Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’
You can now disco ball-ify your entire Pixel homescreen, says Google.
The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
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. Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. —Jessica Hamzelou It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western…
AI Is Describing Your Company Behind Your Back — Is It Being Honest?
AI engines are explaining your company before buyers click your site, read your pitch deck or talk to sales. If that answer is vague, outdated or missing, that is now your real first impression.
Why This Veteran Founder Put Out a Music Video, Not a Discount Code, This Memorial Day
Mat Best opens up about the loss, discipline, and sense of mission behind Black Rifle Coffee’s new “Folded Flag” video—and what entrepreneurs can learn from building a brand with grit and purpose.
I Saw a $40M Revenue Business Say No to a Peak Exit — and Watched Its Valuation Get Cut in Half After “One More Year.” Here’s How to Get Timing Right
Every company has a moment when it’s most valuable. The question is whether you’ll recognize it or watch it pass. Timing is 50% of the value.
How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups
Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware.
After Some ‘Pretty Terrible’ Ideas, These Friends Started a College Side Hustle That Made $10K in 30 Days: ‘I Carry My Laptop Everywhere’
Harrison Nastasi and Justin Iannelli wanted to innovate in the snack aisle.
Sheryl Sandberg Says Your 10‑Year Career Plan Is Outdated — Here Are the 2 Things You Need Instead
Sandberg spoke to Gen Z college graduates at a recent commencement ceremony.
Before You Add Stablecoin Checkout, Fix These 5 Trust Gaps First
A practical guide for businesses on fixing trust, refund, compliance, support and security gaps before adding stablecoin checkout.
Still Slashing Prices to Win Customers? Here’s Why Brands That Prioritize Trust Are Leaving You Behind
In high-friction industries, customers don’t choose the cheapest option. Customer choose the one they trust. Here’s why that changes everything about how companies should be built.
Most AI Strategies Fail Before Real Adoption Begins — So We Paused Our Entire Company for 2 Weeks to Break That Pattern
Here’s what we learned — and what surprised us — when we paused our company to get AI transformation right.