Amazon adds delivery tracking, last-minute adds, gift ideas to Alexa+
Amazon upgrades Alexa+ with new shopping tools, turning Echo screens into hubs for orders, deals, and gift buying.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
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. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
Google’s first AI glasses expected next year
Google will compete with Meta with its own line of AI-powered smart glasses.
EU launches antitrust probe into Google’s AI search tools
The European Commission is investigating Google over its AI summaries.
Microsoft to invest $17.5B in India by 2029 as AI race accelerates
The latest is Microsoft’s largest investment in Asia.
VSCO lays off 24 staff as its consumer business suffers
In an internal memo seen by TechCrunch, VSCO’s CEO Eric Wittman said the company’s consumer business had declined more than expected, and some of its new growth initiatives didn’t yield the expected results.
6 Ways to Turn Your Small Town Business Into a Local Success Story
Discover practical strategies to build brand awareness, attract loyal customers and stand out in a close-knit community.
These Dads Figured Out What Kids Want and Built a Business Bringing In $134 Million This Year: ‘We Grew Very Fast’
Darren Litt and Adam Gillman saw a major gap in the children’s health and wellness space.
India proposes charging OpenAI, Google for training AI on copyrighted content
India has given OpenAI, Google, and other AI firms 30 days to respond to its proposed royalty system for training on copyrighted content.
This Is the ‘Worst Thing’ CEOs Can Do, According to the Head of OpenTable
Debby Soo says this approach changed how she leads the company.
Inside the Startup Playbook That Silicon Valley Doesn’t Want You to Know About
To grow your startup safely, always put profit and customer needs first instead of chasing venture capital hype.