The CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken Says Speed Is No Longer the Point of Fast Food: ‘It’s Not 1999’
Jim Bitticks of Dave’s Hot Chicken says speed is dead in fast food. Here’s what really matters to customers.
The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by 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. How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The theory claimed that, under…
Figma adds code layers, support for animations, more AI features in new update
Figma’s update adds a new code layer, support for motion and shaders, and the ability to create custom plugins for various tasks using AI.
Europe’s extreme heat is shutting down power plants
Europe is in the middle of a record-breaking heat wave, and the grid is being pushed to its limits as people turn to fans and air-conditioning to try to stay cool. Some power plants won’t be online to help handle the load. On June 23, France saw its hottest day since record-keeping began in 1947.…
Zoox upgrades its robotaxi as it prepares for commercial service
The new version has more cushioning, lighter colors, and a better microphone and speaker for communicating with Zoox Support.
This new tracking label could help solve cargo theft
The Samsara Tracking Label hides a BLE system that can offering real-time location in a disposable package.
OpenAI unveils its first custom chip, built by Broadcom
Named Jalapeño, the new processor was designed specifically for the unique needs of OpenAI’s inference systems.
Saying ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ to AI Sounds Crazy. It Might Actually Work.
A new survey finds 86% of office workers are being polite to their AI tools — and most say it actually changes what comes back.
The $150 Billion Pet Industry Is Booming — These 5 Franchises Are Cashing In
Pet care is one of the fastest-growing franchise categories in 2026. See which brands are ranked on this year’s Franchise 500.
Snap Bet $2,195 on the Future of Smart Glasses. Meta Answered With a $244 Version.
A week after Snap launched its pricey $2,195 AR glasses, Meta is going the opposite direction with a $244 version.
If you want to cut your screen time, just get a Brick
After years of struggling to curb my screen time, apparently all I needed was a $59 hunk of plastic.