GitHub says hackers stole data from thousands of internal repositories
The code hosting giant GitHub said it was investigating a breach, but said there was no evidence of customer data theft.
The Download: investigating deaths at the US border’s “virtual wall”
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 US spent billions on border surveillance. Why can’t it catch people before they die? When José Morales Bernal crossed the border into the US in April 2024, the day before…
Boston Metal gets a $75 million lifeline to produce critical metals
The startup Boston Metal has raised a $75 million funding round to produce critical metals, MIT Technology Review can exclusively report. The company has been known largely for its efforts to clean up steel production, an industry that’s responsible for about 8% of global greenhouse emissions today. With the additional money, the new focus could…
Figma adds an AI assistant to its collaborative canvas
Figma’s new AI assistant will be first available on Figma Design
Quartermaster is building a maritime hive mind
The Arlington, Virginia-based startup has raised $42 million to equip ships with sensors that blow the current AIS tech out of the water.
The Download: fully artificial chicken eggs and why Musk lost
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. Colossal Biosciences is growing chickens in a 3D-printed artificial eggshell The baby chicks were shifting and starting to pip—or trying to hatch. But not from an egg. Instead, these chickens were…
‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts
Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn’t stop at YouTube.
Your Appearance Is Part of Your Business Strategy. Here’s How It Can Work for — or Against — You
Successful entrepreneurs recognize that how they show up visually should evolve alongside their business, ensuring their appearance reflects their ambition and credibility.
Why the Words You Choose as a Leader Can Build (or Break) Team Performance
The way leaders communicate — especially how they frame feedback, challenges and expectations — directly shapes trust, accountability and performance across the entire organization.
I Sold Across 19 European Markets. Here’s What Most Founders Get Wrong About Europe
After scaling an e-commerce business into 19 European markets, I came to call my approach the country-signal rule.
AI Search Is Growing — But Most Companies Aren’t Tracking It. Here’s How to Turn That Gap Into a Real Advantage.
AI search is driving traffic. Here’s how successful teams are measuring it.