I Built Products Backward for Years. This Radical Data-First Framework Changed Everything
A decade in product development taught me that strong products don’t come from UI or features. It’s the data model underneath.
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…
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I Stayed at a Luxury Ranch With $20K-a-Night Accommodations. Here’s Its 5-Star Business Strategy.
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I’ve Worked With 10,000+ Brick-and-Mortar Retailers. Here’s What Actually Makes Stores Win
Over the past 20 years, store owners have taught me a few fundamental things about doing physical retail right.
Google’s Top Trending Search Term of 2025 Might Surprise You
Forget celebrities or scandals. The number one search terms was a hint on how AI is shaping our lives.
MrBeast Is Expanding Into Unexpected Territory With His New Business Venture
The popular YouTuber, who is worth $1 billion, plans to leverage his massive audience of over 450 million subscribers to sell a new service.
California’s ban on self-driving trucks could soon be over
Revised rules in California would allow self-driving trucks to test on public highways. The rules also close a loophole allowing police to issue tickets for driverless vehicles.
Why Day One Ventures’ Masha Bucher thinks VCs and storytelling go hand-in-hand
Day One Ventures’ Masha Bucher doesn’t just invest in startups—she tells their stories. Her integrated model aligns incentives and proves conviction matters more than contracts.
Meta centralizes Facebook and Instagram support, tests AI support assistant
The new support hub will connect users to security tools, account recovery options, and an AI assistant.
Amazon reportedly considering dropping USPS and building a competing postal service
Amazon is the USPS’ biggest customer, and the e-commerce giant’s potential break from the postal agency comes as the two sides are negotiating a new deal.