Radiant Nuclear raises $300M for its semi-sized 1 MW reactor
Radiant Nuclear is developing a small modular reactor to replace diesel generators. The startup previously raised $165 million in May.
The Download: China’s AI drama factory and the WHO’s missing health targets
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 Chinese short dramas became AI content machines China’s short drama industry is fueled by bite-sized, melodramatic, and smutty shows built for smartphone scrolling. Now, many are being made entirely with…
Google launches Gemini 3 Flash, makes it the default model in the Gemini app
Google is making Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and oAI model for Search
Coursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement valued at around $2.5B
Coursera and Udemy, two of the biggest names in online learning, are combining platforms next year.
Bluesky launches a privacy-focused ‘find friends’ feature without invite spam
The Bluesky contact matching feature is opt-in and your data won’t be used to spam your friends, the social network says.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount’s hostile bid, calls offer ‘illusory’
Warner Bros. Discovery called Paramount’s offer “illusory” and said that the company had misled shareholders about its financing.
Mozilla’s new CEO says AI is coming to Firefox, but will remain a choice
Mozilla has appointed Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as its CEO, as the Firefox developer scrambles to adapt in a rapidly changing browser market.
Google’s vibe-coding tool Opal comes to Gemini
The company on Wednesday said it is integrating the tool, which lets you build AI-powered mini apps, inside the Gemini web app, allowing users to create their own custom apps.
I Coach Tech’s Most Senior Leaders. Here Are 5 Things They Get Wrong About Confidence.
Even the most accomplished executives misunderstand confidence. Here’s how to become a more confident leader.
How 800 Pound Gorilla Solved a Serious Problem in Comedy
The leaders of comedy media company 800 Pound Gorilla break down what it takes to thrive in the business of being funny.
I Cold Emailed CEOs and Billionaires — Here’s How I Turned Them Into Investors and Mentors
I share the exact email strategy that created incredible connections