Government hackers breached telecom giant Ribbon for months before getting caught
Ribbon, which provides software and technology to phone and internet giants, said nation-state hackers were in its systems since at least December 2024.
The Download: a battery pivot to AI, and rewriting math
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. Why this battery company is pivoting to AI Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company has either died or is going to die. It’s kind of…
This $10 Windows 11 Pro Upgrade Will Keep Your Systems Secure and Compliant
Don’t get phased out like Windows 10.
Perplexity strikes multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images
Perplexity’s agreement with Getty appears to legitimize some of the startup’s previous use of Getty’s stock photos. Perplexity came under fire last year for a series of plagiarism accusations from several news organizations.
Tim Cook says Apple is open to M&A on the AI front
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks to M&A and AI partnerships to advance Apple Intelligence.
Why Samuel Adams Founder Jim Koch Is Proud to Have His Product Banned in 15 States
With the 2025 release of Utopias, the man who started the Boston Beer Company in his kitchen continues to relish his renegade status in business.
Amazon CEO Reveals the Real Reason Behind the Company’s 14,000 Job Cuts — And It’s Not Because of AI or Cost Cutting
Amazon slashed 4% of its 350,000-person global corporate workforce, marking one of the largest job cuts in the company’s history.
The 5 Leadership Skills You Can’t Afford to Automate
AI can analyze and advise, but it can’t grasp the complexity of human motivation. Here’s why leaders should never outsource this part of their role.
Luminar is cutting jobs, losing its CFO, and warning of a cash shortage
The new turmoil comes as founder Austin Russell is trying to buy the company just a few months after being replaced as CEO.
YC alum Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral text-to-3D tool into AI copilot
After generating over 10 million social media impressions with the launch of its text-to-3D model app, Adam has raised a $4.1 million seed round to power its next steps.
Glen Powell Has the Sauce — Inside the ‘Top Gun’ Star’s Mission to Redefine the American Pantry
Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen brand is taking off, introducing organic condiments and cooking oils that make healthy eating accessible and delicious for home cooks nationwide.