AI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuation
Higgsfield says its on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.
The Download: AstroTurf wars and exponential AI growth
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. Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over. In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that number was 79 million square meters—enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. The…
Clients and Partners Will Drop You If They See This Behavior (and You Might Not Even Know You’re Doing It)
When clients, prospects and partners don’t feel respected, they quietly walk away.
Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
You Can’t Afford to Ignore Your Instincts. Here’s How Trusting Mine Saved Lives — and My Business
Learn how instinct can save lives and how trusting my gut once saved my business.
He Built a $160,000 Recovery Chamber Before People Even Knew They Needed One
Brian Le Gette, Founder and CEO of Ammortal, made a big bet that red-light therapy could attract big spenders.
Verizon Is Giving Customers $20 for Its Epic Outage — Here’s How to Get It
The wireless carrier is issuing credits after a 10-hour nationwide outage left frustrated customers unable to make calls or use data.
Exclusive eBook: How AGI Became a Consequential Conspiracy Theory
In this exclusive subscriber-only eBook, you’ll learn about how the idea that machines will be as smart as—or smarter than—humans has hijacked an entire industry. by Will Douglas Heaven October 30, 2025 Table of Contents: Related Stories: Access all subscriber-only eBooks:
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Learning How to Follow Makes You a Better Leader. Here’s How — and When — to Step Back.
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McDonald’s CEO Predicts These 3 Food Trends Will Blow Up In 2026
Chris Kempczinski nailed his 2025 predictions. Now he’s forecasting what will shape the food industry this year.