TikTok Finally Agrees to Sell Its U.S. Operations After Years of Drama
The Chinese-owned social media giant will divest its U.S. entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors.
The Download: the hunt for underground hydrogen and more rogue OpenAI agents
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 much hydrogen awaits us underground? A flurry of exploration efforts is searching for underground stores of hydrogen gas, which could provide a valuable source of zero-carbon fuel. The hunt has…
Netflix is betting on podcasts to become the new daytime talk show
Netflix is making exclusive deals with podcast studios to compete with YouTube, but podcasters have mixed feelings.
OpenAI adds new teen safety rules to ChatGPT as lawmakers weigh AI standards for minors
OpenAI updated its guidelines for how its AI models should behave with users under 18, and published new AI literacy resources for teens and parents. Still, questions remain about how well policies translate into practice.
Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates
Known has raised $9.7 million from investors, including Forerunner and NFX, along with PearVC and Coelius Capital.
The Plastic Crisis Is Accelerating, and This Company Is Turning It Into a $125B Opportunity
This company is turning plastic into a renewable energy source.
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Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me
The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles.
Restaurant Franchisees Predict 2026 Will Be the ‘Year of Stability’ After a Turbulent 2025
After missing growth targets in 2025 due to economic uncertainty, restaurant franchise operators says they’re optimistic about the future.
Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says
The company is working on an image and video model and new text-based model, which aids with coding.
Why Using Your Home Address for Your Business Can Be a Costly Mistake
One early decision many founders overlook can quietly affect their privacy, credibility and ability to scale.