How to Start a Lucrative Side Hustle on Taskrabbit, From 3 People Who Did It — One of Them Earns Over $70,000 a Month
Why not get paid for skills you already have?
Here are MIT Technology Review’s best-performing stories of 2024
Another year is coming to a close, so let’s look back at the MIT Technology Review stories that resonated most with you, our readers. We published hundreds of stories in 2024, about AI, climate tech, biotech, robotics, space, and more. There were six new issues of our magazine, on themes including food, play, and hidden…
‘Clearly a Human in a Bear Suit’: California Foursome Busted in Car Damage Insurance Scam — Watch the Video
A biologist reviewed the footage to be sure it was not an actual bear ransacking the cars.
Controversial Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Is Happening Tonight. Here’s What You Need to Know and How to Watch.
The long-awaited boxing match will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.
Successful Entrepreneurs Use the Holidays to Reset — Will You Be One of Them?
Successful entrepreneurs use the holidays to reset and avoid burnout — here are three tips from my business journey.
After Four Challenging Years, Here Are 3 Ways the Incoming Trump Administration Can Revitalize Franchising
The President of the International Franchise Association explains 3 ways the incoming Trump Administration can revive the franchise model.
Why Pay for Squarespace When You Can Host Your Business’s Website for Life?
Website hosting made subscription-free.
The Download: diversifying AI voices, and a science-fiction glimpse into the future
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. How this grassroots effort could make AI voices more diverse We are on the cusp of a voice AI boom, as tech companies roll out the next generation of artificial-intelligence-powered assistants. But the…
How this grassroots effort could make AI voices more diverse
We are on the cusp of a voice AI boom, with tech companies such as Apple and OpenAI rolling out the next generation of artificial-intelligence-powered assistants. But the default voices for these assistants are often white American—British, if you’re lucky—and most definitely speak English. They represent only a tiny proportion of the many dialects and…
Expanding Your Franchise Overseas Can Make You Millions — Or Tank Your Profits If You Don’t Consider These Risks.
Deciding to expand your franchise concept internationally is a challenging one. Doing so can provide growth opportunities far beyond those in your current home market. But doing so before you’re ready can create undue stress on your system. International expansion requires a full investment of time and resources to do it right; it is a serious commitment that reburies hard work, supported by a well-thought-out and well-executed game plan.
If Your Bank Is Calling, Don’t Answer. It’s Probably a Scam.
Scammers are getting sophisticated, from AI voices and videos to spoofing caller IDs. Here’s how to spot them.