The year data centers went from backend to center stage
Data centers are no longer the boring tech issue they once were.
The Download: The startup that says it can stop lightning, and inside OpenAI’s Pentagon deal
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. This startup claims it can stop lightning and prevent catastrophic wildfires Startup Skyward Wildfire says it can prevent catastrophic fires by stopping the lightning strikes that ignite them. So far, it hasn’t publicly…
How to Build an ADA-Compliant Website — and Avoid Costly Legal Fees
A practical founder’s guide to ADA website compliance, covering tools, timelines, real costs, WCAG 2.1 AA standards and how to protect your business from lawsuits.
The 3-Phase Framework for Turning a Cyberattack Into a Strategic Advantage
Learn how your company can turn a data loss event into an organizational transformation.
The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet
Europe’s startup market hasn’t produced meaningful numbers but there is reason to believe the data will start to change.
MacBook Air M1 Deal Helps Entrepreneurs Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Performance
The Apple M1 chip offers 3.5x faster CPU performance and 18-hour battery life.
Waymo explains why its robotaxis got stuck during the SF blackout
The company also said its robotaxis navigated more than 7,000 dark stoplights successfully on Saturday.
Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
Waymo is testing a Gemini-powered in-car AI assistant, per findings from a 1,200-line system prompt. The assistant can answer general knowledge questions, control certain in-cabin features, and more.
How Your Small Business Can Save More Money Through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Let’s break down complex tax provisions into actionable insights around enhanced childcare and family leave credits, immediate R&D expense deductions and new overtime/tip income deductions.
The 9 top biotech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the biotech and pharma Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
How Mill closed the deal with Amazon and Whole Foods
Matt Rogers’s food waste startup will soon deploy its commercial food waste bins in grocery stores throughout the U.S. Here’s how Rogers thinks about preparing a startup for success.