California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data
A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information.
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…
Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump for early release from prison
Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison.
Now’s Your Chance to Get a Quality Refurbished MacBook Air for $200
Get 12 hours of battery life, 128 GB storage, and a lightweight design for all your business tasks.
How to Raise Capital Without Losing Control or Clarity
Raising capital isn’t just about building a pitch deck — it’s a marathon of psychology, timing and storytelling.
India orders Musk’s X to fix Grok over “obscene” AI content
India’s IT ministry has given X 72 hours to submit an action-taken report.
Bias Isn’t Always Bad — Here’s How It Can Protect You From Making Dangerous AI-Driven Decisions
Human bias, when shaped by values and informed by experience, can be a form of wisdom that protects us from making poor decisions in today’s AI-driven world.
Tesla Is No Longer the World’s Top EV Seller After Q4 Sales Fall
China’s BYD claimed the crown with 2.26 million vehicles sold in 2025.
10 useful gadgets for your first apartment
From home security systems and smart smoke detectors to a sunrise alarm gently that wakes you up, here are the must-have gadgets for living in your first apartment.
OpenAI’s Secret Jony Ive Project Could Be an AI-Powered Pen
Leaked patent reveals what the $1 billion AI hardware partnership has been building.
How Shaq Built a Restaurant Empire That Pays More Than the NBA Ever Did
The NBA legend has amassed a $400 million empire, much of it coming from his strategic investments in restaurant franchises.