The new billionaires of the AI boom
Like the tech booms of the past, the latest frenzy has – at least on paper – spawned a group of billionaires from smaller start-ups.
Remembering what Windows 10 did right, and how it made modern Windows more annoying
Even the required Microsoft account sign-in, one of the most complained about aspects of Windows 11, was a Windows 10 innovation: it was easier to… Read More »Remembering what Windows 10 did right, and how it made modern Windows more annoying
Uber reports sexual misconduct, but many drivers remain on the road
The company monitors passenger feedback on risky driving behavior. Some accused of serious sexual assault had previous complaints.
How Kevin Hassett Became a Trump Loyalist and Fed Chairman
Mr. Hassett's evolution from conservative economist to defender of the president's economic agenda has raised questions about how he would run the central bank.
Meet an American start-up trying to break the Chinese monopoly on rare earths
Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers.
Twins' Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite the Map of Your Country
Two brothers, both mechanical engineers, climb many of the world's high peaks to prove they have been measured wrong.
Uber allows violent criminals to drive
new video loaded: Uber allows violent criminals to drive Our reporter, Emily Steel, found that in many states, Uber's guidelines allow people with serious criminal… Read More »Uber allows violent criminals to drive
At a high level, dealmakers turn bullish in 2026
It was a comeback year for IPOs and mergers and acquisitions. Wall Street is optimistic that the winning streak will continue.
The Odyssey trailer brings the myth to life
It is difficult to overestimate the enormous influence that Homer's epic has had on global culture. Nolan himself recalled seeing the Odyssey performed as a… Read More »The Odyssey trailer brings the myth to life
Can you reboot a lamp as a superhero franchise?
Riding an endless wave of nostalgia, a company is excavating the intellectual property of mid-century designers to create a new audience for forgotten work.
Gmail lets users change their addresses while retaining data
Under the shift, which Google said would eventually roll out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.
The dollar faces an end to its dominance
2026 will be the year in which the dilution of the US dollar – the silent erosion of its global dominance as countries trade and… Read More »The dollar faces an end to its dominance
US blocks all offshore wind structures, says reason is secret
On Monday, the US Department of the Interior announced that it has suspended leases for all five offshore wind farms currently under construction in the… Read More »US blocks all offshore wind structures, says reason is secret
What America could look like without immigration
The Trump administration's efforts to reduce the foreign-born population are being felt in hospitals and football leagues and on main streets across the country, with… Read More »What America could look like without immigration
Billion dollar data centers are taking over the world
Then Sam Altman said a year ago that OpenAI's Roman Empire is the real Roman Empire, he wasn't kidding. In the same way that the… Read More »Billion dollar data centers are taking over the world
