Ready for a fresh set of puzzles? Click here for the July/August 2025 Puzzle Corner, brought to you by guest editor Ed Faulkner ’03. Send problems, solutions (by August 1), and comments to puzzlecorner@technologyreview.com. Editor emeritus Allan Gottlieb ’67 launched Puzzle Corner in 1966. Find back issues through 2022 at cs.nyu.edu/~gottlieb/tr and more recent back issues at technologyreview.com/puzzle-corner.
A leader’s well-being is the cornerstone of effective team management. When leaders support their own and their team’s well-being through the practice of ‘Expressive Arts,’ they create a positive environment that fosters self-awareness, trust, collaboration and productivity within their teams.
The utilization of AI for marketing has only grown, but many small businesses may wonder how to afford it. Fortunately, there’s a wealth of AI options available that can enhance marketing efforts and improve efficiency without significant investment.
Many businesses use AI-powered SEO tools to boost their website rankings, but they often struggle to see results. The key isn’t just in AI; it also involves strategic off-site tactics such as link building, using social media signals, partnering with influencers, and fixing toxic backlinks.
Reddit’s open forum structure can quickly turn into a reputational risk for businesses — SEO strategies and proactive content creation can help you navigate and mitigate the effects of negative Reddit threads.