Netflix Is Mailing Out Its Last DVD Today. I Got the Very First One 25 Years Ago.
Netflix co-founder and founding CEO Marc Randolph tells the story of the first Netflix DVD that got sent in the mail — and one he wished never went out the door.
How the “censorship-industrial complex” is changing the Internet and US policy
I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025. That’s when I got the tip that a small office in the U.S. State Department, which focused on monitoring and countering foreign disinformation from the likes of Russia, Iran, and China, was facing imminent shutdown—the next day. And the reason? R/FIMI, as the office…
Video: Mass Flooding Takes Over NYC Streets, Subways and Parks
All of New York City is under a state of emergency.
VW bails on its plan for a $2.1B EV plant in Germany
Volkswagen’s $2.1 billion plan to launch a dedicated electric-vehicle factory in Wolfsburg, Germany is kaput. The automaker instead reportedly plans to modify its existing plants in Zwickau and Wolfsburg to handle production of a new flagship EV — the postponed Project Trinity — and an all-electric Golf hatchback. This tracks with an earlier statement from […]
I Bought Austin’s Famous Seashell-Shaped Bloomhouse and Rent It on Airbnb. See Inside this Popular, Magical Property.
The party-proof property rents for $400 a night and is booked 90% of the time.
11 Strategies to Help Entrepreneurs Thrive in the Face of Adversity and Criticism
How to effectively handle criticism and use it as fuel for success
‘Please Fix This’: Elon Musk Frantically Emails Employees During Livestream Glitch
Musk attempted to livestream his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border.
How to Use AI to Drive Growth and Improve Customer Interactions
Artificial intelligence has a transformative impact on the customer experience. Here’s how organizations can harness AI to enhance customer interactions and drive growth in their industry.
When predatory investors damage your chances of success
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. You know what isn’t a great idea for my energy levels? Enjoying a week of TechCrunch Disrupt and then getting straight on a plane to attend a startup event in Oslo, Norway. I’ve only just gotten over my jet lag, […]
Want to Improve Your Brand’s Storytelling? Shift Your POV to Tell a Better Narrative. Here’s How.
In a crowded digital media environment of voluntary engagement, brand storytelling isn’t enough to grab attention. You must approach the story from the right perspective — your customer’s.
Invest in Your Team or Fall Behind – 3 Ways to Upskill Your Team with Continuous Training
Any business that isn’t investing in expanding its technical skills and soft skills is not a worthy competitor.