Monarch Tractor preps for layoffs and warns employees it may ‘shut down’
The memo that went out Thursday, which TechCrunch obtained, says the “timing” of the company’s pivot away from tractor manufacturing puts it at risk.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
The Best Buyer for Your Business Isn’t Always the One With the Biggest Checkbook — Here’s What to Watch For
Mid-career acquisition entrepreneurs win more and are easier to back than recent business school graduates.
Nvidia’s record $57B revenue and upbeat forecast quiets AI bubble talk
Nvidia’s earnings were dominated by its data center business.
How the classic anime ‘Ghost in the Shell’ predicted the future of cybersecurity 30 years ago
The story of the Ghost in the Shell’s main villain the Puppet Master hinted at a future where governments use hackers for espionage, at a time when most of the world had never connected to the internet.
Cavela lands $6.6M to help brands beat pre-tariff manufacturing costs
The startup claims that its AI agents can reduce the cost of product manufacturing by an average of 35%.
Strong Leaders Use This Creative Strategy to Come Up With the Best Ideas
The most game-changing ideas often come from the people on the front lines — not the corner office.
Spotify acquires music database WhoSampled
Spotify says the database will power its new SongDNA feature.
Warner Music settles copyright lawsuit with Udio, signs deal for AI music platform
The subscription service will allow users to make remixes, covers, and new songs using the voices of artists and compositions of songwriters who choose to participate.
The Quiet Revolution Making Business Ownership More Attainable Than Ever
The next generation of deal-makers isn’t waiting for a fund; they’re building one, fraction by fraction.
Legally embattled AI music startup Suno raises at $2.45B valuation on $200M revenue
Suno has been the target of multiple AI training lawsuits but it has grown so rapidly, VCs were delighted to invest.