Electric aircraft startup Beta Technologies seeks to raise $825M in IPO
If the company attracts investors at the top of its announced range, it will have a valuation of about $7.2 billion.
The Download: inside the QuitGPT movement, and EVs in Africa
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. A “QuitGPT” campaign is urging people to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions In September, Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer in Singapore, purchased a ChatGPT Plus subscription, which costs $20 a month and offers…
5 Critical Mistakes New Business Owners Make After Formation That Put Their Personal Assets at Risk
Making your business official is just the beginning — what you do next determines whether it simply exists or truly thrives.
76-Year-Old Billionaire Ray Dalio Wants People to Ask Him Questions on Social Media So He Can Train His AI Clone
Dalio turned to social media to crowdsource questions about gold and received hundreds of replies within an hour.
This Thiel-backed venture allows doping in its own sports
Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, the Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the games promise $1 million bounties for breaking world records and lean on a business model reminiscent of Red Bull’s, using the […]
Spotify spotted working on a ‘SongDNA’ feature that showcases the people behind your favorite music
Spotify is developing a new “SongDNA” feature that lets users explore music through the people behind it — from writers and producers to vocalists and engineers.
Apple adds 650 megawatts of renewables in Europe with more coming in China
Apple is adding renewable power to offset customer charging and support its operations, including third-party manufacturing in China.
How to Build a Media List Like a Publicist (Without Paying One)
Want to get featured in top media outlets? It starts with building the right journalist list — focused, relevant and relationship-driven.
Walmart’s U.S. CEO Says ‘Resilient’ American Shoppers Are Opening Their Wallets and Spending
“This is a very strong economy we’re operating in,” said Walmart’s CEO of U.S. operations.
Why Corporate Innovation Moves So Slowly — and the Shift That’s Finally Breaking the Cycle
Corporate innovation often fails not because of ideas, but because of infrastructure bottlenecks. Here’s how companies can move faster and smarter.
Selena Gomez Says Taylor Swift’s One-Sentence Business Advice Helped Her Create a Billion Dollar Brand
In mid-2025, Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty was valued at $2.7 billion.