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Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff

A Japanese space startup says its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted minutes after liftoff

ABC News - 4d

His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product Free.

As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

AI Power Needs Fuel Geothermal Startups, But Natural Gas Remains a Rival

Big Tech’s power needs for AI computing keep growing, but geothermal sources may have to take a back seat to natural gas plants as major oil companies step up investment in them.

Inc. - 2d

Why YouTube's spectacular rise from startup to media juggernaut should get more respect

Investors in Google-parent Alphabet are now faced with a different, strangely positive kind of uncertainty concerning YouTube.

CNBC - 3d

How a Startup Plans to Offer Coverage to High-Risk Homeowners Dropped by Big Insurers

San Francisco company Stand exits stealth mode with a plan—and funding—to offer $2 billion in fire insurance to California property owners left without coverage by legacy insurers.

Inc. - 3d

Health AI startup Suki expands partnership with Google Cloud to deliver more assistive tech for clinicians

Health-care AI startup Suki is building patient summary and Q&A features using Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform.

CNBC - 4d

Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff

A Japanese space startup says its second attempt to launch a rocket carrying satellites into orbit had been aborted minutes after liftoff

ABC News - 4d

His Startup Is Now Worth $62 Billion. It Gave Away Its First Product Free.

As CEO of Databricks, Ali Ghodsi has performed a series of ‘strategic surgeries’ to make his company one of the fastest-growing startups in Silicon Valley.

The Wall Street Journal - 5d

Former TV host Carlos Watson gets nearly 10 years in prison in case about failed startup Ozy Media

Former talk show host Carlos Watson has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in the federal financial conspiracy case surrounding his once-buzzy Ozy Media

ABC News - 5d

Former TV host Carlos Watson is sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison in a case about his failed startup Ozy Media

ABC News - 5d

Why This Exec at a National Security Startup Thrives Without a Playbook

Lori Hammer, head of operations at Vannevar Labs, explains why she likes leading through ambiguity and giving homework assignments.

Inc. - 5d

Is This the Year Everyone Quits Social Media?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we debate which social media apps are still worth the scroll.

Wired - Dec. 12

Startup Embodied Will Brick $800 Moxie Emotional Support Robot for Kids—Without Refunds

Embodied says it will try to refund recent purchases of its Moxie robot but makes no promises.

Wired - Dec. 12

Kevin Ryan Has Invested in More Than 180 Startups. Here’s What He Says Founders Should Focus On

A founding father of New York City’s tech scene explains his unconventional investment philosophy and outlook for venture capital in 2025.

Inc. - Dec. 11

How Do You Get Into Sephora? 3 Tips for Startups, According to Artemis Patrick

The global beauty retailer’s North America CEO shares what Sephora looks for in upstart brands—and how founders can prime themselves for success.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Concerned Parents Sue Startup Behind an AI Social Media App, Trying to Kill It Off

Character.AI is being accused of providing inappropriate content to children, months after it was named in a lawsuit in connection with a young user’s suicide.

Inc. - Dec. 10

What It Was Really Like for Diapers.com’s Founder in His Early Startup Success

Founder Marc Lore talks about the good and the bad of starting a major company.

Inc. - Dec. 10

Inside a Fusion Startup's Insane, Top-Secret Opening Ceremony

Robots! Huge capacitors! A pianist-programmer of impossible skill! One of Silicon Valley's formative figures takes the stage at a wild event.

Wired - Dec. 10

Oregon Is an Undefeated Juggernaut Authoring Its Own History

The Ducks became the first expansion team to win the Big Ten in 129 seasons, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Jon Stewart slams media speculation of Trump presidency

“The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart criticized the media’s coverage of President-elect Trump’s incoming presidency, questioning whether some speculation is doing more harm than good. “We don't know ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

TV drama's Norfolk 'Alps' mocked on social media

Viewers do a double take as the famously flat county sprouts a mountain range in a Netflix series.

BBC News - Dec. 7

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco offices, using Zoom fatigue to recruit talent

When Noah Jackson began his search for a new software engineering job at the start of 2024, there was one quality he knew he wanted in his next employer: office culture.

NBC News - Dec. 7

Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Rubrik , Vodafone U.K.’s merger with Three and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life

With the Covid pandemic approaching its five-year anniversary, a growing number of startups in San Francisco are ditching remote work.

CNBC - Dec. 6

This Startup Has an AI-Powered Solution to Fight Wildfires

FireDome emerged from stealth Tuesday to combat wildfires with technology that is designed after a missile defense system.

Inc. - Dec. 6

Guardian Confirms Sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media

The Guardian Media Group said it had struck a deal to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, shortly after a 48-hour strike by journalists ended.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Donald Trump vs the media...Round 2!

How will Trump’s next White House deal with journalists?

BBC News - Dec. 6

Observer newspaper sale to Tortoise Media approved

The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group agreed the sale on Friday, despite pushback from staff.

BBC News - Dec. 6

UnitedHealth shooting stokes mourning and glee on social media

Jubilation among some users highlights scale of Americans’ frustration over their health system

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media agreed in principle

Scott Trust will become a key shareholder and take a seat on both the editorial and commercial boards of the company. The sale of the Observer, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

Will China’s manufacturing juggernaut run out of road?

Faced with weak demand at home and the threat of tariffs abroad, Beijing is under pressure to rethink its export-driven model

Financial Times - Dec. 6

He Sold His Startup to Walmart for $3.3 Billion. Here’s His 3-Part Plan for Founder Success

Serial entrepreneur Marc Lore shares his take on the critical factors for startup growth.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Google’s AI NotebookLM Project Leaders Leave to Launch Their Own Startup

The AI business is so hot that many employees at large, successful AI firms are leaving and trying their own startups in a healthy funding climate.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Bezos: Incumbent on media to ‘persuade’ Trump press ‘not the enemy’

Jeff Bezos, the billionaire tech mogul and owner of The Washington Post, says he views it as a responsibility of the mainstream media to convince President-elect Trump the press is not his enemy. ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

RFK Jr.’s Nomination Has Health Experts Concerned—But Some Startups See Opportunity

RFK Jr., Dr. Oz, and Trump’s other Health Department picks would make decisions about billions in funding.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Three-fourths of Americans think media is biased: Pew

More than three-quarters of U.S. adults say that news organizations are biased when presenting news on social and political issues, according to a new survey. The survey from the Pew Research ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Mourinho asks media to let him 'work in peace'

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho believes he doesn't get enough credit for his team's winning run from the local media and wants to "work in peace."

ESPN - Dec. 3

Space Startups Get Government Contracts as SpaceX Explores Share Sale Valued at $350 Billion

The commercial space industry has had a rocket lit under it recently, as the government changes how it awards contracts, looking closely at new innovators.

Inc. - Dec. 3

How a Buzzy Startup Made the iPhone of Beehives to Protect Pollinators

Beewise’s AI and robotics-powered BeeHome has the potential to fortify the global food supply by keeping bees healthy.

Inc. - Dec. 2

How AI Tools Are Revolutionizing Startup Launch Strategies

From lower costs to new founder skills, accessible AI is transforming how startups go from idea to market.

Inc. - Dec. 1

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