2 Sisters Started a Business That Soothes Babies. It Went Viral and Made $5.3 Million Last Year: ‘Living the American Dream.’
Jane Molina and Joy Williams were running another company when they began to build Ninni Co.
The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
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. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been…
The Enhanced Games — tech’s steroid extravaganza — didn’t pay off, as company posts $60 million loss
An effort to transform the world of sports through steroid use doesn’t exactly seem to be bearing financial fruit.
Ok, can we actually cool data centers with our pee?
Jason Kelce joked that people should cool data centers with their pee, rather than potable water — his suggestion is not completely ludicrous.
This is the Real Reason Cracker Barrel’s CEO Is Out — And It Isn’t Because She Changed Anything
Cracker Barrel’s CEO did not have awareness of what customers were afraid of losing, and that gap is what cost her the job.
Someone targeted security researchers using a fake crypto conference as a lure
A hacker pretending to work for a leading cryptocurrency news website targeted several cybersecurity professionals using Google Docs as a way to deliver malware.
Mark buys a castle
Mark Zuckerberg just bought a cozy abode somewhat close to Meta’s international headquarters in Ireland.
Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses
Google is giving publishers a new button that lets readers make them a preferred source across Search, Discover, and Google News, potentially boosting their traffic as AI search sends fewer clicks to the web.
Runlayer, Rippling drop lawsuits. But the brouhaha is still a cautionary tale for founders.
Runlayer and Rippling have dropped their lawsuits. No money was paid. Rippling celebrated by releasing a competing product.
Castelion hits $13B valuation to mass-produce hypersonic missiles
The $1 billion Series C was co-led by Andreessen Horowitz, Carlyle, and JP Morgan Chase.
How Growing Companies Lose Coherence — and What It Costs Them Over Time
As companies scale, experience coherence erodes across teams and channels. Four anchors keep the customer experience recognizable over time.