Waymo to issue software recall over how robotaxis behave around school buses
The voluntary recall comes as scrutiny by federal regulators and local school district officials increases.
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…
AWS needs you to believe in AI agents
AWS announced a wave of new AI agent tools at re:Invent 2025, but can Amazon actually catch up to the AI leaders? While the cloud giant is betting big on enterprise AI with its third-gen chip and database discounts that got developers cheering, it’s still fighting to prove it can compete beyond infrastructure. This week […]
Feds find more complaints of Tesla’s FSD running red lights and crossing lanes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
This startup built a Fitbit for your brain to combat chronic stress
Awear won the Battlefield 200 health stage pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
SpaceX reportedly in talks for secondary sale at $800B valuation, which would make it America’s most valuable private company
The eye-popping figure reflects how routine mega-valuations have become in private markets.
Meta acquires AI device startup Limitless
Limitless said it shares Meta’s vision of bringing personal superintelligence to everyone.
Uncover the Hidden Edge Top Franchisors Use to Win (And It’s Not More AI)
The real edge franchisors are using today — and why most entrepreneurs overlook it.
7 Must-Read Books That Will Make You a Better Leader in 2026
Employees are staying put due to economic uncertainty and declining job prospects. There’s a need for value-driven leadership and managers need tools to stay anchored.
The CEO of the Most Valuable Company in the World Works 7 Days a Week in a ‘State of Anxiety’ Over Going Bankrupt: ‘It’s Exhausting’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang doesn’t take the company’s success as a sign to rest on his laurels.
ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds
ChatGPT’s global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini’s users grew by about 30%.