Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?
Are XREAL’s smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?
The Download: weight-loss drugs slowing aging and carbon dioxide batteries
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. Weight-loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, say drugmakers Popular weight-loss drugs may do more than help people shed pounds. They might also slow the aging process. Drugmakers Eli Lilly…
Talent Isn’t Enough — Here’s What Separates Those Who Stall From Those Who Break Through
The professionals who advance fastest don’t rely on a single mentor — they build a network of mentors, coaches, sponsors and peers who help them see what they’d otherwise miss.
Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It’s the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.
An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.
Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
Brave’s browser begins testing an email alias feature that lets you keep your main email info private.
Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
There’s a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.
3 Kinds of Deals I Turn Down — Even When Everything in the Room Says Yes
Some of the best investment decisions I’ve made never show up anywhere — because the discipline to walk away when everything in the room is leaning forward is what separates real investors from the rest.
Your Next Customer Will Ask AI About Your Business. Here’s How to Shape What It Says
I rewrote my agency’s website, but AI engines kept repeating the old version — here’s what that taught me about who really controls your story now.
How to Build a Capital Stack That Gives Your Startup More Control
Venture capital is no longer a default. Here’s why founders need to rethink how they finance their startups.
Going on Vacation? Research Shows It Could Have Surprising Health Benefits.
Recent studies show that going out of your comfort zone can improve health.