Someone in Arkansas Won $1.8 Billion in Powerball—But Their Identity Will Stay Secret for 3 Years
Arkansas law allows lottery winners to remain anonymous, keeping the identity of the second-largest jackpot winner in US history a mystery.
The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis
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. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…
Logan Paul Says Young Investors Should Skip Stocks and Buy This Collectible Instead
The WWE wrestler and influencer is auctioning off an item he purchased for $5.3 million in 2022.
Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could change how we treat lawns
A classic hardware startup, Naware’s founders set out with a problem — kill weeds without chemicals — and relentlessly tinkered until they found a solution.
Waymo Shut Down San Francisco Robotaxis on Christmas Due to Flash Flood Warnings
The surprise move came just days after its self-driving cars caused gridlock during a power outage.
A Reputation Crisis Just Hit. Here’s What Smart Leaders Do in the First 24 Hours
The first 24 hours of a PR crisis can make or break your brand. Learn how to best strategize this crucial span of time with reputation management tips from a PR pro.
Treat yourself: The best smart glasses to buy with your holiday gift money
Whether you’re looking to get a pair yourself or just want to explore what’s available on the market today, we’ve compiled a list of the most compelling pairs available.
The 9 top cybersecurity startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the cybersecurity Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
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MIT Technology Review’s most popular stories of 2025
It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…