Why Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Says His Early Retirement Was ‘the Worst Decision’
Google co-founder Sergey Brin tried to retire in 2019, but quickly decided that it was the wrong move.
The Download: perimenopause misinformation and China’s latest AI leap
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. There’s a lot of hype around perimenopause. Don’t buy it. Perimenopause used to be considered taboo, but not anymore. Thanks at least in part to TV doctors and social media influencers,…
Blockchain Payments Are Booming — But This Major Obstacle Is Preventing Real Growth
With stablecoin use projected to reach up to $3 trillion USD by 2030, unified standards aren’t optional; they’re essential for scaling blockchain payments globally.
Slate crosses 150,000 reservations despite waning EV truck enthusiasm
It took Slate Auto about seven months to grow its customer list by 50%, but new reservations appear to be outpacing any cancelations.
Every Startup Reaches This Fork in the Road — Here’s How to Choose Your Path
There’s one strategic choice all founders face in the early stages of building a startup. Here’s how to navigate it.
8 Creative Side Hustles We Discovered in 2025 — Which One Can Make You Money in 2026?
People are earning big with side hustles, and you can, too.
DoorDash rolls out Zesty, an AI social app for discovering new restaurants
Users can view and share photos and comments about restaurants they’ve visited, discover content from others, and follow people just like on any social network.
Meta’s AI glasses can now help you hear conversations better
Conversation focus uses the AI glasses’ open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you’re talking to, says Meta.
OpenAI continues on its ‘code red’ warpath with new image generation model
OpenAI rolls out GPT-Image-1.5 for ChatGPT, promising 4x faster generation, better instruction-following and precise edits. The launch escalates its rivalry with Google Gemini.
Not Getting Value From Your AI Investments? Here’s What You’re Missing.
Nearly half of AI projects fail. This one metric explains why.
Why Remote Work Is Great for Some — and Costly for Others
Work arrangements that make sense at one career stage don’t necessarily work at another.