Iran’s internet shutdown is now one of its longest ever, as protests continue
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI
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 ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The theory claimed that, under…
You Can’t Afford to Ignore Your Instincts. Here’s How Trusting Mine Saved Lives — and My Business
Learn how instinct can save lives and how trusting my gut once saved my business.
He Built a $160,000 Recovery Chamber Before People Even Knew They Needed One
Brian Le Gette, Founder and CEO of Ammortal, made a big bet that red-light therapy could attract big spenders.
Verizon Is Giving Customers $20 for Its Epic Outage — Here’s How to Get It
The wireless carrier is issuing credits after a 10-hour nationwide outage left frustrated customers unable to make calls or use data.
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Learning How to Follow Makes You a Better Leader. Here’s How — and When — to Step Back.
There’s a time for stepping up and a time for stepping back and supporting.
McDonald’s CEO Predicts These 3 Food Trends Will Blow Up In 2026
Chris Kempczinski nailed his 2025 predictions. Now he’s forecasting what will shape the food industry this year.
The US imposes 25% tariff on Nvidia’s H200 AI chips headed to China
The Trump administration formalized its 25% cut of H200 chip sales in China with a tariff that applies to certain semiconductors.
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup Merge Labs
OpenAI is participating in a $250 million seed round into Merge Labs, Sam Altman’s brain computer interface startup. The startup is valued at $850 million.