Ron DeSantis Asks Judge to Dismiss Disney Lawsuit: ‘Disney Grabbed Headlines By Suing the Governor’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has argued for immunity in the Disney lawsuit against him.
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,…
An encryption exodus looms over UK’s Online Safety Bill
The backlash against the encryption-busting Online Safety Bill continues to grow, suggesting the United Kingdom could soon face a looming exodus of secure messaging apps. First drafted in May 2021, the Online Safety Bill would allow the U.K. government to compel backdoor access to any end-to-end encryption system. While the government claims the complex legislation […]
An encryption exodus looms over UK’s Online Safety Bill by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch
Airmo combines space and climate tech with emissions monitoring satellites
German startup Airmo is taking aim at climate change, with plans to launch a twelve-satellite constellation to monitor greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the planet. To fuel its ambitions, the company announced today that it closed €5.2 million ($5.7 million) in pre-seed funding, which includes €1.5 million from venture investors and a €3.7 million contract […]
Airmo combines space and climate tech with emissions monitoring satellites by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch
Vertical AI: The next logical iteration of vertical SaaS
The AI category is rapidly evolving, but developing into three layers: foundational models, AI infrastructure, and AI applications.
Vertical AI: The next logical iteration of vertical SaaS by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
Reka emerges from stealth to build custom AI models for the enterprise
Large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-4 are all the rage these days, owing to their unparalleled ability to analyze and generate text. But for organizations looking to leverage LLMs for specific tasks — say, writing ad copy in a brand’s style — their generalist nature can become a liability. When the instructions get too […]
Reka emerges from stealth to build custom AI models for the enterprise by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
How Shein’s influencer trip to a Chinese factory backfired
As Shein eyes an IPO, the company’s image needs a serious makeover. From stealing indie designers’ work, to violating local labor laws, Shein has fallen out of vogue on social media, so the company invited a group of influencers to tour one of its factories in Guangzhou, China. “I expected the facility to be so […]
How Shein’s influencer trip to a Chinese factory backfired by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Your PR Is Doomed Without a Consistent Digital Strategy. Here’s Why.
Here’s why launching a digital PR campaign won’t make sense until you’ve established a solid and consistent digital strategy.
Why Harnessing Resilience Leads to Successful Business Expansion
Harness resilience and lead with passion and vision; your entrepreneurial journey can take you further than you ever imagined.
Apple Arcade is adding Stardew Valley, Ridiculous Fishing and more in July
Apple Arcade is a getting a trio of notable indie games in July, including Stardew Valley, Slay the Spire and Ridiculous Fishing. Launched in 2016, Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG that gained popularity for its gentle art style and calm vibes. Apple Arcade’s version of the game will include recent updates, including new […]
Apple Arcade is adding Stardew Valley, Ridiculous Fishing and more in July by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
Amazon launches AWS AppFabric to help customers connect their SaaS apps
Amazon wants to help organizations connect the various apps that they use — leveraging, in part, AI. The company today announced AWS AppFabric, a new no-code service designed to bridge the gap between software-as-a-service (SaaS) apps in enterprise environments. Amazon claims that AppFabric, generally available as of today, can deliver better security and management than […]
Amazon launches AWS AppFabric to help customers connect their SaaS apps by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch