Gen Z Is Bringing the Mall Back From the Dead. Here’s How ‘Mallmaxxing’ Is Reshaping Retail.
Online brands like Edikted and Princess Polly are opening brick-and-mortar stores, fueled by teens who film social media videos there.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
Elon Musk Has a Strange Requirement for Banks Working on SpaceX’s IPO
If banks want a piece of one of the largest IPOs in history, they have to buy subscriptions to Grok, his controversial AI chatbot.
Convicted spyware maker Bryan Fleming avoids jail at sentencing
The pcTattletale founder escapes a custodial sentence following the first successful prosecution of a spyware maker in the U.S. for over a decade.
Spain’s Xoople raises $130 million Series B to map the Earth for AI
The company is also announcing a deal with L3Harris to build the sensors for Xoople’s spacecraft.
AI is changing how small online sellers decide what to make
For years Mike McClary sold the Guardian LTE Flashlight, a heavy-duty black model, online through his small outdoor brand. The product, designed for brightness and durability, became one of his most popular items ever. Even after he stopped offering it around 2017, customers kept sending him emails asking where they could buy it. When McClary…
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has some impressive add-ons that make snapping photos really fun
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gives you a ton of options to play around with images, including preset filters and hardware add-ons.
Microsoft Visual Studio Pro was $500, but Now You Can Get It for Less Than $50
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 helped my team code faster and with fewer errors.
Your Online Presence Is Your First Impression — Don’t Let It Deter Your Business From Making More Money
This reputation management tactic ensures your digital footprint is consistent, compelling and aligned with who you are today.
AdGuard is Making Their $439.39 Security Bundle Available for Only $40 for a Short Time
AdGuard VPN + Ad Blocker is helping professionals secure their online activity at incredible prices.
A Single AI Platform for Every Role in Your Business Is $60 Off
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