ElevenLabs strike deals with celebs to create AI audio
ElevenLabs struck a deal with actors Michael Caine and Matthew McConaughey to AI-generate their voices.
Google is still aiming for its “moonshot” 2030 energy goals
Last week, we hosted EmTech MIT, MIT Technology Review’s annual flagship conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Over the course of three days of main-stage sessions, I learned about innovations in AI, biotech, and robotics. But as you might imagine, some of this climate reporter’s favorite moments came in the climate sessions. I was listening especially closely…
Elon Musk’s X botched its security key switchover, locking users out
As part of an effort to retire the old Twitter.com domain, X is requiring passkey and security key users to re-enroll — but are getting stuck in endless loops and unable to finish.
Court rules that OpenAI violated German copyright law; ordered it to pay damages
A German court ruled that OpenAI’s ChatGPT violated the nation’s copyright laws by training its language models on licensed musical work without permission.
Your Marketing Budget Is Going to Waste If You’re Making These Common Mistakes
Research shows marketers are throwing away $1 for every $4 they spend. Here are 4 tips I’ve used to optimize every marketing dollar on my way to $119 million.
Looking for a Job? Mark Cuban Has Some Simple Advice for You.
Cuban’s advice focuses on the type of company you should apply to.
Claim Your Share of $960 Billion — 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Win the Holiday Season
This article breaks down five simple ways small businesses can win the holiday season by leaning into what they do best: personal connection, creativity, and smart planning — not just big discounts.
iOS 26.2 beta adds new Liquid Glass customization, alarms in the Reminders app, and more
Apple released the iOS 26.2 beta 1 last week, introducing the option to adjust the Liquid Glass appearance of the lock screen clock, and more.
Why Businesses Fail Financially Even When They’re Profitable — and What to Do About It
When profits don’t translate to cash, the capital stack is to blame. Here’s how to fix it.
YouTube TV’s Disney blackout is ruining my life (I can’t watch ‘Jeopardy!’)
For 12 days and counting, Disney-owned channels like ESPN and ABC have been blacked out on YouTube TV.
She Revolutionized Social Drinking With Her Invention. Now It’s a $60B Opportunity.
Hangovers and regret are out. Connection, calm, and clarity are in.