Zoox taps ex-UberPool exec’s startup for routing software help
It’s the latest in a series of deals that have seen robotaxi companies look outward for help in scaling their fledgling networks.
Four things we’d need to put data centers in space
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. In January, Elon Musk’s SpaceX filed an application with the US Federal Communications Commission to launch up to one million data centers into Earth’s orbit. The…
The Download: churches in the age of AI, and how to run an LLM at home
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. How churches use data and AI as engines of surveillance On a Sunday morning in a Midwestern megachurch, worshippers step through sliding glass doors into a bustling lobby—unaware they’ve just passed through a…
Finally, Notion now works without an internet connection
For years, one of the most annoying issues with using Notion was that you couldn’t get much done offline because of its cloud-first architecture. The company has finally solved that problem, adding support for an offline mode to its apps.
Material Cultures looks to the past to build the future
Despite decades of green certifications, better material sourcing, and the use of more sustainable materials such as mass timber, the built environment is still responsible for a third of global emissions worldwide. According to a 2024 UN report, the building sector has fallen “significantly behind on progress” toward becoming more sustainable. Changing the way we…
How I Built a Business That Thrives Through Constant Disruption — and How You Can Too
Change is moving faster than ever — but I’ve learned there’s one thing that keeps my business grounded, no matter what comes next.
Deel scores a lawsuit win, but not against Rippling
While Deel is calling this a “Rippling-aligned” suit, it’s not the lawsuit filed by Rippling involving an alleged corporate spy.
Tired of Burning Money at Conferences? Use This 5-Step Strategy for Real ROI
Conferences can still deliver massive ROI, but only if you stop thinking about them as a standalone tactic and start treating them like what they really are: a live-action funnel with a very short attention span.
Do You Have a Store on Walmart or Amazon? You Can Now List Your Products on Best Buy, Too, Next to the TVs.
Best Buy is launching a third-party marketplace to increase its online shopping variety.
I Interviewed 5 Entrepreneurs Generating Up to $20 Million in Revenue a Year — And They All Have the Same Regret About Starting Their Business
Entrepreneurship often comes with a steep learning curve.
The New Face of Batteries: How One Founder Extracts 3X More Lithium Than Conventional Methods
With EnergyX ready to transition to commercial scale, they’ve created an investment offering to help power this next phase.