5 Local Business Opportunities That Could Make You a Fortune in 2026
Market data shows 2026 will be a breakout year for service-based local businesses. Here are five high-growth industries set to dominate North America next year.
Anthropic and the Pentagon are reportedly arguing over Claude usage
The Pentagon is pushing AI companies to allow the U.S. military to use their technology for “all lawful purposes,” but Anthropic is pushing back, according to a new report in Axios. The government is reportedly making the same demand to OpenAI, Google, and xAI. An anonymous Trump administration official told Axios that one of those […]
Apple’s New $230 iPhone Pocket Is Dividing the Internet
Apple plans to release the iPhone pocket later this week in collaboration with the high-end Japanese brand Issey Miyake.
Why a researcher is building robots that look and act like bats
These palm-sized robots use ultrasound signals to navigate harsh conditions in search and rescue missions.
Productivity app Hero announces an SDK that will complete your AI prompts for you
The autocomplete will help users create more effective prompts for AI apps, resulting in fewer back-and-forths.
Radio streamer TuneIn acquired for $175M
Radio streamer TuneIn sold for $175M, down from its earlier valuation of $500M.
Data centers now attract more investment than than finding new oil supplies
In a shift, the world will spend $40 billion more on new data centers this year than it will on finding new sources of oil.
Lawmakers warn Democratic governors that states are sharing drivers’ data with ICE
A group of Democratic lawmakers asked governors in California, Colorado, and other states to block ICE from accessing their residents’ driver’s license data without their knowledge.
Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints
Apple’s new Digital ID will let U.S. users carry their passport on their iPhone, and use it at TSA checkpoints.
“I Can’t Afford to Take Breaks”: Content Creators Are Struggling With Mental Health, Report Says
New report shows high instances of mental health struggles among content creators.
These Are the Most Profitable Online Selling Niches to Build a Business
Discover the top ecommerce niches, from wellness and pets to digital products and AI prompt packs, that online sellers are turning into profitable businesses.