What’s Updog? Datadog’s new tool tells you which apps are down
Cloud monitoring platform Datadog launched Updog, a web dashboard that shows the live health status of various SaaS APIs.
The Download: AI agents for science, and the “censorship-industrial complex”
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. AI for science needs reasoning, not just data —Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google and the cofounder of Schmidt Sciences, and Suhas Mahesh, who leads the AI for science work…
Rivian spinoff Also reveals a high-end modular e-bike for $4,500
The first in a lineup of new vehicles from Also, which started as a skunkworks project inside of Rivian a few years ago.
Apple confirms it pulled controversial dating apps Tea & TeaOnHer from the App Store
Apple has pulled the controversial dating safety apps Tea and TeaOnHer from the App Store over violations of its content moderation and privacy rules, following a flood of user complaints and reports of minors’ data being exposed
He Lost His Job and Quickly Started a Side Hustle — Now This ‘Queer Eye’ Star Heads Up a Major Brand
From retail’s front lines to national TV, Bobby Berk’s approach to entrepreneurship is packed with advice for founders who want to build businesses that last.
We Need to Rethink Our Approach to Customer Data and Identity Verification. Here’s Where to Start.
Data is meant for verification, not hoarding.
Instagram rolls out custom icons…but only for teens
Instagram introduced custom app icons for its teen accounts, but not everyone is thrilled. In replies to the company’s post on X, users criticized the feature for being age-gated, arguing that adults like personalization, too.
Tinder will require new users in the US to verify their identity with a selfie
The facial verification feature, known as Face Check, requires new users to verify their identity by submitting a short video selfie.
AI Can Now Help Entrepreneurs Grow a Following on TikTok
Business owners can now dominate TikTok with professional analytics and content strategy.
These Billionaire Founders Famously Hate Being a CEO: ‘Like Staring Into the Abyss and Eating Glass’
From Tesla CEO Elon Musk to former Asana CEO Dustin Moskovitz, here are the CEOs who have spoken out about the downsides of the position.
Why the Next Era of Branding Belongs to Those Who Show Up
In this Age of Presence, the most powerful marketing strategy of all is simply showing up.