Former Y Combinator, a16z experts hold invite-only summit for founders
An invite-only startup event hosted by former YC and a16z staff will help founders learn to pitch press and run their own social media.
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…
How Baby Boomer Business Exits Are Creating a Golden Opportunity for Savvy Entrepreneurs — Especially in This Industry
Here’s what entrepreneurs and investors need to know about the “Silver Tsunami.”
Open source X rival Mastodon begins raising funds with new in-app donation feature
Mastodon is experimenting with a new way to raise money: in-app donation banners.
Trump’s AI strategy trades guardrails for growth in race against China
The Trump administration published its much-anticipated AI Action Plan Wednesday, signaling a sharp shift away from former President Biden’s cautious approach to addressing the risks of AI, and toward a focus on speed, sovereignty, national security, and competing with China.
India expands its e-commerce crackdown with a new $200M case against Walmart’s fashion arm Myntra
India’s financial crime watchdog filed a complaint against Walmart-backed Myntra, alleging the company violated foreign investment rules by channeling over $191 million through a related-party scheme.
Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer
The goal of this wristband is to provide less invasive tools to interact with computers for people with motor disabilities.
This Couple ‘Sold Everything’ and Bought a $1,500 Work Van to Turn Their Weekend Hobby Into a Business That Sees Over $4 Million Annual Revenue
Husband and wife Mickey and Vicky Popat went all in on PlantOGram in 2007.
Amazon Is Acquiring Bee, an AI Wearable Startup That Sells a $50 Listening Device
Bee’s core product is a $50 wristband that resembles a Fitbit and listens to everything you say.
Uber Will Now Allow Female Riders and Drivers to Avoid Being Paired with Men
Uber announces the launch of a new feature in some U.S. cities that will pair women drivers and riders.
Apple Is Finally Offering AppleCare Coverage for Multiple Devices on One Plan. Here’s How It Works.
Apple unveiled its new AppleCare One plan on Wednesday, which lets customers cover devices up to four years old.