‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is even better than ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
While “Animal Crossing” is pure escapism, “Pokopia” gives you the sensation of actually rehabilitating a broken world.
The Download: a biological de-aging contest and why LLMs don’t reason
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. A new contest pits competitors against each other in a race to biological youth —Jessica Hamzelou This week, I officially signed up for an unusual competition. One that rewards competitors for…
AgentMail raises $6M to build an email service for AI agents
AgentMail provides an API platform that lets you give AI agents their own email inboxes, with support for two-way conversations, parsing, threading, labeling, searching, and replying.
AI Data Centers Are Chugging Our Water at an Alarming Rate
A new study shows U.S. facilities could require up to 1.45 billion gallons per day of new peak capacity. Who will bear the cost?
They Used an Impulsive But Smart Strategy to Turn Their Small Business Into a Cult Brand
These bakers did something different one slow afternoon — and ended up with national attention and a lesson every small business owner should hear.
Thinking Machines Lab inks massive compute deal with Nvidia
The multi-year deal involves at least a gigawatt of compute power and also includes a strategic investment from Nvidia
Instagram Has the Cheat Code For Supercharging Your Personal Brand — Here’s How
Instagram collaborations are a game-changer for personal branding. By teaming up with others in your niche, you can showcase your expertise, expand your reach and even boost your visibility on Google.
Apple Has to Postpone Its Smart Home Display Because Siri Still Isn’t Ready
The device was originally planned for spring 2025 but keeps getting pushed back due to AI issues.
Google gives in to users’ complaints over AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’ search feature
The option appears on the Google Photos Search screen and lets users pick which experience they want.
When Steve Jobs Stepped Down From Apple, He Advised Tim Cook to Never Ask Himself This One Question
Cook said that Apple’s contentious meetings date back to “the creation of the company.”
When Health Gurus Fail, How Do You Know Who to Trust?
At a time of fallen gurus and growing distrust in wellness. Health is wealth, and that wealth is currently at risk.