April 9, 2026

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…

Colorado warns hackers stole 16 years of public school data

August 7, 2023
Colorado’s state government has warned students and teachers in the state that hackers may have accessed their personal information — dating back as far as 2004. In a notice on its website, the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) confirmed it experienced a ransomware incident that saw hackers access and copy data from its systems […]

Zoom launches an asynchronous video tool for the meeting-averse

August 7, 2023
In its continued attempt to diversify its product offerings, Zoom today launched a new asynchronous video tool, Zoom Clips, that lets users record, edit and share video clips without having to hop on a meeting. Zoom Clips, available in public beta, provides a dedicated content library where users can manage, share, rename, search for, download […]

YouTube brings high-quality 1080p option to the web

August 7, 2023
Months after YouTube launched an enhanced bitrate 1080p option for Premium subscribers on mobile, the platform is now bringing the video quality to the web. The company rolled out the higher-quality 1080p on iOS devices in April after an initial experiment in February. Bringing the experience to the web allows more Premium members to watch […]