Small-Business Owners Are Getting Less Optimistic About Sales. The Latest Numbers Show Why.
The NFIB optimism index fell 0.5 percentage points to 98.8 in February.
The Download: how AI is used for military targeting, and the Pentagon’s war on Claude
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. Defense official reveals how AI chatbots could be used for targeting decisions The US military might use generative AI systems to rank targets and recommend which to strike first, according to a Defense Department…
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is even better than ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
While “Animal Crossing” is pure escapism, “Pokopia” gives you the sensation of actually rehabilitating a broken world.
AgentMail raises $6M to build an email service for AI agents
AgentMail provides an API platform that lets you give AI agents their own email inboxes, with support for two-way conversations, parsing, threading, labeling, searching, and replying.
AI Data Centers Are Chugging Our Water at an Alarming Rate
A new study shows U.S. facilities could require up to 1.45 billion gallons per day of new peak capacity. Who will bear the cost?
They Used an Impulsive But Smart Strategy to Turn Their Small Business Into a Cult Brand
These bakers did something different one slow afternoon — and ended up with national attention and a lesson every small business owner should hear.
Thinking Machines Lab inks massive compute deal with Nvidia
The multi-year deal involves at least a gigawatt of compute power and also includes a strategic investment from Nvidia
Instagram Has the Cheat Code For Supercharging Your Personal Brand — Here’s How
Instagram collaborations are a game-changer for personal branding. By teaming up with others in your niche, you can showcase your expertise, expand your reach and even boost your visibility on Google.
Apple Has to Postpone Its Smart Home Display Because Siri Still Isn’t Ready
The device was originally planned for spring 2025 but keeps getting pushed back due to AI issues.
Google gives in to users’ complaints over AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search feature
The option appears on the Google Photos Search screen and lets users pick which experience they want.
When Steve Jobs Stepped Down From Apple, He Advised Tim Cook to Never Ask Himself This One Question
Cook said that Apple’s contentious meetings date back to “the creation of the company.”