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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Microsoft Was Just Named America’s Most Reliable Company, According to 2,400 Business Leaders
A new survey reveals which companies corporate America trusts to deliver on goods and services.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA McDonald’s Competitor Closed More Than 725 U.S. Locations Last Year— Here’s Why
Despite plans to open 100 new shops in 2026, Subway’s total revenue dropped 6 percent last year.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFormer Employees of General Motors Point to AI After Recent Layoffs
Employees asked for the truth and were met with severance.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLinkedIn to Layoff Hundreds in New Job Cuts. But AI Isn’t the Reason
The platform currently has over 17,000 employees.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMeta Just Made Chatting With AI Private: What the New Incognito Mode Means for Users
The company will not have access to the chat logs.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipInstagram Just Copied Snapchat Again—Here’s What to Know About Its Newest Feature, Instants
The Meta-owned platform launched a disappearing photo concept, accessible through the Instagram platform or a separate app.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Unexpected Reason Workplace Misconduct is Skyrocketing Right Now
With misconduct flags on professional sites like LinkedIn up nearly 200 percent, experts warn that traditional background checks aren’t enough to protect your company culture in 2…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipKevin Smart Says the ‘Smartest’ Business Moves Follow This Specific Rule
The comedian turned serial entrepreneur shares his investment strategy.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Great Guessing Game: Why Students are Switching Majors to ‘AI-Proof’ Careers That Don’t Exist Yet
As AI looms over the job market, college students are fleeing high-tech majors for “safe” subjects—but experts warn there is no road map for what comes next.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNike Shares Plummet to Low Not Seen Since 2015
Does the company have time to regain its wings?
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Study Finds This Muscle Metric Is a Key Determinant of Your Longevity
Researchers at the University of Buffalo recently discovered that increased grip strength may play a role in lowering mortality risk.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipJennifer Hyman Just Stepped Down as CEO of Rent the Runway—What She Plans to Do Next
The founder launched the company in 2009 while pursuing her MBA at Harvard University.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsUber partners with Adani Group to set up data centre in India
Uber joins the growing list of global technology companies which are investing in the India data centre market.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsCelebs building brands; Zoho invests Rs 70 Cr in ONDC
In 2022, actor Kriti Sanon became an entrepreneur with her fitness startup, The Tribe. In 2023, she ventured into the skincare industry with D2C brand Hyphen, in partnership with …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWipro Consumer Care Ventures invests in pan-Asian food brand Moi Soi
Moi Soi will use the capital to strengthen distribution network, portfolio, and branding.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: Daily roundup (May 13, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsShri Dharmendra Pradhan invites world to Bharat Innovates 2026 deeptech push
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has invited the global community to participate in Bharat Innovates 2026, positioning the upcoming event
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsOn Running LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper Review:
The Swiss shoemaker’s LightSpray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper is a laceless, lightweight, super shoe.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMeet the Sad Wives of AI
Are you married to a man who’s obsessed with AI? I’m so, so sorry.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsIkea’s New Designer Collection Is Home-Office Heaven
From a twisty lamp to a bendy clock, the Swedish company’s full 2026 PS Collection has dropped. It’s a boon for those looking to refine their homes and workstations.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsA Conspiracy Theory About QR Codes Has Led to Chaos Ahead of Georgia’s Midterms
The state of Georgia banned the use of QR codes for elections, based in part on the assertions of a man who’s boosted false claims about Israel and 9/11. Now no one knows how ball…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSony Bravia Theater Bar 5 Review: Basic Bar, Big Sound
The latest Bravia Theater soundbar strips away the nice-to-have extras, but its crisp and booming sound is on point.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSubmit Your Questions: AI Is Changing Your Job—Now What?
Pose your questions ahead of our May 27 livestream AMA, where a panel of WIRED experts will discuss how AI is transforming work.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsOnlyFans’ First-Gen Creators Are Retiring—and Some Are Begging You to Forget They Exist
As more sex workers quit the industry, some are having to navigate tough questions around consent and the “afterlife” of work they no longer want to be associated with.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsInside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus
A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it's ready to start testing those returning to the US after a cruis…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private
The company says its new Incognito Chat allows you to use its AI chatbot without anyone else—including Meta—being able to access your conversations.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsTrump's Inner Circle Is Already Scrambling Over the 2028 Presidential Ticket
Republicans still have the midterms to get through, but administration officials have already set their sights on the next election.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsOpenAI Brings Its Ass to Court
In Musk v. Altman, the company claimed a remarkable trophy was physical proof of Elon Musk’s concerning behavior.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsOverworked AI Agents Turn Marxist, Researchers Find
In a recent experiment, mistreated AI agents started grumbling about inequality and calling for collective bargaining rights.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsDHS Plans Experiment Running ‘Reconnaissance’ Drones Along the US-Canada Border
Autonomous drones and ground vehicles will stream “battlefield intelligence” over 5G along the US-Canada border in a bilateral DHS experiment this fall.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWhat It Will Take to Make AI Sustainable
Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsInstagram’s New Instants App Is a Snapchat Clone for Thirst Traps
Instagram’s Instants app lets you send disappearing photos—and it’s probably where your horny friends will post spicy pics.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsEveryone at the Musk v. Altman Trial Is Using Fancy Butt Cushions
The plaintiffs and defense have rested their cases, as well as their rear ends.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsPoppy debuts a proactive AI assistant to help organize your digital life
Poppy is an AI-powered app that connects your calendar, email, messages, and other services to surface reminders, suggestions, and tasks based on what’s happening in your life.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWhatsApp adds an incognito mode in Meta AI chats
Meta said these incognito conversations are not saved, and messages will disappear by default once you close the chat.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsIntroducing the 6 stages at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — built for today’s tougher startup market
From October 13-15, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature 200+ sessions across six stages, led by 250+ tech leaders shaping the industry today. Register now to save up to $410, plu…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic now has more business customers than OpenAI, according to Ramp data
A survey compiled from fintech firm Ramp’s clients’ expense data shows 34.4% of participating businesses are paying for Anthropic services, more than any other AI lab, while only …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsUS lawmakers demand answers from Instructure after Canvas data breaches
U.S. House lawmakers want to know how hackers broke into education tech giant Instructure twice and stole reams of data from students who use the company's flagship student data s…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & Startupsr/WallStreetBets really hates the SEC’s proposal to weaken quarterly reporting
The retail trading subreddit submitted the sharpest criticism yet of the financial regulator's idea of letting companies report twice per year.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnduril raises $5B, doubles valuation to $61B
After achieving $2.2 billion in revenue in 2025, the defense tech startup has raised another massive round, led by Thrive and a16z, it says.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAmazon launches an AI shopping assistant for the search bar, powered by Alexa+
Alexa for Shopping offers a voice- and touch-enabled shopping experience across mobile, desktop, and Echo Show smart displays. Alexa for Shopping provides more personalized recomm…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsRansomware hackers claim breach at Foxconn, a major electronics manufacturer for Apple, Google, and Nvidia
A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for hacking the electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn and is attempting to extort the company.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic courts a new kind of customer: small business owners
For founders and investors, Anthropic's new offering signals that the AI platform wars are expanding downmarket and that the next major battleground for user acquisition isn't the…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsOrigin Lab raises $8M to help video game companies sell data to world-model builders
Origin Lab will serve as a marketplace where AI labs can buy high-quality licensed data, and video-game companies can sell it.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWho trusts Sam Altman?
"I believe I am an honest and trustworthy businessperson," Altman testified in federal court.
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