Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents
A wave of startups are creating RL environments to help AI labs train agents. It might be Silicon Valley’s next craze in the making.
The Download: The startup that says it can stop lightning, and inside OpenAI’s Pentagon deal
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. This startup claims it can stop lightning and prevent catastrophic wildfires Startup Skyward Wildfire says it can prevent catastrophic fires by stopping the lightning strikes that ignite them. So far, it hasn’t publicly…
Google rolls out new Windows desktop app with Spotlight-like search tool
The app will allow people to use an Alt + Space shortcut to instantly search for information from their computer files, installed apps, Google Drive files, and the web.
These 5 Trends Are Shaping the Future of Ecommerce — Here’s the Only Way to Capitalize on Them
Here are five major trends shaping the current and emerging ecommerce landscape — and how data underlies each one.
How Small Businesses Can Break Free From the ‘Efficiency Trap’
Here’s why shifting from resource efficiency to flow efficiency, minimizing context switching and continuous improvement drives small business growth.
Gemini overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, as its Nano Banana AI model drives downloads up 45%
Though the month is only half over, Gemini’s app has already gained 12.6 million downloads in September, up from 8.7 million in August.
Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia factory ahead of construction in 2026
While largely ceremonial, it’s an important step for a project that has dealt with a lot of uncertainty the last few years. Rivian R2 SUVs will roll off the line in 2028.
Andrew Yang took inspiration from Mark Cuban for his budget cell carrier Noble Mobile
“I’m as guilty of doomscrolling as the next person, but knowing that doomscrolling is actually costing me money makes me feel dumb,” Yang told TechCrunch.
Complex Pricing Destroys Customer Trust. Here’s the Better Approach.
Simplified pricing creates happy customers.
Why Meeting Consumer Expectations Won’t Cut It — and What Businesses Should Do Instead
Businesses can create social impact by looking beyond market trends and consumer pressure.
JPMorgan Is Giving Wealthy Clients Lifestyle Advice, From Finding Private Jets to Restoring Artwork: ‘A Growing Trend’
JPMorgan rolled out a new lifestyle service for high-net-worth clients.