Your Old Apple AirPods Can Soon Act as an Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid, According to the FDA
The new software is compatible with the Apple AirPods Pro and accessible through iOS — for free and now FDA-authorized.
MIT Technology Review is a 2026 ASME finalist in reporting
The American Society of Magazine Editors has named MIT Technology Review as a finalist for a 2026 National Magazine Award in the reporting category. The shortlisted story—“We did the math on AI’s energy footprint. Here’s the story you haven’t heard”—is part of the publication’s Power Hungry package on AI’s energy burden. AI is often described…
These Two Cousins Quit Their Day Jobs to Start a Women-Owned Whiskey Company. Here’s How They Got Major Backing and Built a Thriving Community Based on Inclusivity.
In a world where whiskey has traditionally been viewed as a “man’s drink,” cousins Anna Axster and Wendelin von Schroder are crafting a narrative that opens the door for all whiskey enthusiasts.
She Started a T-Shirt Side Hustle as a Recent Grad Working at ‘People’ Magazine. It Led to a DM From Levi’s and $400 Million.
When Michelle Wahler, co-founder and former CEO of Beyond Yoga, moved to California, she went “full steam ahead” on a new venture.
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The Download: conspiracy-debunking chatbots, and fact-checking AI
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. Chatbots can persuade people to stop believing in conspiracy theories The internet has made it easier than ever before to encounter and spread conspiracy theories. And while some are harmless, others can be…
Neuroscientists and architects are using this enormous laboratory to make buildings better
Have you ever found yourself lost in a building that felt impossible to navigate? Thoughtful building design should center on the people who will be using those buildings. But that’s no mean feat. It’s not just about navigation, either. Just think of an office that left you feeling sleepy or unproductive, or perhaps a health…
These Are Companies With the Most AI-Related Job Postings, Hiring Everything From Technical Writers to Engineers
AI-related jobs are plentiful — if you know where to look.
Big Wall Street Banks Are Limiting Workweek Hours — to 80
Junior bankers are reporting 100-plus hour workweeks. Now, Wall Street’s overwork culture is back under scrutiny.
Use This Scientific Approach to Transform Your Idea Into a Million-Dollar Success
Even when approaching the unknown, we always have a tool to draw conclusions for better-informed decision-making — the scientific method.
Chatbots can persuade people to stop believing in conspiracy theories
The internet has made it easier than ever before to encounter and spread conspiracy theories. And while some are harmless, others can be deeply damaging, sowing discord and even leading to unnecessary deaths. Now, researchers believe they’ve uncovered a new tool for combating false conspiracy theories: AI chatbots. Researchers from MIT Sloan and Cornell University…