Why the Payments Industry Needs to Be Rebuilt From the Inside
The payments industry is being rebuilt at the infrastructure layer as money finally begins to move like software, not instructions.
This implant can restore sight for patients with macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects more than 5 million people around the world. And until now, no treatment could restore their vision. The Prima system, which was approved in Europe in July and is awaiting FDA clearance in the US, changes that. It combines a retinal implant with camera-equipped eyeglasses to improve sight in patients…
From Faking a Business to 25,000 Stores — Here’s the Simple Strategy That Landed Her Deals With Walmart and Target
Here’s how Vanessa Phillips went from “I don’t know what I wanna to do with my life” to landing a product in thousands of stores nationwide — and what you can steal from her playbook.
Activist investor Elliot takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth
Activist Investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest.
Apple’s rumored MacBook Neo, a lower-cost, colorful laptop, could launch this week
This would mark the first time Apple competes with cheaper hardware like the Chromebook.
This Lightweight HP Laptop Won’t Slow Down Your Workday
It is built for entrepreneurs on the go.
Almost Half of U.S. Workers Want to Switch Careers. Here’s What’s Stopping Them.
A survey of over 4,000 people found a widespread desire for career changes. AI and economic uncertainty are driving the urge to switch.
Amid new competition, Chrome speeds up its release schedule
Google Chrome will begin shipping new releases every two weeks in September, instead of monthly.
Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify
The new plan is $6 cheaper than the platform’s existing “Premium” plan, which costs $14.95 per month.
This Nostalgic Apple Product Is Making a Major Comeback — and You Can Thank Gen Z For It
It first launched 25 years ago and was discontinued in 2022. Now it’s attracting a new generation of fans — many of whom weren’t even born when it debuted.
This Startup Claims It Can Stop Lightning. Scientists Have Questions.
Skyward Wildfire says it can prevent lightning using military chaff, but the research is dubious.