Al Gore on China’s climate rise: ‘I would not have seen this coming’

Al Gore and Lila Preston of Generation Investment Management talked with TechCrunch about recent headlines, including the tech industry’s growing appetite for rare earth minerals, how the AI boom’s demand for massive data centers could impact global energy consumption, and whether the space industry’s rocket launches are truly a net positive.​ ​Al Gore and Lila Preston […]

Meta Connect 2025: What to expect and how to watch

Meta is expected to unveil new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband.​ ​Meta is expected to unveil new versions of its AI-powered smart glasses, as well as a gesture-indicating wristband. 

Matt: Retention

Andrew Chen has a great post on retention. ​ ​Andrew Chen has a great post on retention. 

Rodatherm Energy wants to make geothermal more efficient, but will it be cheaper?

Rodatherm Energy emerged from stealth with $38 million in Series A funding. It plans to build a closed-loop geothermal power plant that uses refrigerants to move heat to the surface.​ ​Rodatherm Energy emerged from stealth with $38 million in Series A funding. It plans to build a closed-loop geothermal power plant that uses refrigerants to move […]

Matt: Weekend YouTubes

One of my favorite YouTubers is Charles Cornell (WordPress-powered!), who creates great videos that break down the music theory of various things you’ve heard, such as this adorable one featuring SNES soundtracks or The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. I first came across him reacting to Jacob Collier in 2020. Once I got super-into […]