Here’s What ‘Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec Would Invest in If He Were Down to His ‘Last Million’
The longtime “Shark Tank” star recently disclosed where he’d invest $1 million right now.
The Download: Big Tech’s carbon removals plans, and the next wave of nuclear reactors
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. Big Tech’s big bet on a controversial carbon removal tactic Microsoft, JP MorganChase, and a tech company consortium that includes Alphabet, Meta, Shopify, and Stripe have all recently struck multimillion-dollar deals to pay…
Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for adult users
OpenAI says it will soon roll back some of ChatGPT’s safeguards, and even allow the chatbot to engage in erotica for adult users.
At Starbase, SpaceX is taking firefighting into its own hands
SpaceX’s company town has formed a volunteer fire department, extending control over both the emergency response and permitting process as the company looks to expand Starbase.
Trader Joe’s, Starbucks and More ‘Take Advantage’ of the Pumpkin Spice Craze — Here’s How Much It Costs You
The spice blend born in 1934 comes for American wallets every fall.
Inaudible sound might be the next frontier in wildfire defense
Sonic Fire Tech has developed a device that can extinguish flames using acoustic energy below the range of human hearing. The startup is building a demo capable of protecting a home.
Why Most Training Workshops Fail — and the 4 Principles That Made Mine a Big Hit
I’ve designed innovation workshops for some of the world’s largest enterprise brands. The same four teaching principles work just as well for a five-person startup.
Instagram Is Making a ‘Significant Update’ to Hundreds of Millions of Teen Accounts. Here’s What to Know.
Teens under 18 will feel the effects of new controls by the end of the year, and they need a parent’s permission to opt out.
Generative AI Is Revolutionizing SEO. Here’s How Marketers Can Keep Up.
The SEO industry stands at the threshold of being transformed as generative AI redefines how humans search, how platforms deliver results and how brands get discovered online.
Friends’ Side Hustle Saw ‘Explosive Growth’ and Hit 8 Figures Fast: ‘Have to Pinch Ourselves’
Jen Menchaca, 56, and Lisa Hickey, 44, turned a “simple” idea into a successful business.
Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal
Spotify is partnering with Netflix to bring select video podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. The deal will feature curated shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, expanding later to include more genres. The move reflects Spotify’s growing focus on video as a key driver for engagement and ad revenue, with video podcast consumption now growing 20 times faster than audio-only content.