business loans, savings accounts, and FDIC insurance.
Here’s How the CEO of a $13 Billion Social Media Giant Manages Stress
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel tries to see stressful moments as a “gift.”
California Gives Tesla 90 Days to Change ‘Autopilot’ Name — Or Face a Sales Ban
A judge ruled that Tesla’s marketing confused customers into thinking the cars could drive themselves.
How the Best Leaders Make High-Stakes Decisions During Scary Times
In 2026, the leaders who succeed will be those who stop chasing perfect information and instead build principled, resilient decision-making habits.
Radiant Nuclear raises $300M for its semi-sized 1 MW reactor
Radiant Nuclear is developing a small modular reactor to replace diesel generators. The startup previously raised $165 million in May.
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app
Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search