Pronto's $200M Valuation Shows India's Gig Economy Is Moving Fast
Indian house-help startup Pronto doubles valuation in weeks, hitting $200M with fresh backing from Lachy Groom. Here's what the growth tells us.
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The Aspiration Disaster: What Founders Need to Know About Crossing the Line
Joseph Sanberg's fraud conviction shows Silicon Valley that fabricated financials don't just tank startups—they land founders in prison.
I Tested Walking Pads at Home. Here's What Actually Happened
Under-desk treadmills promise step counts without leaving your desk. But are they worth the hype? Here's what testing two models revealed.
The First Insider Trading Case on Prediction Markets Shows How Broken This Industry Really Is
A US Army special forces member allegedly used classified intel to profit $400k on Polymarket. It won't be the last time.
Bob Iger Is Back at Thrive Capital, and It Says Something About What Matters Now
The Disney veteran rejoins the $50B VC firm as an advisor. What does his move reveal about leadership and timing in tech?
Meta's New Parental Spy Tool Won't Fix Its Child Safety Problem
Meta launches AI Insights to let parents monitor teens' chatbot conversations. Experts say it's surveillance theater, not real protection.
Rednote's Split Personality: How a Chinese App Is Building Two Separate Worlds
Rednote is quietly separating its Chinese and international users. Here's why that matters for the future of global social media.
Inside Palantir's Identity Crisis: When a Defense Contractor Questions Its Own Mission
Palantir employees are openly questioning whether their company has become the technological backbone of Trump's crackdown on immigrants and military operations.
When Fan Sleuthing Turns Into a Witch Hunt
How Discord moderators and Reddit detectives became amateur investigators in a real murder case, blurring the line between justice and harassment.
Shade's $14M Bet: Can AI-Powered Search Fix Creative Teams' File Nightmare?
New startup tackles the chaos of digital asset management for agencies and creators, but the market is already getting crowded.
Tesla's $25 Billion Gamble: Betting the Company on AI and Robots
Tesla is tripling its annual capex to $25B in 2026. Here's what that means for the EV maker's future.
Xbox's Price Cut Gamble: A Desperate Attempt to Rebuild Trust
Microsoft drops Game Pass prices after six months, but the move raises questions about what else might disappear from the service.
