From Hire to Hero — 4 Strategies for Onboarding Senior Executives
Setting up high-level hires for success requires forethought, the right environment and a flexible runway.
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…
The August Jobs Report Didn’t Live Up to Expectations — Here’s What It Means For Interest Rates
Economists expected U.S. employers to add about 20,000 more jobs in August than reported.
‘Let It Go’: A Couple Has Spent $400K Suing Disney After Being Banned From the Park’s Exclusive 33 Club. Social Media Reactions Have Not Been G-Rated.
After getting banned from the exclusive members-only club for alleged bad behavior, a California couple has spent a fortune trying to get back to paling around with Mickey.
Taco Bell’s New Mountain Dew Baja Blast Gelato Is Causing a Frenzy — But Fans Have One Big Complaint
The company released the dessert to mark the 20th anniversary of the iconic Mountain Dew Baja Blast, which has garnered a cult-like following since its debut in 2004.
Customers Are Changing – Is Your Business Ready?
Follow these four strategies to adapt to changing customer demands and leverage them for success
One of the Hardest Parts of Running a Business, Solved
Take your time back with this simple gadget.
The Download: mining metals with plants, and our dystopian future
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. How plants could mine metals from the soil Nickel may not grow on trees—but there’s a chance it could someday be mined using plants. Many plants naturally soak up metal and concentrate it…
You Don’t Need All the Right Answers to Lead Through a Crisis — But You Do Need to Learn These 3 Lessons
Navigating business crises requires swift action and adaptable leadership. Learn how to make tough decisions, empower your team and lead by example through challenging times.
How plants could mine metals from the soil
Nickel may not grow on trees—but there’s a chance it could someday be mined using plants. Many plant species naturally soak up metal and concentrate it in their tissues, and new funding will support research on how to use that trait for plant-based mining, or phytomining. Seven phytomining projects just received $9.9 million in funding…
What Is Founder Mode? Here’s Why the Phrase Is Everywhere This Week.
Founder mode is different from the traditional manager path. Here’s why.