X updates its terms to lay claim to the ‘Twitter’ trademark after newcomer’s challenge
X’s new terms of service say that no one can use the Twitter name, trademarks, logos and more without written consent.
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…
Study shows Instacart may be charging some shoppers 20% more for the same product
The delivery app has claimed that price testing is part of a longstanding practice in retail sales.
Why Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Says His Early Retirement Was ‘the Worst Decision’
Google co-founder Sergey Brin tried to retire in 2019, but quickly decided that it was the wrong move.
Blockchain Payments Are Booming — But This Major Obstacle Is Preventing Real Growth
With stablecoin use projected to reach up to $3 trillion USD by 2030, unified standards aren’t optional; they’re essential for scaling blockchain payments globally.
Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm
It took Slate Auto about seven months to grow its customer list by 50%, but new reservations appear to be outpacing any cancelations.
Every Startup Reaches This Fork in the Road — Here’s How to Choose Your Path
There’s one strategic choice all founders face in the early stages of building a startup. Here’s how to navigate it.
8 Creative Side Hustles We Discovered in 2025 — Which One Can Make You Money in 2026?
People are earning big with side hustles, and you can, too.
DoorDash rolls out Zesty, an AI social app for discovering new restaurants
Users can view and share photos and comments about restaurants they’ve visited, discover content from others, and follow people just like on any social network.
Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better
Conversation focus uses the AI glasses’ open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you’re talking to, says Meta.
OpenAI continues on its ‘code red’ warpath with new image generation model
OpenAI rolls out GPT-Image-1.5 for ChatGPT, promising 4x faster generation, better instruction-following and precise edits. The launch escalates its rivalry with Google Gemini.