Google launches new device protection program called Pixel Care+
Google says Pixel Care+ provides a “higher level of coverage, service and peace of mind for Google hardware owners.”
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…
911 centers are so understaffed, they’re turning to AI to answer calls
The company offers an AI voice assistant that helps 911 centers offload non-emergency call volume.
WhatsApp’s new AI feature lets you rephrase and adjust the tone of your messages
With Writing Help, users can get AI-generated suggestions that rewrite their messages in professional, funny, supportive, or rephrased way.
With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection
SpaceX proves it can fly through failures on Starship’s tenth test flight.
FBI says China’s Salt Typhoon hacked at least 200 US companies
The FBI’s cyber chief says the long-running China-backed hacking campaign is “ongoing” and affecting companies all over the world.
Google and Grok are catching up to ChatGPT, says a16z’s latest AI report
The report, in its fifth iteration, showcases two and a half years of data about consumers’ evolving use of AI products.
Corporate Whole Foods Staff Will Soon Receive Employment Offers From Amazon
The compensation packages will reportedly include new titles, salaries, and benefits.
OpenAI co-founder calls for AI labs to safety test rival models
In an effort to set a new industry standard, OpenAI and Anthropic opened up their AI models for cross-lab safety testing.
Judge denies Meta’s request to dismiss sexual harassment lawsuit filed by early employee
Stonelake, who worked at Meta from 2009 until being laid off in early 2024, filed the suit against Meta in Washington state earlier this year, alleging sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation.
What I Learned About Business Growth From 5 Successful Founders Who Started Small
Here’s what successful solopreneurs taught me about business and entrepreneurship.