Claude’s consumer growth surge continues after Pentagon deal debacle
Claude’s app is now seeing more new installs than ChatGPT and is growing its daily active users.
The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
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. Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. —Jessica Hamzelou It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western…
India PC shipments surpass pandemic peak as first-time users upgrade
India’s PC shipments rose 10.2% to 15.9 million units in 2025, surpassing pandemic highs as first-time users upgrade devices, IDC said.
Your AI Product is Losing You Trillions in Customer Spending Power
People with disabilities control trillions in global spending power, but digital products often silently fail them.
These Two Young Billionaires Run Rival Betting Sites and Despise Each Other
Kalshi’s Tarek Mansour and Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan are waging a bitter feud that’s shaping the future of online betting.
Greg Abel Is Berkshire’s CEO Now — But He Still Has a Warren Buffett Habit
Greg Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway earlier this year, replacing Warren Buffett, who held the post for over 60 years.
You Are Working Harder for Less. Why Payment Disputes Are Worth Less Than Ever
Disputes are growing faster than payments, getting smaller, more automated and more costly to manage, forcing merchants to work harder to protect shrinking revenue.
Is Amazon Automation a Profitable Passive Income Model — or Just an Overhyped Trend?
Let’s break down the realities, risks and what investors should look for in a trustworthy, experienced operator.
When the Job Market Tightens, Startups Surge — Here’s Why 2026 Could Be the Perfect Time to Launch Your Business
In 2026, entrepreneurship is surging, with new businesses forming nationwide and founders reporting strong optimism for growth.
TriZetto confirms 3.4M people’s health and personal data was stolen during breach
Health tech giant TriZetto has confirmed that more than 3.4 million people had personal and health information stolen in a 2024 cyberattack, which the company failed to detect for almost a year.
Indonesia outlines plan to limit under-16s’ access to social media
Indonesian has outlined new regulations that would restrict users under 16 from accessing digital platforms.