Intero Biosystems wants drugmakers to test on mini human intestines, not animals

October 14, 2026

Intero Biosystems is selling lab-grown human intestines to drugmakers as regulators push for alternatives to animal testing, while the startup looks to scale production and expand its organoid technology.

CedarDB wants one database to handle both transactions and analytics, as AI agents raise the stakes

October 14, 2026

Databases have traditionally been designed either for analytical data or for operational data. But database engine CedarDB supports both, and its approach has gained relevance with the rise of agentic AI.

Ambani’s Jio seeks to raise $3.2B in what could be India’s biggest IPO

October 14, 2026

Jio plans to use most of its IPO proceeds to repay debt as it expands beyond telecom.

Flock CEO says its microphones detect ‘just gunshots.’ Its website says different

October 14, 2026

Langley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.

An Introvert’s Case for Skipping Small Talk and Building Real Connections

October 14, 2026

You don’t need to over-exert yourself developing deep relationships with everyone you meet — especially as an introvert. Here’s why.

Colossal Biosciences announces new AI platform to help accelerate de-extinction efforts

October 14, 2026

Colossal announced a new AI platform to help accelerate its de-extinction efforts and Peter Diamandis has launched a new fund to back startups who use it.

Flock CEO: We haven’t ‘fired’ any police departments as customers

October 14, 2026

Flock CEO Garrett Langley said that the surveillance company has not cancelled contracts of any police department or law enforcement agency, despite reports of abuse.

Electric vehicle sales in the U.S. are showing signs of life

October 14, 2026

The electric vehicle market in the U.S. has been growing for the last three consecutive quarters.

Not Every Boss Deserves a Thank-You Card. Here’s What to Do When Your Boss Is a Bully.

October 14, 2026

As some of us celebrate National Boss’s Day, it’s important to remember that not everyone has a good relationship with their boss.

TimeTeller puts our internal clocks at the center of personalized medicine

October 14, 2026

German startup TimeTeller has developed a saliva test kit to help anyone understand their circadian rhythm; it aims to reduce side effects from cancer treatments.

The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power