A startup wants to modernize fragrance with new scent molecules

A young company is taking aim at a fragrance industry that has seen little meaningful change in decades, betting that new scent molecules could open a fresh chapter for perfumes and consumer products.
The Smart Home’s New Problem: Everything Costs More

Smart home gear is getting pricier to buy and harder to own outright, as subscriptions and AI features turn convenience into an ongoing monthly bill.
Scammers exploit internal Microsoft account to push spam links

A reported abuse of an internal Microsoft account is being used to send spam links, highlighting how trusted platforms can become powerful tools for phishing and inbox abuse.
A leaked message just reignited the 3D printing open-source fight

A private message at the center of a dispute involving Bambu Lab has become a flashpoint in 3D printing, pushing long-running tensions over open-source software into the spotlight.
OpenAI Gives ChatGPT Ads a Visual Upgrade

OpenAI is expanding how brands can shape ad creative inside ChatGPT, pointing to a more polished ad experience and a bigger push into conversational marketing.
Google spotlights new community investments in Missouri

Google is rolling out a new round of community investments in Missouri, putting the focus on local support programs, digital skills, and broader economic development.
Twitch Reworks Monetization to Give Smaller Streamers a Better Shot

Twitch is tweaking its monetization playbook, aiming to make it easier for smaller streamers to earn sooner and turn early audiences into lasting communities.
Imperagen lands £5M to speed up enzyme engineering with AI and quantum models

The startup says its platform blends AI with quantum physics-based simulation to improve how enzymes are designed, a process with implications for drugs, chemicals, food and industrial biotech.
Excess Factory Capacity Could Give Brands New Leverage in CPG

U.S. CPG manufacturers appear to have more room on the line than they need right now — and that could open the door for brands seeking better terms, faster turns and more flexibility.
SpaceX IPO filing spotlights AI, Starship ambitions, and Musk’s outsized role

SpaceX’s public-market debut paperwork frames the company as more than a rocket business, pairing AI ambitions with Starship scale and a heavy dependence on Elon Musk.