3 Lies We Need to Stop Telling Ourselves About Work
I analyzed hundreds of Americans professional stories, over six years. Here’s what I learned.
The Download: AI replicas, and China’s climate role
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI can now create a replica of your personality Imagine sitting down with an AI model for a spoken two-hour interview. A friendly voice guides you through a conversation that ranges from your…
July 2023
Is ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) a Good Trade Right Now?
Well-known investor Cathie Wood’s flagship fund ARK Innovation (ARKK) has had an outstanding year so far as her top holdings rebound from significant losses triggered by higher interest rates. ARKK…
I Pitched 300 People a Day For 1 Year — and Learned This Impactful Entrepreneurial Lesson
After working myself to the bone pitching 300 people each day for one year, I came out of that experience as a new man — but surprisingly, an unhappier one. Here’s what I learned.
Are You Protecting your Brand with a Federal Trademark? Here’s How to Get Started
Your business’ brand is one of your most valuable assets — and it can be protected more easily than you may think.
Subway Will Give You Free Sandwiches Forever — If You Make a Legally Binding, Lifetime Commitment First
It will take a true superfan to win this competition.
Apple’s Most Expensive Item Isn’t Sold at the Apple Store: ‘One of the Most Obscure in Existence’
One pair of “ultra rare” Apple sneakers will be auctioned by Sotheby’s for $50,000.
WhatsApp now lets you record and share short video messages directly in chats
WhatsApp announced today that users can now record and share short personal videos directly in chats. The messaging app notes that voice messages changed the way people communicate by proving a quick and secure way to share their voice, which is why it’s now building on the functionality with instant video messages. “Video messages are […]
Mastodon is launching merch to help fund its development efforts
Open source decentralized social network Mastodon, one of the many Twitter, er X, competitors now on the market, has historically been averse to the typical means of monetization other social networks employ, like advertising. Instead, the company has primarily funded itself via Patreon, according to its founder and CEO Eugen Rochko. Now, that’s changing as […]
Peacock lags behind competitors, gains just 2M subs for Q2
Compared to streaming rivals, Peacock has been slow to spread its wings. The streaming service reported its second quarterly results on Thursday, revealing an addition of only two million subscribers, bringing its total to 24 million—an increase of 9% compared to the 22 million from the previous quarter. When we look at competitors – like […]
The Simplicity Advantage in Building a Thriving Franchise Business
A business certainly does not need to be simple to be franchised—but it helps.