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#platform-trends

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future | Fortune

American education must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce influenced by artificial intelligence.

Growth hacking

3 hours ago

How To Vibe Code A New Revenue Stream Using What You Already Know

Vibe coding enables founders to rapidly transform their expertise into marketable products, significantly reducing development time and costs.

5 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Microsoft's own ToS calls Copilot 'entertainment only' amid adoption slump

Microsoft's Copilot is marketed as an essential AI tool, but its Terms of Use label it as 'for entertainment purposes only'.

Science

10 minutes ago

Can orbital data centers help justify a massive valuation for SpaceX? | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an IPO, focusing on orbital data centers as a key future initiative.

European startups

fromTNW | Insider

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (30 March - 5 April)

European ambition in technology focuses on building infrastructure layers across various sectors, including AI, quantum computing, and investment strategies.

Fundraising

6 hours ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.

Marketing

6 hours ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.

Remote teams

1 hour ago

From microshifting to coffee badging: whatever happened to just doing your job?

Microshifting revolutionizes work by promoting flexible, non-linear work patterns for better work-life balance.

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.

Relationships

23 hours ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.

#social-media

10 hours ago

Digital life

Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.

Digital life

10 hours ago

Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

UK adults are becoming less active on social media, with only 49% posting, sharing, or commenting.

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.

ChatGPT's New Internet Browser Can Run 80% of a 1-Person Business - Here's How Entrepreneurs Are Using It

ChatGPT's internet browser can automate tasks within workflows, enhancing productivity for solopreneurs and enabling scalable business growth.

Why Gen Z is fangirling over Apple's 'Finder Guy' mascot

Finder Guy is an adorably chunky, dual-toned blue creature with a rounded head and a perpetual smile. Apple is being fairly tight-lipped about him; he hasn't been officially announced or acknowledged by the company.

Apple

Media industry

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.

Information security

fromBusiness Matters

5 IT Mistakes That Still Catch Small Businesses Off Guard

Cybersecurity is a critical concern for SMEs, yet many underestimate the risks and only seek help after incidents occur.

Design

fromInfoQ

Online Community Development

Panel: Taking Architecture Out of the Echo Chamber

Architecture's importance is growing, necessitating a shift in practice to avoid past mistakes and engage with broader conversations.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.

Photography

Business intelligence

fromTechzine Global

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

All shook up, IFS unlocks asset-based pricing for enterprise AI

IFS introduces an outcomes-based pricing model for enterprise AI, aligning software costs with operational assets instead of user counts.

fromAdExchanger

2 years ago

Commerce | AdExchanger

Regulators are paying more attention to data privacy because their constituents consider it a 'kitchen table' issue, highlighting its importance in everyday life.

EU data protection

Bootstrapping

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

#ai

Tech industry

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

E-Commerce

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

Cryptocurrency

For crypto miners turned AI stars, the real test is about to come

Why tech bros are so worried about AI having bad taste

Tech professionals emphasize the importance of 'taste' in an AI-driven world, fearing technology may diminish human judgment and creativity.

Venture

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

Tech industry

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

Google plans to build AI data centers in space to harness solar energy more efficiently.

E-Commerce

AI Shopping: Why The Universal Commerce Protocol Changes Everything

UCP enables AI agents to manage transactions directly with retailers, eliminating friction in the shopping journey.

Cryptocurrency

For crypto miners turned AI stars, the real test is about to come

Former crypto-mining companies are now key players in the AI sector due to their utility power contracts and demand for data centers.

Why tech bros are so worried about AI having bad taste

Tech professionals emphasize the importance of 'taste' in an AI-driven world, fearing technology may diminish human judgment and creativity.

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.

Meta's AI push is reshaping how work gets done inside the company

Meta is prioritizing AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency among its employees, impacting job roles and company structure.

more#ai

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Microlearning Solutions For Mobile: How L&D Leaders Build Engaging, In-The-Flow-Of-Work Learning

Mobile microlearning solutions effectively address time scarcity and fragmented attention, providing quick, accessible training for modern employees.

London startup

For London's fintech and SaaS firms, digital risk is no longer theoretical - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reputation is a critical business variable for fintech and SaaS companies, impacting partnerships, regulations, and revenue.

Software development

fromSeangoedecke

Working on products people hate

Working on unpopular products reveals the limited control individual engineers have over product reception.

Careers

Why Most Companies Get Innovation Completely Wrong

Real innovation stems from those closest to the work, not from executives or consultants.

DevOps

fromInfoWorld

Enterprises demand cloud value

Businesses are shifting from cost-cutting to establishing centers of excellence and finops to enhance ROI in cloud investments.

Online marketing

fromSlate Magazine

1 week ago

I'm a Copywriter. I Know What's About to Happen to the Internet.

Travel advice often comes from writers without direct experience or knowledge of the destinations they recommend.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

29 minutes ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.

#delve

18 hours ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.

European startups

12 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.

18 hours ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.

European startups

12 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.

UX design

fromSlate Magazine

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.

Relationships

22 hours ago

Nobody tells you that expecting instant replies is a relatively new social norm - and that an entire generation learned to communicate in ways that never required it - Silicon Canals

Instant communication has created pressure that undermines meaningful relationships, which thrived in a slower-paced era of correspondence.

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.

Technology has revolutionized communication, industries, and healthcare, shaping modern society and influencing every aspect of life.

more#technology

fromSocial Media Explorer

23 hours ago

The Rise of Dark Traffic: Why Your Analytics Are Lying to You - Social Media Explorer

Direct traffic is increasingly misleading due to untraceable influences from AI-driven research and decision-making processes.

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.

Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

Marketing

The creator economy is shifting focus from proving value to scaling, with U.S. ad spend reaching $37 billion.

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.

Relying on AI for summarizing official material may lead to incomplete understanding and reinforce knowledge gaps.

Business intelligence

Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

Education

fromTheregister

more#artificial-intelligence

AI search atomizes our information, warns govt designer

Relying on AI for summarizing official material may lead to incomplete understanding and reinforce knowledge gaps.

Growth hacking

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.

E-Commerce

Financing The AI Shopping Era: What E-Commerce Founders Need To Know

AI is transforming e-commerce by changing how consumers shop and how brands must adapt to remain visible.

Science

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want data centers in orbit - four engineering barriers stand in the way - Silicon Canals

The race for orbital data centers is about controlling the future of computing on Earth, not just computing in space.

fromMarTech

Martech stacks are holding back sales and marketing teams | MarTech

Sales and marketing alignment remains a challenge, with only 56% of GTM professionals reporting high alignment in their organizations.

fromPractical Ecommerce

My Ideal Second Business

Every entrepreneur should own two businesses to diversify risk and enhance profitability.

Marketing

fromInc

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.

Digital life

The web can still be wonderful, and Flipboard's Surf proves it

Surf is a new discovery engine that curates content from various platforms, offering a refreshing way to engage with the internet.

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

Software development

fromAnswer.AI

3 weeks ago

So where are all the AI apps? - Answer.AI

Skeptics question the productivity claims of AI tools due to a lack of significant new software creation post-ChatGPT release.

Media industry

fromTheWrap

Consumers' Time Spent With AI Platforms, Content to Increase 29% by 2029, Survey Finds

Consumers are preparing for increased AI content consumption, expecting to spend significantly more time on AI platforms in the coming years.

fromThedrum

1 week ago

Online marketing

Securing the Future of the Internet: How Collaborative Marketing can Help

Ad blocking technology is growing, prompting a need for marketers to evolve their strategies to engage consumers meaningfully.

fromFuturism

AI Is Killing Microsoft

OpenAI shifts focus to enterprise and coding, abandoning less profitable projects to mitigate financial losses.

Jack Dorsey says Block employees now bring prototypes not slide decks to meetings

Block CEO Jack Dorsey has eliminated slide decks in favor of prototypes for meetings, emphasizing real-time modifications and reduced costs of decision-making.

fromExchangewire

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.

Digital life

fromBusiness Matters

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.

fromInc

AI Flooded the Feed. Now, the Smartest Companies Are Moving Offline

In-person brand activations are becoming essential as digital content saturation increases, making physical presence a scarce and valuable marketing channel.

Media industry

fromwww.morningstar.com

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.

fromTechRepublic

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.

fromMarTech

Why AI adoption is high but integration is failing in martech | MarTech

AI agents are widely used but often remain isolated rather than integrated into core workflows, creating challenges in operational efficiency.

A new dating app, Sonder, has a deliberately annoying sign-up process (and it's working) | TechCrunch

Sonder aims to revolutionize dating apps by creating a more authentic and engaging user experience through unstructured profiles and unique in-person events.

The 'death of SaaS' could be the best thing to ever happen to SaaS M&A | Fortune

Enterprise SaaS M&A reached $83.7 billion in Q4 2025, marking the largest year since 2021 despite concerns over the SaaSpocalypse.

#meta-platforms

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.

6 days ago

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta Platforms is the largest social media company, showing strong financial performance but mixed valuation metrics compared to industry peers.

Performance Comparison: Meta Platforms And Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Met

Thorough company analysis is essential for investors, focusing on Meta Platforms and its competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry.

6 days ago

In-Depth Analysis: Meta Platforms Versus Competitors In Interactive Media & Services Industry - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta Platforms is the largest social media company, showing strong financial performance but mixed valuation metrics compared to industry peers.

The shift in commerce focuses on AI agents as intermediaries between merchants and consumers, changing how payments are processed.