Open source devs are fighting AI crawlers with cleverness and vengeance
AI web crawling bots are the cockroaches of the internet, many developers believe. FOSS devs are fighting back in ingenuous, humorous ways.
The Download: a “God-driven” cryptocurrency and a solar engineering roadmap
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. God told them to sell crypto. Their investors lost everything. When Eli Regalado first heard God speak to him, he wondered whether he was hallucinating. According to Eli and his wife,…
Certification platform Certiverse nabs $11M Series A led by Cherryrock
Certification platform Certiverse raised an $11 million Series A led by Cherryrock Capital, it announced this week. The company was founded by Ruben Garcia, Pablo Meyer, and Frederico Lopez in 2023. It lets organizations develop certification exams at, its founders say, far less cost than traditional methods. Certifications are an age-old method to gain technical […]
‘Views May Be Higher’: YouTube Just Made a Change to Shorts That Will Increase View Counts — and Possibly Earnings
The change aligns YouTube with TikTok and Instagram.
‘Cash Delivered On-Demand to Your Doorstep’: Robinhood Says Its New Banking Service Will Have Some Wild Perks
Robinhood execs said they want to see the kind of perks usually reserved for the ultra-wealthy trickle down to the masses.
Experiencing Work-From-Home Pains? These Ergonomic Upgrades Can Save Your Back and Neck.
These home office upgrades, from standing desks to smart lighting, help you stay on top of your game.
How Entrepreneurs Can Better Support Their Employees’ Mental, Physical and Financial Health
Create a thriving workplace by prioritizing employee well-being.
Think You’re Ready to Franchise Your Business? Here Are 8 Things You Need to Consider First
There are criteria that are indicative of whether or not a business is franchisable.
How to Drive Higher Engagement, Improved Retention and Lasting Success in Times of Low Worker Morale
The absence of moral leadership is eroding trust and weakening employee engagement. Here’s how leaders can address the challenge.
Trump’s auto tariffs are a gift to Tesla
President Trump is slapping 25% tariffs on all cars imported to the United States, including from our immediate North American neighbors. He’s also placed a 25% tariff on certain parts used to build cars. It’s a decision that will likely supercharge the cost of new and used cars, but it’s also a gift to Tesla, […]
Why HoneyBook’s $140M in ARR may finally justify its $2.4B ZIRP-era valuation
HoneyBook, a startup last valued in late 2021 at $2.4 billion, told TechCrunch that it hit $140 million annualized recurring revenue (ARR). This makes HoneyBook one of the few startups with peak-VC-era valuations to report their financials after the market cooled. Many startups that raised in 2021 and not since remain under pressure to generate […]