Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say

“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.

2025 was the year AI got a vibe check

AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.

How to make your startup stand out in a crowded market, according to investors

Investors on what they really want to hear in a founder’s pitch.

Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about

Meta says it’ll keep Manus running independently while weaving its agents into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, where Meta’s own chatbot, Meta AI, is already available to users.

The 14 fintech, real estate, proptech startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield 

Here is the full list of the fintech, real estate, and proptech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

The Google Pixel Watch 4 made me like smartwatches again

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 is an excellent smartwatch with fast charging and great design.

OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness

OpenAI is looking to hire a new executive responsible for studying emerging AI-related risks in areas ranging from computer security to mental health.

The 33 top health and wellness startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield

Here is the full list of the health and wellness Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.

Why WeTransfer’s co-founder is building another file transfer service

WeTransfer co-founder Nalden has a new file transfer service that users can use without logging in.

MayimFlow wants to stop data center leaks before they happen

Leaks cause damage, down time, and cost money. MayimFlow’s founder John Khazraee wants to change that.