The Data Looks Bad — But Is It? Here’s When You Should Ignore Your Metrics (and When to Panic).
A decision framework for interpreting conflicting data signals
The Download: moon city problems and drone traffic controllers
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. Mars may be a hellhole, but the moon is not far behind The US and China are racing to build bases on the moon, with NASA hoping to establish a small…
Here’s What the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ Means for the Franchise Industry
The legislation includes tax changes that affect more than 800,000 franchise businesses nationwide.
Startups Weekly: Tech and the law
Here are the startup stories and funding rounds that caught our eye over the last few days, which have been quite busy.
PetLibro’s new smart camera uses AI to describe your pet’s movements, and it’s adorable
PetLibro launched an AI-powered smart camera that provides users with real-time insights into their pets’ activities.
Entrepreneurs Can Upgrade Their Workflow for Just $40 With This AI Note-Taker
Capture every idea and action item with help from this AI-powered note-taking app.
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy Offers a Refreshing Take on the Future of Social Media, Live Streaming, AI and the Creator Economy
Dan Clancy isn’t your typical tech executive. Here’s what he revealed in our interview on The CEO Series.
YouTube’s New AI Search Feature Has a Catch That Could Affect Content Creators: ‘Google Is Shifting’
YouTube’s new feature summarizes videos with AI — so you don’t even have to watch.
Microsoft’s ‘Blue Screen of Death’ Is Changing Forever. Here’s What’s Taking Its Place.
Microsoft is changing the infamous blue screen — that you never want to see.
Meta buys over 1 GW of renewables to power its data centers
Meta has been on a renewable buying spree in recent months.
SCOTUS porn ruling opens door to sweeping internet age verification
The United States Supreme Court ruled Friday to uphold a Texas law requiring websites with “sexual material harmful to minors” to verify the ages of all visitors. The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), a trade association for the adult industry, had brought the lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton challenging the state’s age verification law. […]