Restaurant Owner Says Controversy Over an AI-Designed Logo ‘Crushed’ Her Dream. Here’s What Happened.
The logo was supposed to bring good vibes to the launch. Instead, it brought harsh backlash.
Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.
It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in…
Match Group COO out, as dating apps struggle to connect with Gen Z
Match Group eliminates the COO role as CEO Spencer Rascoff has been managing operations.
Why Early-Stage Startups Don’t Need a Traditional Go-to-Market Strategy
Early-stage startups don’t fail from lack of effort — they fail by scaling sales and GTM before they’ve earned the right to grow.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
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. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
Most Partnerships Fail — 4 Questions Founders Should Ask to Make Every Business Partnership Last
After two decades of building integrations — and learning from failed partnerships — I’ve found that asking the right questions upfront can help founders avoid costly missteps and build collaborations that deliver long-term value.
Zeno raises $25M to speed up production of its battery-swap motorbikes
The startup, co-founded by Tesla and Apple alumni, has sold nearly 1,000 of its motorbikes so far.
Meta will allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe, but for a fee
Meta will allow rival AI chatbot providers to offer their services on WhatsApp for a fee, which ranges from €0.0490 to €0.1323 per “non-template message,” depending on the country.
Anthropic More Than Doubled Its Revenue to Nearly $20 Billion in a Few Months
The AI powerhouse’s revenue run rate hurdled from $9 billion at the end of 2025.
Side-Hustlers Can Get a Reliable MacBook Air for Less Than $200 Right Now
This refurbished MacBook Air is 79% off, and perfect for your side hustle.
Science Corp raises $230M as it races to bring its brain implant to market
A source close to the company says the round assigns Science a post-money valuation of $1.25 billion.