23andMe data theft prompts DNA testing companies to switch on 2FA by default

January 2, 2026

3 things Will Douglas Heaven is into right now

The most amazing drummer on the internet My daughter introduced me to El Estepario Siberiano’s YouTube channel a few months back, and I have been obsessed ever since. The Spanish drummer (real name: Jorge Garrido) posts videos of himself playing supercharged cover versions of popular tracks, hitting his drums with such jaw-dropping speed and technique…

November 7, 2023

DNA testing and genealogy companies are stepping up user account security by mandating the use of two-factor authentication, following the theft of millions of user records from DNA genetic testing giant 23andMe. Ancestry, MyHeritage, and 23andMe have begun notifying customers that their accounts will use two-factor (2FA) by default, a security feature where users are […]

Congruent starts raising fresh $250M early-stage climate tech fund

November 7, 2023

High interest rates may be stifling some investments in climate tech today, but the new fund suggests that LPs see a light at the end of the tunnel.

PopSockets unveils a photo case and accessory designer, powered by AI

November 7, 2023

Ready to put your AI prompting skills to work for product customization? Smartphone case and accessory maker PopSockets is today introducing a clever new AI Customizer tool that will allow anyone to design their next phone accessory — including grips, cases, and wallets — via an optimized version of Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL). The company […]

6 Steps for Successfully Writing and Publishing Your First Book as an Entrepreneur

November 7, 2023

Here are the key steps an author can take to successfully write and publish their first book.

How to Reduce E-waste and Promote Repurpose in Your Business

November 7, 2023

Entrepreneurs can make a massive impact on sustainability by employing the right practices

Spill toasts one year with a 2.7M seed extension, Kerry Washington and champagne

November 7, 2023

At midnight last Friday, Alphonzo Terrell held up a glass of Dom Perignon and toasted his one-year anniversary of being laid off at Twitter. If it weren’t for that moment, he wouldn’t be in Austin at an AfroTech after-party, surrounded by thousands of people who now know his name and his social media app, Spill. […]

Uber’s Q3 numbers include impressive profitability gains, slower-than-expected growth

November 7, 2023

The former startup darling’s results can be viewed as an indication that its business model has matured and is now in a stable, profitable and cash-generating position.

Figma sweetens FigJam whiteboard tool with new AI features

November 7, 2023

While Figma waits to hear whether regulators will allow Adobe to complete its $20 billion acquisition, the startup is not sitting idly by. Today, Figma announced it was adding three generative AI features to its FigJam whiteboard tool. FigJam is Figma’s online collaborative whiteboard that teams can use to plan design or other projects, and […]

WeWork’s bankruptcy is proof that its core business never actually worked

November 7, 2023

Did WeWork’s business ever make sense? To answer that question, we’ll go over its S-1 filings, its SPAC deal and early earnings reports.

TikTok is shutting down its Creator Fund to focus on its newer Creativity Program

November 7, 2023

TikTok has announced that it’s shutting down its original $1 billion Creator Fund and shifting the focus to its newer Creativity Program. Starting December 16, the Creator Fund will be discontinued in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany. Creators who are currently enrolled in the Creator Fund can switch to the Creativity Program. […]

3 things Will Douglas Heaven is into right now