App downloads declined again in 2025, but consumer spending soared to nearly $156B
Global app downloads were down, but consumer spending was up to nearly $156B in 2025.
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…
I’m an Introvert Who Made 6 Figures Online Without Becoming an Influencer. These 3 Secrets Helped Me Succeed.
Here are three things you need to make money online as a content creator — without a following.
What Mentorship Taught Me About Credibility, Timing and Trust
Here’s how mentorship shapes credibility, momentum and long-term impact for leaders who want to build trust.
AI models are starting to crack high-level math problems
Since the release of GPT 5.2, AI tools have become inescapable in high-level mathematics.
Blackstone, General Atlantic-backed Liftoff Mobile files for IPO
The company offers a platform that helps mobile app developers market their wares and has an army of bankers working on its IPO.
Digg launches its new Reddit rival to the public
Digg, a reboot of an earlier social news site, is now relaunching as a Reddit competitor focused on communities.
Google’s Trends Explore page gets new Gemini capabilities
The Trends Explore page for users to analyze search interest just got a major upgrade. It now uses Gemini to identify and compare relevant trends.
The Top 10 Podcasts Entrepreneurs Should Be Listening to — and They’re Not About Business
The most successful entrepreneurs aren’t listening to business podcasts. They’re listening to shows about biology, stress, sleep and cognitive performance.
Apple Just Made Video and Music Editing Way More Affordable — But There’s a Catch
The new Creator Studio slashes the cost of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, but only if you’re willing to pay for a monthly subscription.
Domino’s Is Quietly Dominating the Pizza Market by Mastering 3 Things Rivals Ignored
The pizza chain has turned loyalty programs and value deals into a competitive weapon.