Luminar is cutting jobs, losing its CFO, and warning of a cash shortage
The new turmoil comes as founder Austin Russell is trying to buy the company just a few months after being replaced as CEO.
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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. The State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
YC alum Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral text-to-3D tool into AI copilot
After generating over 10 million social media impressions with the launch of its text-to-3D model app, Adam has raised a $4.1 million seed round to power its next steps.
Glen Powell Has the Sauce — Inside the ‘Top Gun’ Star’s Mission to Redefine the American Pantry
Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen brand is taking off, introducing organic condiments and cooking oils that make healthy eating accessible and delicious for home cooks nationwide.
Reddit CEO says chatbots are not a traffic driver
Reddit doesn’t see a lot of traffic coming from chatbot answers
Nvidia expands AI ties with Hyundai, Samsung, SK, Naver
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is visiting South Korea to strengthen partnerships with Samsung, Hyundai, SK, and Naver, unveiling plans for AI-powered networks and next-generation intelligent systems.
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Seeking Career or Life Advice? Here’s How These 3 Options Could Help
Knowing when to turn to an executive coach, mentor or therapist can feel confusing. Here’s what you really need to know about each.
The Download: down the Mandela effect rabbit hole, and the promise of a vaccine for colds
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. Why do so many people think the Fruit of the Loom logo had a cornucopia? Quick question: Does the Fruit of the Loom logo feature a cornucopia? Many of us have been wearing…
This Is the Real Curse Haunting Entrepreneurs — 6 Shiny Object Traps That Ruin Businesses
Don’t let shiny object syndrome haunt you this Halloween. Whether it’s the AI rabbit hole or the marketing monster, here are six traps that can derail startups and how to avoid them.
Here’s why we don’t have a cold vaccine. Yet.
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the season of the sniffles. As the weather turns, we’re all spending more time indoors. The kids have been back at school for a couple of months. And cold germs are everywhere. My youngest started school this year, and along with artwork and seedlings, she has…