The world’s largest privately owned laser just turned on
Fusion startup Xcimer fired up the world’s largest privately owned laser.
The Download: the “steroid olympics” and a safer Mythos
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 “steroid olympics” were a circus—and a window into our culture —Amit Katwala A couple of weeks ago, at a $50 million arena built in a casino parking lot in Las…
Squishmallows, dentures, and an ‘I Heart Hot Dads’ bag: Uber has found thousands of items left in robotaxis
Even in a future of robot taxis, someone still has to return the things passengers leave behind.
Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
The cybersecurity company is nearing a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
Humanoid Robots Are Coming to Work. Here’s What You Need to Know Now.
Billions of dollars are betting that physical labor is about to get a lot cheaper. Every business that depends on it should be thinking about what comes next.
They Started a ‘Classic’ Business in an Old Garage. Now It’s Generating More Than $500,000 a Year: ‘The Most Honest Kind of Making.’
Tait Simpson and Matt Owens set out to create a community-focused brand.
The Traditional Hiring Process Is Derailing Early-Stage Startups — But the Fix Is Simpler Than You Think
Here’s why your startup’s engineering gap is costing you more than you think.
3 Tips for Fueling Small Business Growth in the Second Half of the Year
This year has been a mix of notable wins and enduring challenges for entrepreneurs so far. Take these three steps now to set your businesses up for a strong second half.
Arianna Huffington Thinks Work-Life Balance Is the Wrong Goal — Here’s What She Says Matters Instead
Huffington said that no one with a truly “interesting job” can reliably shut their laptop down at 5 p.m. and stop thinking about work.
Cyberdecks are having a moment, rejecting big tech surveillance with style and substance
Over the last few months, these DIY hardware communities have exploded in popularity as people on social media show off their solar-powered game emulators, pocket-sized ereaders, and clamshell purse computers.
Job Hugging Sounds Like a Good Thing — But It’s Actually a Pervasive Problem. Here’s Why.
Job hugging is the new quiet quitting — and it’s costing you more than you think. Here’s what leaders can do to solve this pervasive problem.