Starbase hires Cameron County to police its streets and jail its offenders
Starbase is in the business of launching rockets, not policing, according to two new agreements.
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,…
Unchecked Stress Is Killing Your Business Fast — And Only One Thing Can Save It (It’s Not HR)
When stress shows up in your team, it’s not a sign to call HR — it’s a signal for leadership to fix what’s broken beneath the surface.
Lyft’s CEO Drives for the Company Incognito Every 6 Weeks. Here’s Why.
There are two million Lyft rides taken every day. Sometimes, CEO David Risher is behind the wheel.
Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage
Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker’s growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and industrial automation.
Most Workers Would Take a Pay Cut for Two Major Job Perks, According to a New Report
A more flexible schedule might outweigh a higher paycheck.
A breach every month raises doubts about South Korea’s digital defenses
Known for its blazing fast internet and home to some of the world’s biggest tech giants, South Korea has also faced a string of data breaches and cybersecurity lapses that has struggled to match the pace of its digital ambitions.
Anonymous question app Sendit deceived children and illegally collected their data, FTC alleges
On Sendit, teens can send each other anonymous questions via integrations with Instagram or Snapchat.
Ted Cruz blocks bill that would extend privacy protections to all Americans
The Texas senator blocked a bill that would have prevented data brokers from collecting and selling personal data on anyone in the United States, and not just federal lawmakers and government officials.
Use These 5 Drivers to Make People Actually Care About Your Brand
Traditional marketing is failing — here’s how five proven drivers can help you break through the noise, earn real attention and build lasting brand impact.
OpenAI Made More Money in the First Six Months of the Year Than It Did in All of 2024
The AI startup’s biggest expense was research and development, which incurred $6.7 billion in costs during the first half of 2025.