North Korean hackers blamed for record spike in crypto thefts in 2025
Chainalysis said crypto thefts during the first half of 2025 were at record levels, thanks in large part to a single breach at a major crypto exchange.
Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. A few months before he was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics in 2024, Daron Acemoglu published a paper that earned him few fans in Silicon Valley. Contrary to what Big Tech…
Spotify expands audiobook access to family plan members for the first time
Spotify is expanding access to audiobooks with two new plans, one of which offers access to family members.
5 Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask Before Saying Yes to Something New
A simple five-question filter to help entrepreneurs decide which opportunities to pursue by staying true to their mission, strengths and vision for sustainable, meaningful growth.
9 Habit Stacks That Boost Leadership, Parenting and Wellness — Without Taking More Time
I’ve built these real-life routines into my day to balance entrepreneurship, parenting and wellness without burning out.
UAE’s deal to buy Nvidia AI chips reportedly on hold
The U.S. is reportedly holding up the deal due to concerns that AI chips could be smuggled to China from the UAE.
Upgrade Your LinkedIn Profile With AI-Generated Headshots for Less Than $20
Generate a full set of professional headshots from a few selfies—no photo shoot needed.
Stop the Scripted Customer Service — Here’s Why You Should Focus on Being Human Instead
Customer service isn’t a team. It’s how your whole company shows up for your customers, especially when no one’s watching.
Uber makes multi-million-dollar investment in Lucid and Nuro to build a premium robotaxi service
Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own robotaxi service.
Uber partners with Nuro, invests $300M in Lucid to launch upscale robotaxi service
Uber is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into Lucid and autonomous vehicle technology startup Nuro in a bid to launch its own robotaxi service.
The Download: three-person babies, and tracking “AI readiness” in the US
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. Researchers announce babies born from a trial of three-person IVF Eight babies have been born in the UK thanks to a technology that uses DNA from three people: the two biological parents plus…