These Franchises Are Big-Time Earners Right Now, and They’re Fun!
From yummy beverages and meal delivery kits to sports and science, these are the hottest franchise categories.
US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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November 2023
Unlocking value: ValueAct invests in Disney, Recruit, and Expedia
Discover how ValueAct’s discreet investments in Disney, Recruit Holdings, and Expedia could reshape industries with untapped potential and strategic influence.
Children’s tablet has malware and exposes kid’s data, researcher finds
In May this year, Alexis Hancock’s daughter got a children’s tablet for her birthday. Being a security researcher, Hancock was immediately worried. “I looked at it kind of sideways because I’ve never heard of Dragon Touch,” Hancock told TechCrunch, referring to the tablet’s maker. As it turned out, Hancock, who works at the Electronic Frontier […]
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CreateSafe, the company behind Grimes’ voice cloning tool, launches new AI tools
After a song using AI deepfakes of Drake and the Weeknd’s voices was taken down after becoming a viral hit, Grimes shocked the public when she tweeted that she would split 50% of the revenue with anyone who wanted to use her voice in AI-generated songs. A week later, Grimes debuted Elf.Tech, an open-source AI […]
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Paystack reduces operations outside of Africa, affecting 33 employees in Europe and Dubai
African payments company Paystack has reduced its operations outside of Africa, resulting in the trimming of its workforce in Europe and Dubai. This decision comes as part of a streamlining effort, particularly in markets where the company had previously hired technical roles to support its primary operations in Africa. Paystack reduced its workforce by 33 […]
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He Used To Train Horses. Now His Business Does $11 Million In Annual Revenue.
To become Floor Coverings International top franchisee, Jeffrey Bell had to learn to delegate.
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3 Biotech Stocks Beating BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN)
Breakthrough developments, the use of advanced technologies, and rising investments in R&D are some of the factors driving the growth of the biotech industry. Although BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) showcases strong…
3 Oil & Gas Stocks Making Fall Profits
The energy industry stands on the cusp of substantial growth, fueled by rising demand and soaring crude oil prices. Given this backdrop, quality oil and gas stocks Energy Transfer LP…
Samsung says hackers accessed customer data during year-long breach
Samsung has admitted that hackers accessed the personal data of U.K.-based customers during a year-long breach of its systems. In a statement to TechCrunch, Samsung spokesperson Chelsea Simpson, representing the company via a third-party agency, said Samsung was “recently alerted to a security incident” that “resulted in certain contact information of some Samsung U.K. e-store […]
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