McDonald’s CFO Says the Company Is Testing Bigger Burgers in ‘Select’ Markets This Year — Here’s Why
The chain has been making modifications to its patty for some time.
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…
April 2024
Midi is building a digital platform for an oft-overlooked area of women’s health
When Joanna Strober was around 47 she stopped sleeping. While losing sleep is a common symptom of perimenopause, she first had to go to multiple providers, including driving 45 minutes out of San Francisco to pay $750 out of pocket, to get that diagnosis and proper treatment. “That feeling of wow, I’ve really been suffering […]
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Razer hit with $1.1M FTC fine over glowing ‘N95’ mask COVID claims
The Federal Trade Commission hit Razer with a $1.1 million fine Tuesday. The order claims that the gaming accessory maker misled consumers by claiming that its flashy Zephyr mask was certified as N95-grade. “These businesses falsely claimed, in the midst of a global pandemic, that their face mask was the equivalent of an N95 certified […]
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Binance CEO ‘CZ’ sentenced to four months in prison
Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” the founder and CEO of crypto exchange Binance, has been sentenced to four months in prison. Six days ago, the US Department of Justice had recommended that Zhao be given a 36-month prison sentence, which would have been “well above the possible 18 months laid out in his plea […]
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Walmart’s Biggest Food Brand Launch in 20 Years Introduces a Private Label With ‘Unique,’ Spicy Options
Walmart’s grocery aisles will offer 300 new products tailored to vegan, gluten-free, and more adventurous dietary choices.
With $175M in new funding, Island is putting the browser at the center of enterprise security
When a company raises $175M at a $3B valuation, it gets your attention. When that startup is a browser company, all the more.
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With $175M in new funding, Island wants the browser to be at the center of enterprise security
When a company raises $175M at a $3B valuation, it gets your attention. When that startup is a browser company, all the more.
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Screenshots suggest TikTok is circumventing Apple App Store commissions
The feature may be hidden from most users, either by design or because it’s only shown to users in a specific group, like testers or high spenders.
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‘Bizarre’: Apple Users Report ‘Irritating’ Mystery Bug That’s Been Resetting Apple ID Accounts Without Explanation
Reports of the glitch began rolling in around 8 p.m. ET on Friday.
Leadership Lessons We Can All Take From the Sudden, Messy Closure of Two Popular Chains
Businesses fail for a variety of reasons, and it is up to executives to communicate effectively with employees and customers to avoid confusion, anger and ruined reputations.