Fast Company

A Fast Company report argues that Donald Trump's personal gains from cryptocurrency ventures have made it harder for the crypto industry to secure the looser regulation it wants, particularly around the Clarity Act. The piece suggests the industry's close association with the president has become a political liability rather than an asset.

A US startup has developed a new drone propulsion system designed to improve range, payload capacity and speed. The announcement suggests the technology could make drones more capable for commercial and industrial uses, where flight time and carrying capacity are key limitations. Details about the company and how the system works remain limited, and the claim has drawn attention within the drone and aerospace community.

Meta has launched Muse, a new AI agent, adding to the company's expanding artificial intelligence portfolio. Details about the agent's capabilities, availability and intended uses remain limited, but the announcement is drawing attention as major tech firms race to deploy AI assistants and agents. Observers are watching to see how Muse compares with competing AI products from OpenAI, Google and others.