How Radical Transparency Helps Founders Win Better Capital, Not Just More of It
The leaders telling the truth to their investors early are the ones who survive raising capital in volatile conditions.
How an overlooked geothermal plant got a second chance
In June 2024, a small company called Zanskar purchased a geothermal power plant in New Mexico that was failing fast. The water coming from the underground reservoir was getting colder by the day, making the plant uneconomical to run. Now, two years later, that plant is running at full capacity again, thanks to a new…
Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber
The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.
Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture
The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.
In an Industry First, Ford Will Use Apple Tech to Power Self-Driving Cars: ‘One of the Most Important Announcements’
For the first time, Apple Maps will affect the next generation of self-driving electric vehicles.
8 Unique Side Hustle Ideas for Summer 2026 and Beyond
Explore eight summer side hustle ideas that can help you earn extra income now and potentially generate revenue well beyond the season.
Why Cognition bought Poke: AI personality is becoming a competitive advantage
AI coding startup Cognition has acquired Poke, the AI assistant you text like a friend, in a deal valuing the startup in the low nine figures. The acquisition brings Poke’s conversational style and interaction model to Cognition’s coding agent Devin, reflecting a growing belief that how AI assistants interact with users is as important as the models powering them.
The 4-Part Framework Every Leader Needs Before Delivering Bad News
Trust isn’t damaged by the news itself — it’s damaged by how it’s delivered; here’s the four-part framework that keeps teams engaged even when the message is hard.
The Marketing Skill Nobody Trains You On (And It’s Quietly Killing Your Deadlines)
Most marketing delays trace back not to weak strategy, but to vague requests, invisible work and inconsistent follow-up.
US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search
A U.S. citizen has asked a court to throw out the government’s claim that he gave over a passcode to border authorities that wiped his phone’s data, opening up fresh questions about a person’s constitutional rights at the U.S. border.
Anduril reportedly in talks to raise funding at $100B valuation, more than 3x last year’s mark
Anduril is said to be raising a new round of funding that may push its valuation up to about $100 billion, per Reuters.