Google loses appeal over app store overhaul in Epic Games case
The court rejected Google’s argument that the trial judge made legal errors in the antitrust case that unfairly favored Epic Games.
The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis
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. Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a…
The best dating apps aren’t even dating apps
With dating app fatigue rising, some peopl are finding love in unexpected places – the forums and sites they use to pass idle time online, as opposed to those dedicated to online dating.
Design and development shop the Iconfactory is selling some apps —and AI is partially to blame
Side products can no longer be maintained, even if they have “loads of happy and loyal customers,” as the Iconfactory’s co-founder, Ged Maheux, says.
Why the World’s Best CEOs Are Training Like Athletes — and How You Can, Too
Here’s what best-in-class leaders can learn from the habits, discipline and mindset of elite performers.
Quora’s Poe releases a developer API with access to a bouquet of AI models
Quora’s Poe platform is releasing an API to let developers access more than 100 models across text, image, video, and voice.
Microsoft Just Became the Second Company in History to Achieve a $4 Trillion Valuation
The jump in valuation followed a better-than-expected earnings report on Wednesday.
For the Ultra-Rich, Investing Isn’t About Money. It’s Also About Meaning — Here’s Why.
Ultra-wealthy investors are changing the definition of success by aligning their portfolios with personal passion, identity and legacy, not just financial returns.
TikTok merges its Core Product and Trust & Safety teams
As part of the changes, TikTok’s head of Operations and Trust & Safety Adam Presser will become the General Manager of TikTok USDS, a separate entity of TikTok that’s tasked with safeguarding U.S. national security interests, TechCrunch confirmed with TikTok.
Not Every AI Tool Is Useful — Here’s How to Choose Ones That Will Actually Transform Your Business
Just like loading up your kitchen with chef-worthy appliances won’t automatically make you a better cook, cluttering your life with new AI tools won’t necessarily make your business more efficient or profitable.
This 26-Year-Old’s Side Hustle Turned Full-Time Business Led to $100,000 in 2.5 Months and Is On Track for $2.5 Million in 2025
Ross Friedman’s successful venture started with a “Teen Night” in Boston, Massachusetts.