San Francisco’s Train System Is Still Run on Floppy Disks. It May Finally Get an Upgrade.
Officials approve a $212 million plan to replace its wildly outdated train control system.
Here are MIT Technology Review’s best-performing stories of 2024
Another year is coming to a close, so let’s look back at the MIT Technology Review stories that resonated most with you, our readers. We published hundreds of stories in 2024, about AI, climate tech, biotech, robotics, space, and more. There were six new issues of our magazine, on themes including food, play, and hidden…
A McDonald’s Favorite Is Making a Spicy Comeback — But Fans Want More
The wildly popular menu item is only available for a limited time, but fans are demanding the fast-food giant make it permanent.
How This Michelin-Starred Chef Overcame Loss and Hardships to Achieve Stardom
Chef, author and philanthropist Vikas Khanna discusses turning failure into triumph, creating a literary masterpiece and hosting “MasterChef India.”
Thought Leaders Are Encouraged to Share Personal Stories — But Can It Go Too Far? Use These 3 Tips to Open Up Without Oversharing
Entrepreneurs who want to establish themselves as thought leaders rely on authenticity to connect with their audiences. But what happens when authenticity goes too far?
The Download: inside animals’ minds, and how to make AI agents useful
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. What do jumping spiders find sexy? How DIY tech is offering insights into the animal mind. Studying the minds of other animals comes with a challenge that human psychologists don’t usually face: Your…
Research Reveals 1 in 3 Americans Would Turn Down Their Dream Job for This Specific Reason
A survey of 2,000 Americans reveals just how important this benefit is for job-seekers.
Learn Languages and Become Fluent in 2025: A Lifetime of Babbel Is Just $149.97
It can be perfect for career growth and global connection.
Skip the Small Talk — Use This Powerful Tool to Build Meaningful Relationships and Create Lasting Change
Unlock the power of public narrative and discover why it’s important for entrepreneurs to reflect on the experiences and values that have shaped them and led them to do what they do.
How ChatGPT search paves the way for AI agents
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. OpenAI’s Olivier Godement, head of product for its platform, and Romain Huet, head of developer experience, are on a whistle-stop tour around the world. Last week, I sat down with the…
These Jeff Bezos-Backed Robots Clean Up After Dinner and Fold Your Clothes — and Just Hit Unicorn Status: Video
A startup developed the AI-powered robots in eight months.