Snapchat rolls out ‘Topic Chats’ for public conversations
The social network says the new feature will let users chat about what’s happening in the world and across various communities, from Formula 1 to the reality TV show “Below Deck.”
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
Physics Wallah enjoys a rosy IPO day, bucking the broader slowdown in Indian edtech
The Indian edtech startup ended its first day as a public company on a high, with its shares closing 44% higher than they were listed for, indicating that the country’s edtech sector may still recover after years of gloom.
Cloudflare blames massive internet outage on ‘latent bug’
An outage at internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare took down several big websites and services, including ChatGPT, Claude, Spotify, and X.
Waymo removes safety drivers in Miami ahead of 2026 launch
Waymo said it will do the same in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando in the coming weeks — the latest steps in the company’s continued expansion across the U.S.
His Restaurants Won Awards — Then His Next Business Changed the Industry
Daniel Shemtob turned a kitchen injury into a business opportunity.
‘Taught Me How to Hustle’: 8 Business Leaders Reveal Big Lessons From Their First Jobs
Here’s how business leaders across industries picked up new skills and learned from their mistakes.
If Your Sales Are Falling Flat, Steal This Strategy From Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec
It’s Herjavec’s best sales advice. Case in point, he used it at his own company.
Why Founders Outside Silicon Valley Have an Advantage
As an investor in emerging markets, George Rzepecki looks for opportunities — and founders — that don’t fit the Silicon Valley mold.
How to Know If Venture Capital Is Right For Your Business
Kevin Carter has invested in over a thousand companies, dozens of which have gone on to billion-dollar valuations. He says venture capital is not right for every business.
You Only Have a Few More Hours to Score Microsoft Office for Less Than $40
Save time this holiday season with Microsoft’s best productivity tools.