Why I Bought a Business Instead of Starting One — And Why More Smart Professionals Are Doing the Same
Why acquisition beats startups for speed, stability and long-term returns for experienced professionals.
MIT Technology Review’s most popular stories of 2025
It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…
Crypto’s Greatest Impact Won’t Be in Finance — It Will Be in Solving AI’s Biggest Problem
As AI systems grow more powerful and opaque, we need infrastructure that can prove. Crypto’s greatest impact may be as the trust layer for intelligent software.
Stoke Space’s $510M round shows the future of launch belongs to defense
Stoke’s new raise highlights how the launch industry is being shaped by major U.S. defense initiatives.
Intel unveils new processor powered by its 18A semiconductor tech
Intel announces new processors produced in Arizona as the company looks to increase its U.S. manufacturing.
Italian businessman’s phone reportedly targeted with Paragon spyware
The alleged targeting of prominent Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone now widens the Paragon spyware scandal in Italy to victims beyond journalists and activists.
‘Dozens’ of organizations had data stolen in Oracle-linked hacks
The mass-hacks targeting Oracle E-Business customers is the latest hacking campaign by Clop, an extortion group known for abusing security flaws in enterprise products to steal large amounts of sensitive data.
YouTubers who were kicked off the platform for rule violations can now request a ‘second chance’
Creators who repeatedly violated YouTube’s past COVID-19 and election integrity policies will be eligible to request new accounts.
The Content Strategy Shift That’s Changing How Brands Connect With Audiences
User-generated content is just the start. Here’s why blending it with employee-generated content and creator-generated content brings the best results.
Here Are the New Tax Brackets for 2026, Adjusted for Inflation
The IRS has announced the new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.
Netflix is letting users play games on their TV screens
Netflix users can now play games on their smart TVs. This marks a major step for the company’s gaming initiative.