Anthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation, marking its third mega-round in a year.
The Download: polycrisis support networks and a hydrogen gold rush
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. Support networks aim to help kids through the polycrisis Sometime in the late 2000s, six-year-old Pim Sullivan-Tailyour was sitting in the back of a car in Thailand when she saw a…
AI Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive. Here Are 8 Smart Ways to Leverage It on a Modest Budget.
Practical guidance for small and mid-sized businesses to adopt AI affordably, improve efficiency, reduce cloud waste and achieve measurable business impact.
Skylight debuts Calendar 2 to keep your family organized
Skylight, known for its digital picture frame, has a new digital product that puts software and AI at the center.
Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes
Google Classroom now offers a Gemini-powered tool that generates podcast-style audio lessons for teachers to deepen engagement with students.
Brewery of the Year: Another Big Step for a Major Player in a $282B Industry
And your invitation to share in what comes next as an early-stage investor.
Manage Stress and Mental Focus With This Meditation App
A structured approach to relaxation and clarity for entrepreneurs and professionals.
This Japanese Restaurant Just Paid $3.2 Million for One Fish
Sushi Zanmai’s owner shattered his own record at Tokyo’s New Year tuna auction.
Caterpillar taps Nvidia to bring AI to its construction equipment
Caterpillar is piloting Cat AI, a system of AI agents in one of its excavators built on Nvidia’s physical AI platform.
How This Entrepreneur’s Cold Email Convinced Cirque du Soleil to Take a Risk in Mexico
As most travelers flock to Tulum or Cancún, Ivan Chávez is wagering on a different vision, convincing the world’s top entertainment company to create a show from scratch.
5 of the Strangest Products at CES 2026, Including One That Lets You ‘Chat’ With Your Cat
Away from the corporate big wigs, here are some creative ideas bootstrapped entrepreneurs are pitching.