Larry Page moves business assets out of California
Google co-founder Larry Page is moving business assets out of California and has reportedly left the state amid a proposed 5% tax on fortunes over $1 billion.
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459 storiesDiscord files for IPO as it eyes a March debut
Discord has filed confidential IPO paperwork with the SEC and is reportedly aiming for a public market debut in March, according to sources.
The 'learn once, work forever' career model is ending
McKinsey and General Catalyst executives argue AI is ending the 'learn once, work forever' career model and forcing companies to rethink their workforce and adoption strategies.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems installs first magnet for Sparc reactor
Commonwealth Fusion Systems installed the first magnet for its Sparc reactor and partnered with Nvidia and Siemens to develop a digital twin to accelerate fusion development.
Microsoft’s Nadella pushes to reframe AI as a human tool
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is urging the tech industry to reframe AI as a tool for human potential rather than a replacement for labor, despite ongoing industry layoffs.
Lucid Motors doubles EV production in 2025
Lucid Motors doubled its 2025 EV production to 18,378 vehicles, though output remains significantly below the ambitious targets set during its 2021 public listing.
Tech billionaires cashed out over $16 billion in 2025
Tech executives sold more than $16 billion in stock during 2025, capitalizing on an AI-fueled market rally through prearranged trading plans.
Tesla annual sales fall 9% as BYD takes global EV lead
Tesla’s annual sales fell 9% in 2025, ceding its global EV leadership to BYD, while the company pivots its strategy toward AI and robotics.
European banks face 200,000 job cuts as AI adoption accelerates
More than 200,000 European banking jobs could vanish by 2030 as lenders leverage AI and branch closures to target 30% efficiency gains.
AI may become a scapegoat for layoffs in 2026, investors warn
Enterprise investors and studies suggest AI could automate 11.7% of jobs, with many predicting companies will use the technology to justify layoffs and labor cuts in 2026.
True Ventures bets on a post-smartphone future
True Ventures is betting its investment thesis on alternative interfaces like the Sandbar ring, as co-founder Jon Callaghan argues smartphones may not be used in 10 years.
Enterprise AI spending to consolidate in 2026
Enterprise AI budgets are predicted to increase in 2026, but investors expect companies to consolidate spending on a smaller number of vendors rather than experimenting with many.
Ÿnsect collapses after raising over $600 million
French insect farming startup Ÿnsect has been placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency after raising over $600 million in total funding.
Investors see 2026 as a clearing event for startups
Investors expect 2026 to be a clearing event for startups, prioritizing distribution advantages and ROI over AI hype as the IPO market likely thaws.
European startup market shows signs of a potential turnaround
The European startup market remains below pre-reset levels, but rising U.S. investor participation and successful exits suggest it is on the cusp of a turnaround.
Mill expands to commercial market with Whole Foods partnership
Mill will deploy its commercial food waste bins in Whole Foods stores starting in 2027, marking a significant expansion from its consumer-focused household business.
Aflac confirms data breach affecting around 22.65 million people
Aflac has begun notifying around 22.65 million people that their personal and health data was stolen in a cyberattack likely linked to the Scattered Spider group.
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns after 12 years
United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno has resigned after 12 years, leaving the Boeing-Lockheed joint venture to search for new leadership amid intense competition from private spaceflight firms.
Jon Medved steps down from OurCrowd after ALS diagnosis
Jon Medved, founder of Israeli VC firm OurCrowd, is retiring following a diagnosis of ALS, a debilitating disease, while continuing to support the startup ecosystem.