Your Business Strategy Suddenly Stopped Working. Here’s How to Pivot Without Panicking.
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The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
Almost 80 European deep tech university spinouts reached $1B valuations or $100M in revenue in 2025
According to Dealroom’s European Spinout Report 2025, 76 European deep tech and life sciences spinouts have either reached $1 billion valuations, $100 million in revenue, or both.
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TikTok Just Beat YouTube and Instagram as the Top News Source for Young People
Forty-three percent of young adults said they regularly get news from the video app in 2025.
Someone Stole $400,000 Worth of Lobster Destined for Costco Using a ‘Sophisticated’ Phishing Scam
The Great Lobster Heist has investigators scratching their heads.
12 investors dish on what 2026 will bring for climate tech
After a tumultuous year, venture investors are still optimistic about climate tech’s long term prospects, especially as data centers continue to drive demand for electricity, manufacturing, and materials.
Culture Isn’t a Vibe, it’s the System That Decides for Your Company
Culture isn’t about perks or posters. It’s the decision-making system your company relies on when uncertainty hits and you’re not in the room.
Starbucks Is Abandoning Its City Saturation Strategy — And Closing Hundreds of Stores
The coffee giant is shuttering roughly 400 locations nationwide, concentrated in major cities, as part of CEO Brian Niccol’s $1 billion restructuring plan.
The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025
AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice
VCs predict enterprises will spend more on AI in 2026 — through fewer vendors
Enterprises have been experimenting with AI tools for a few years. Investors predict they will start to pick winners in 2026.