How CFOs can reduce SaaS spend by 30% in these tough times
Software spending is now the third-biggest expense for organizations, right after employee and office costs.
The Download: a startup has a solution for AI’s groupthink problem
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. LLMs are stuck in a groupthink groove. This startup is trying to get them out. Open up your chatbot of choice—Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini—and type “Give me a random number between 1…
‘Bar Tab Was Almost 80%’: Restaurant Slams Well-Known Columnist After He Goes Viral For Claiming His Meal Cost $78
A photo of a burger and fries from 1911 Smokehouse BBQ at Newark Airport went viral for its alleged price, but the restaurant says the man didn’t factor in his many alcoholic drinks.
LimeLoop’s sleek reusable mailers seek to replace cardboard boxes
The startup’s smart mailers are reusable dozens of times, reducing the carbon footprint by 90% compared with cardboard boxes.
The Art of the Power Nap — How to Sleep Your Way to Maximum Productivity
Whether you’re shooting for the NBA finals or growing your business, a quick snooze can be a secret weapon.
This Job Wants to Pay You $2,500 to Binge Netflix and Watch the Streamer’s Biggest Shows
It’s time to put those couch potato skills to good use.
Opening a New McDonald’s Franchise Will Be More Expensive in 2024
Starting January 1, franchise royalty fees will rise from 4% to 5% for new locations in the U.S. and Canada.
AquaLith might have an answer to the US battery material shortage problem
AquaLith looks to make new types of battery cell components that don’t rely on the scarce metals normally used in lithium-ion battery packs.
This Leadership Style Is Redefining Success in the Modern Business World
Adopting this leadership style takes continuous growth but leads to remarkable success, both financially and qualitatively, enriching our world.
How Sci-Fi Movies and Shows Spark Real-World Innovation
What starts as a fantastical idea in a writer’s mind often leads to transformative tech in our lives.
Bay Area baby belly beholding Battlefield bounty
This week, the TechCrunch team descended on San Francisco’s Moscone Center to celebrate one of the biggest to-dos in the startup world: TechCrunch Disrupt.