AI is turning connected cars into pothole-finding machines
Fleet management company Samsara has developed an AI model to detect different kinds of potholes and gauge how fast they’re deteriorating.
The Download: whole-body rejuvenation drugs and five things to know about AI
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. David Sinclair plans to test whole-body rejuvenation drugs in the XPrize competition The outspoken longevity scientist David Sinclair has predicted that, one day, you’ll go to the doctor and get a…
Spotify’s launches a Wrapped-style recap of your entire listening history
Spotify’s new feature will show you the number of unique songs that you listened to until now
The Download: a Nobel winner on AI, and the case for fixing everything
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. Three things in AI to watch, according to a Nobel-winning economist A few months before he won the Nobel Prize in economics in 2024, Daron Acemoglu published a paper that earned…
AI voice startup Vapi hits $500M valuation after winning Amazon Ring over 40 rivals
Vapi says its enterprise business has grown 10-fold since early 2025 as companies shift customer support and sales calls to AI agents.
Amazon launches 30-minute delivery across the U.S.
Amazon says its new ultra-fast delivery option brings groceries, household essentials, and other items to customers’ doors in 30 minutes.
The One Trait That Quietly Determines Whether Founders Win or Fade Out
The biggest predictor of success in venture isn’t talent or timing — it’s what people do when momentum disappears.
Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks
Right now, every AI model you’ve ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change that by building a model that processes your input and generates a response at the same time, so it’s more like a phone call than a text chain.
Why a Well-Designed Website Is No Longer Enough — and What Actually Turns Visitors Into Buyers
For years, entrepreneurs were told to refresh, redesign and optimize. The result was better-looking websites that often changed very little.
Everything Small Business Owners Need to Know to Get Started With SEO
SEO isn’t optional if you’re serious about growth. Here’s where to start.
This Summer Is the Perfect Time to Start a Consulting Side Hustle. Here’s Your Game Plan.
As the days get longer, use the extra time and energy to start your consulting business on the side.