iOS 26 beta 4 arrives, with Liquid Glass tweaks and AI news summaries
Apple launches iOS 26 beta 4 for developers with updates to Liquid Glass and AI notification summaries, ahead. A public beta is expected later this week.
The Download: saving the US climate programs, and America’s AI protections are under threat
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. How nonprofits and academia are stepping up to salvage US climate programs Nonprofits are trying to preserve a US effort to modernize greenhouse-gas measurements, amid growing fears that the Trump administration’s dismantling of…
Threads adds improved content performance metrics for creators
The Meta-owned platform says the updates are focused on helping creators build audiences.
A Program That Helped Build 144,000 Jobs Gets Slashed by Budget Cuts — What Happens Next Is Pivotal for Small Business Support
The agency is facing elimination. But this could be an opportunity.
Your Company’s Security Strategy Has a Glaring Hole. Here’s What’s Causing It — and How to Fix It.
It’s time to rethink security through an internal lens. Here’s how to secure your business without slowing innovation.
How I Quietly Secured the Perfect Domain Name — Without Overpaying
I’ve learned that buying the right domain quietly can save money and protect your strategy. Here’s what stealth acquisition looks like in practice.
Why Predictive Service Is the Next Big Thing For Your Customer Service
To drive growth, companies should transform customer support from reactive to predictive and proactive. Using foresight, ethical data and strategic alignment can turn customer experience into a key competitive advantage.
Fighting forever chemicals and startup fatigue
What if we could permanently remove the toxic “forever chemicals” contaminating our water? That’s the driving force behind Michigan-based startup Enspired Solutions, founded by environmental toxicologist Denise Kay and chemical engineer Meng Wang. The duo left corporate consulting in the rearview mirror to take on one of the most pervasive environmental challenges: PFAS. “PFAS is…
4 Emerging Tech Hubs That Are Challenging Silicon Valley’s Dominance
As Silicon Valley’s dominance faces new pressure, these tech hubs are redefining the global innovation landscape — driven by talent, government support and growing investor interest.
This Former Rap Star Is Making $20 Million a Year With Podcasting: ‘Maintaining Independence as Creators’
Joe Budden is bringing in big numbers with his hit podcast.
Etsy faces user boycott over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ branded products
Etsy users are boycotting the site over its “Alligator Alcatraz” merchandise.