A billion dollars isn’t what it used to be—but it still focuses the mind. At least it did for me when I heard that the AI company Anthropic agreed to an at least $1.5 billion settlement for authors and publishers whose books were used to train an early version of its large language model, Claude. This came after a judge issued a summary judgment that it had pirated the books it used. The proposed agreement—which is still under scrutiny by the wary judge—would reportedly grant authors a minimum $3,000 per book. I’ve written eight and my wife has notched five.…
Garmin has released a new watch, the Garmin Bounce 2, made to let parents keep in contact with their kids, without having to buy them a smartphone.In 2022, Garmin released the original Bounce watch, and this follow-up brings some notable differences. First up, its round face arguably looks a lot…
It’s August. Your inbox is full of OOO replies, Slack pings have slowed to a whisper and if you’re lucky, you’re halfway through a bottle of overpriced rosé on someone’s porch.But if you’re just now starting to think about your Q4 strategy? You’re not behind — you’re already in trouble.Q4…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Sandra Oh Lin, 50, of Los Altos, California. She is the founder and CEO of KiwiCo, a company that provides educational activities for kids meant to spark creativity and problem-solving through hands-on play. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy…
Aging and inflammation are deeply interconnected processes shaping much of the human experience. New scientific findings reveal that healthy aging may be possible by managing chronic inflammation—a phenomenon now called “inflammaging.” For decades, aging was seen as the body’s inevitable breakdown. New evidence is overturning that view. It shows instead…
My first exposure to stablecoins was mundane: a client selling digital courses asked if accepting USD-pegged tokens would cut card fees. Two years later, the question is everywhere I speak. Talk of “central-bank digital currencies” and government-blessed stablecoins has moved from policy circles to checkout pages, and entrepreneurs want a…
In my conversation with Robert Dippell, CEO of Morning Brew, I wasn’t looking for a polished pitch or a viral soundbite — I was looking to understand how someone leads a media company in 2025 without getting swallowed by noise, distraction and industry cliché. What I got was a grounded…
For decades, college had no real competition. It wasn’t just an educational path; it was the most powerful brand in American life. Parents, schools and employers marketed it as the only safe route to the American Dream. Glossy brochures, billion-dollar ad campaigns, alumni prestige and rankings in U.S. News &…
Another TikTok video Degeling shared with WIRED showed a slow-motion, close-up angle of the bullet hitting Kirk’s neck. The tone of the video was conspiratorial: The user who uploaded it added spooky music and a digitally narrated voice, asking, “What is the black thing on his shirt and why did…
The shooting of Charlie Kirk unleashed a wave of conspiracy theories and misinformation, much of it coming from chatbots. On Thursday, the day after Kirk died,, for example, the X account of AI chatbot Perplexity was confidently proclaiming that Kirk was still alive. The post has since been removed. But…
Retirement remains a far-off — and in some cases, unattainable — goal for many Americans.About one in four adults over age 50 said they expect to never retire, according to an AARP survey. That’s perhaps not surprising given that Americans believe they’ll need $1.26 million to retire comfortably, per Northwestern…
Tough economic times are scary for businesses and consumers, but the solution isn’t to take your foot off the gas. I opened the first Roof Maxx dealership in 2019, just one year before the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, it’s a nationally recognized residential roof restoration brand with an annual revenue of…
This as-told-to story is based on a conversation with Shanaz Hemmati, COO and co-founder of ZenBusiness, a $1.7 billion company that provides an all-in-one platform helping small businesses become official, stay compliant, manage finances and more. Her co-founder is Ross Buhrdorf, who serves as CEO. The piece has been edited…
You now have 30 days, Microsoft has just warned 600 million Windows users, before you lose “protections from the latest security threats.” This deadline has been coming for some time, but now it’s almost here. Don’t leave it too late. We’re talking Windows 10 and the impending end-of-life for the…
For the world’s busiest DJ, staying energized is essential. That’s why Grammy-nominated artist Steve Aoki partnered with Neuro, a functional gum and mints company founded in 2015 that helps boost energy, focus, calm and even sleep.For Aoki, Neuro has been a game-changer, offering a more natural alternative to endless shots…
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