Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV
By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature
The tech giant’s adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.
Hacking group says it’s extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data
The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking collective stole Pornhub premium users’ data, including email addresses and viewing history.
Creating psychological safety in the AI era
Rolling out enterprise-grade AI means climbing two steep cliffs at once. First, understanding and implementing the tech itself. And second, creating the cultural conditions where employees can maximize its value. While the technical hurdles are significant, the human element can be even more consequential; fear and ambiguity can stall momentum of even the most promising…
Why a Super Bowl Champ Chose This Emerging Franchise Company to Create Impact Far Beyond Restaurants
Ndamukong Suh and Gregg Majewski discuss their first meeting, their belief in people and the mission behind Craveworthy.
How to Find the One Bottleneck Actually Limiting Your Business
Small businesses face countless bottlenecks. The challenge is knowing which one to fix first.
2025 Ultimate “Elevator Pitch” Holiday Gift Guide for Entrepreneurs
Find the perfect gift and support the entrepreneurs you’ve seen on our show.
India’s Digantara raises $50M for space-based missile defence tech
With this funding, Digantara has raised $64.5 million in total.
Databricks raises $4B at $134B valuation as its AI business heats up
The data intelligence company has just raised more than $4 billion in a Series L funding round at a $134 billion valuation — up 34% from the $100 billion valuation that it achieved just three months ago.
A Smarter Way to Reduce SaaS Expenses: Microsoft Office for $149.97
Upgrade your team’s productivity stack and save $100.