Is Amazon Automation a Profitable Passive Income Model — or Just an Overhyped Trend?
Let’s break down the realities, risks and what investors should look for in a trustworthy, experienced operator.
Do You Have ‘Brain Fry’? A New Study Says This Everyday Technology Is Causing It
Over half of Americans use the technology that’s prompting the phenomenon.
When the Job Market Tightens, Startups Surge — Here’s Why 2026 Could Be the Perfect Time to Launch Your Business
In 2026, entrepreneurship is surging, with new businesses forming nationwide and founders reporting strong optimism for growth.
TriZetto confirms 3.4M people’s health and personal data was stolen during breach
Health tech giant TriZetto has confirmed that more than 3.4 million people had personal and health information stolen in a 2024 cyberattack, which the company failed to detect for almost a year.
Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s’ access to social media
Indonesian has outlined new regulations that would restrict users under 16 from accessing digital platforms.
$80 AI Photo Editor Helps Side Hustlers Build a Standout Brand on a Budget
Look like an established brand from day one, without the agency price tag.
MrBeast Acquired an App to ‘Gamify’ Finance for Teens. Some Are Worried.
The YouTube star bought Step, a financial app with 7 million teen users, and plans to introduce crypto trading.
City Detect, which uses AI to help cities stay safe and clean, raises $13M Series A
City Detect, a company that helps local governments prevent urban decay, is in at least 17 cities so far, including Dallas and Miami.
The Download: 10 things that matter in AI, plus Anthropic’s plan to sue the Pentagon
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. Coming soon: our 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now For years, MIT Technology Review’s newsroom has been ahead of the curve, tracking the developments in AI that matter and…
Quantum scale-up Pasqal plans $2B SPAC listing, promises to ‘remain French’
A SPAC deal that is set to take French quantum company Pasqal public on the Nasdaq values the company at $2 billion pre-money.
India’s Karnataka signals intent to ban social media for under-16s
Karnataka’s proposal highlights a growing global debate over children’s rights and online policy.