He Ruined His Career for $46,000 — Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History
Tom Hardin details his days wearing a wire for the feds.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
Tech workers urge DOD, Congress to withdraw Anthropic label as a supply chain risk
Tech workers have signed an open letter urging the Department of War to withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a “supply chain risk” and instead to settle the matter quietly.
You Don’t Need Awards to Raise Venture Capital — You Just Need These 2 Things
Industry recognitions may open doors, but investment follows alignment and measurable impact.
Despite Rising Tech Prices, These Powerful Desktops are Still Less Than $400
On sale for a limited time.
Apple Launches Budget $599 iPhone 17e and Faster iPad Air. Here’s What We Know
The announcement kicks off Apple’s week-long product rollout, with the company telling stores to prepare for more announcements.
The 3 Secrets to a Website That Builds Credibility and Connection
To create an outstanding website, you need a clear plan for every page.
X ads ‘Paid Partnership’ labels for creators so they can ditch the hashtags
The new labels comply with regulations and allow creators to be more transparent with their followers.
‘A Very Hard Act to Follow’: Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Pays Tribute to Warren Buffett — and Charts His Own Course in First Shareholder Letter
Abel opened the letter by honoring Warren Buffett’s legacy and laid out a vision for the company’s future.
Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data
A hacking group called Department of Peace said they hacked a specific office within Homeland Security to protest ICE’s mass deportation campaign, and the companies aiding it.
The 7 Rules of Building Strong Investor Relationships After the Check Clears
Founders earn long-term credibility by communicating misses clearly and before problems escalate.