From Bond-inspired ocean gear and billionaire-approved cigars to the books worth packing for vacation, this collection captures how Silicon Valley is spending the summer. Plus, a closer look at the cowboy hats, statement dresses and other standout styles from the annual gathering of tech and media elites in Sun Valley.

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Key highlights:

• Silicon Valley insiders share the gear, games and seasonal indulgences they’re taking into summer.
• Our annual summer reading list features 20 books spanning technology, business, fiction and culture.
• From cowboy hats to statement dresses, the standout looks from tech and media’s annual Sun Valley gathering.

The Summer Edit

Shopping The Summer Fun List: Gear, Gadgets and Toys That Come Highly Recommended By Abram Brown

Books 20 Great Books for Summer 2026 By Abram Brown

Style and Shopping Naveen Rao’s Cowboy Hat, Karlie Kloss’ Statement Dress: A Tech Mogul’s Guide to Summer Fashion By Esther Achara

Style and Shopping What to Wear When Work’s a Beach By Esther Achara

The Body Business

Biotech Longevity Startups Have a Conundrum: Can They Sell Longevity Drugs? By Amy Dockser Marcus

The Big Read Bootleg Reta is Silicon Valley’s Drug of the Summer By Jemima McEvoy

People & Power

The Big Read Trump’s AI Agenda Collides With Reality By Leo Schwartz

The Big Read How a Self-Taught Programmer Became the Father of Claude Code By Rocket Drew

The Big Read The Law Professor Behind Bernie’s AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Idea By Eli Rosenberg

The Big Read How a Chinese Megabillionaire Became the Jensen Huang of Batteries By Steve LeVine

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