How Does Shazam Make Money? Barely, and Apple Is Fine With That
How does Shazam make money? Barely. Apple keeps it free and ad-free to steer users to Apple Music and feed its discovery data. Here's how the app pays off.
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Is Myspace Still Active? Yes, but Barely
Is Myspace still active? Yes, you can still log in, but most pre-2015 music and photos are gone and traffic has collapsed. Here's what's left of it in 2026.
Business TV Shows Worth Watching: 19 Picks and the Lesson in Each
The best business TV shows, from Succession and Industry to Shark Tank and The Dropout: 19 picks grouped by what each one actually teaches about business.
Who Owns Valve? Gabe Newell, His Stake and What’s Actually Known
Who owns Valve? Gabe Newell, the co-founder Forbes says holds at least half of the private company behind Steam. Here's his stake and who owns the rest.
How Many Toys R Us Stores Are Left? The 2026 Count
How many Toys R Us stores are left? About 160 standalone US stores for holiday 2026, plus shops in Macy's and airports. See the count versus 735 in 2018.
Aerospace Startups to Watch in 2026: Who’s Funded and Who’s Flying
The aerospace startups to watch in 2026, from Stoke Space and Impulse Space to Isar, Skyroot and Boom Supersonic, ranked on fresh funding and flight hardware.
How Does Waze Make Money? Ads, Data and Google’s Long Game
How does Waze make money? Through promoted pins and location ads, sold only via Google Ads since late 2025. Here's where the money goes and why it's hidden.
When Did Musical.ly Become TikTok?
When did Musical.ly become TikTok? On August 2, 2018, ByteDance retired the brand and moved 100 million users into TikTok. Here's how the merger happened.
Best Startups in Bangalore: The 2026 Shortlist, With Numbers
The best startups in Bangalore for 2026, from Zerodha and CRED to Zepto and Sarvam AI, picked on profits, funding and numbers you can actually check.
Does Tumblr Still Exist? Yes, but It’s a Very Different Place in 2026
Does Tumblr still exist? Yes. It's online and owned by Automattic, but its audience has shrunk and it still loses money. Here's what Tumblr is like in 2026.