February 17, 2026

The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance

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 curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis Across the world, unsuspecting people are unwittingly becoming caught up in a new and growing type of organized criminal enterprise: vehicle transport fraud and theft. Crooks…

Cypago, which aims to automate compliance and governance for companies, raises $13M

August 24, 2023
There’s a growing number of cybersecurity regulations designed to keep business and customer data protected. In 2022 alone, over 40 U.S. states introduced 250 bills focused on cybersecurity, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. And more are on the way. The trend’s a clear win for consumers. But some firms are struggling to […]

Why getting more EVs on the road is all about charging

August 24, 2023
This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. The first time I took a road trip in an electric vehicle, I didn’t mind the charging very much. I wasn’t in a rush, and there was an In-N-Out Burger near the…

Reliance tests sound box payment system amid financial services push

August 24, 2023
India’s Paytm introduced the innovative sound box, a pocket-sized speaker designed to instantly validate and announce successful payments to merchants. It has deployed million of these devices to the market, offering them to merchants at just above $1 monthly. India’s largest company is paying attention. Reliance has been testing a sound box with employees at […]

Korea’s internet giant Naver unveils generative AI services

August 24, 2023
South Korean internet search company Naver on Thursday rolled out its own generative artificial intelligence tool, HyperCLOVA X. The company’s large language model (LLM) offers services such as a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot, CLOVA X, and a generative AI-based search engine Cue, equivalent to Microsoft Bing.  Naver’s cloud unit, Naver Cloud, which launched the HyperCLOVA X, […]

Chrome is testing an option to enable bottom-placed address bar on iOS

August 24, 2023
Google Chrome is testing an option to let users move the address bar to the bottom of the screen on iOS. This comes nearly two years after Apple shifted Safari’s tab bar to the bottom with iOS 15. Chrome’s change is currently in the testing phase in the Testlfight version of the app, as first […]

Amazon Luna app launches on LG smart TVs

August 24, 2023
LG is teaming up with Amazon to bring the Amazon Luna cloud-based game streaming service on its smart TVs. Amazon announced on its blog that the Amazon Luna app is now available on LG’s smart TV models launched between 2021 and 2023 and running webOS 6.0 or later. The app is currently available in the […]

Backed by Peak IV and Jungle, Neurowyzr puts the focus on brain health

August 24, 2023
The rate of dementia is expected to double every 20 years, but many tools for early detection, like MRI scans, are difficult for patients to access. Neurowyzr wants to help more people get brain healthcare through tools like its online Digital Brain Function Screen (DBFS). The startup, which has offices in Singapore and India, announced […]

Ask Sophie: What are the visa options for a startup founder with family? 

August 23, 2023
Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: As […]