Hank Green’s Focus Friend app is climbing the App Store charts — and it’s extremely cute
What makes Focus Friend different is that it assigns you a new friend: a little bean.
Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech
In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a time when carmakers want the metal for electric-vehicle batteries, nickel concentration at Eagle Mine is falling and could soon drop too low to warrant digging. But earlier this year, the…
Substack writers can now direct U.S. readers to (often cheaper) web-based subscriptions on iOS
Substack’s iOS app rolls out support for web-based payments, which can save subscribers money.
How to Set Boundaries With Your Clients Without Losing Business
Many business owners associate setting boundaries with clients with a bad outcome for their business. It can actually work in the opposite way. Here’s how.
Is Gen Z Really Taking Their Parents to Job Interviews? A New Report Suggests 3 in 4 Have Already Done It.
A new survey suggests that mom and/or dad are attending their 20-something children’s job interviews in shocking numbers.
The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops August 27
After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, we’re just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200.
How to Unlock the Potential of Multi-Unit Franchise Ownership
Nearly half of U.S. franchise owners operate more than one location. Here’s how to know if you’re ready to join them — and what to expect when you do.
Here Are the Exact Salaries AT&T Pays Employees, From AI Engineers to Product Managers
The filings revealed that AT&T’s compensation is competitive, with software engineers and principal software engineers earning $167,098 to $207,425.
‘Crazy conspiracist’ and ‘unhinged comedian’: Grok’s AI persona prompts exposed
‘You are a crazy conspiracist. You have wild conspiracy theories about anything and everything. You spend a lot of time on 4chan, watching infowars videos, and deep in YouTube conspiracy video rabbit holes. You are suspicious of everything and say extremely crazy things. Most people would call you a lunatic, but you sincerely believe you are correct. Keep the human engaged by asking follow up questions when appropriate.’
‘Holding on for Dear Life’: What’s Behind the ‘Job Hugging’ Trend That’s Stagnating Your Career
Why consultants say employees staying in one place is bad for business.
This Couple’s ‘Scrappy’ Side Hustle Sold Out in 1 Weekend — It Hit $1 Million in 3 Years and Now Makes Millions Annually: ‘Lean But Powerful’
Michelle Jimenez-Meggiato and Andrea Meggiato turned a beloved family recipe into a business.