Meta launches ‘Vibes,’ a short-form video feed of AI slop
Think TikTok or Instagram Reels, but every single video you come across is essentially just AI slop.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
The Surprising Reason Google’s Former CEO Is ‘Not in Favor’ of Working From Home
Eric Schmidt said people have to make tradeoffs to succeed in tech.
Viral call-recording app Neon goes dark after exposing users’ phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts
Call recording app Neon was one of the top-ranked iPhone apps, but was pulled offline after a security bug allowed any logged-in user to access the call recordings and transcripts of any other user.
How To Sell on Etsy in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
Want to start selling your handmade goods online? This article outlines how to start and grow your business using Etsy.
Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance
The investigation was sparked by a story in The Guardian that reported that Unit 8200, the elite Israel military intelligence unit, was using Azure cloud storage to house data on phone calls obtained through the surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Startup founders say Trump’s $100K H-1B fee is a ‘talent tariff’ that will hurt innovation
The price hike for H1B visas could have detrimental impact on the startup industry, experts say.
Your Complete Guide to Building Passive Income in 2025
Forget active income — it’s time to create some real financial freedom in your life.
Having a Great Product Means Nothing If You Ignore This Crucial Principle
Here’s what entrepreneurs need to know about the Law of Diffusion.
Nvidia Knocked From the Top? An Analyst Says Another Tech Titan Is the Most Valuable Company in the World.
Alphabet is the fourth most valuable company in the world by market capitalization, but an analyst says it’s actually first based on AI strength.
Tesla asks EPA not to roll back emissions rules as Trump calls climate change a ‘con job’
The company’s regulatory policy team is trying to clean up a mess that CEO Elon Musk spent $300 million to help create.