Amazon’s new initiative aims to help people discover digital health benefits to manage chronic conditions

June 26, 2025

The Download: Google DeepMind’s DNA AI, and heatwaves’ impact on the grid

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. Google’s new AI will help researchers understand how our genes work When scientists first sequenced the human genome in 2003, they revealed the full set of DNA instructions that make a person. But…

January 8, 2024

Amazon announced today that it’s launching Health Condition Programs, a new initiative that aims to make it easier for people to discover digital health benefits to help manage chronic conditions like prediabetes, diabetes and high blood pressure. Digital health company Omada Health is Amazon’s launch partner for the new initiative. With the new service, users […]

Will Apple’s Vision Pro launch be a Groundhog Day for immersive computing?

January 8, 2024

Apple’s Vision Pro headset is set to finally launch in the U.S. on February 2, at a retail price of $3,499. At that price, there’s no doubt it’ll have limited appeal, which seems just fine with Apple given reports about their initial sales expectations. Apple originally announced Vision Pro last June at its annual developer […]

Amazon turns to AI to help customers find clothes that fit when shopping online

January 8, 2024

After recently turning to generative AI to enhance its product reviews, e-commerce giant Amazon today shared how it’s now using AI technology to help customers shop for apparel online. The company explains it’s now using large language models, generative AI, and machine learning to power four AI-powered features that will help customers find clothing that […]

Tarek El Moussa: Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Success in Real Estate

January 8, 2024

In this episode of Jeff Fenster’s podcast, Tarek El Moussa, a renowned real estate entrepreneur, shares his inspiring journey of triumph over adversity and how he achieved remarkable success in the industry.

24 Money-Making Business and Side Hustle Ideas to Start in 2024

January 8, 2024

If you’ve been dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur, use this list of proven business ideas to make this the year that you finally launch a full-time business or side hustle.

Bitcoin ETFs, Carta’s latest mess, and let’s go to the Moon

January 8, 2024

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week! Don’t forget that our revamped Wednesday […]

EV sales remained strong in Q4. They could have been stronger

January 8, 2024

All automakers, including Tesla, are at a crossroads. How should they invest their money?

RIP? Third-party podcast app Castro appears to be dead, company goes quiet

January 8, 2024

The once popular third-party podcast app Castro has seemingly shut down, after earlier saying that it was “actively seeking a new home” for its product. The announcement had followed rumors that the company would soon be closing down, spurred by a post from a former Castro employee Mohit Mamoria who, in November, wrote on X that […]

How to partner with a venture investor who values technology innovators

January 8, 2024

Venture capital often finds nonconsensus and nonobvious deals, but the process may take hundreds of meetings before the first yes.

Arc Capital Markets wants to make venture debt popular again

January 8, 2024

In 10 minutes, companies can onboard into Arc Capital Markets and receive indicative debt terms for up to $250 million within five days from a network of lenders.

The Download: Google DeepMind’s DNA AI, and heatwaves’ impact on the grid