DoorDash launches a new ‘Tasks’ app that pays couriers to submit videos to train AI
Delivery couriers will be able to earn money by completing activities like filming everyday tasks or recording themselves speaking in another language.
Rivian sacrifices 2027 profit goal to push deeper into autonomy
Rivian admitted in a regulatory filing that it is delaying its goal of reaching “positive EBITDA” next year because of how much it is spending on developing self-driving technology.
Meta decides not to shut down Horizon Worlds on VR after all
Horizon Worlds was once a cornerstone of Meta’s plans to build a social metaverse — four years later, the company almost shut it down.
Are Coupons Making a Comeback? How Discounts Are Quietly Shaping Revenue Wins and Losses
Coupons aren’t just nice-to-haves anymore. They often make or break a sale, especially for younger shoppers who see discounts as proof that the price is fair.
Is Tim Cook Really Stepping Down? The Apple CEO Finally Addresses Retirement Rumors
During Cook’s tenure, Apple’s market value has soared from under $1 trillion to multiple trillions.
FBI seizes pro-Iranian hacking group’s websites after destructive Stryker hack
The FBI and the Justice Department took down two websites linked to the pro-Iranian hacktivist group Handala, which last week hacked medical tech giant Stryker.
CISA urges companies to secure Microsoft Intune systems after hackers mass-wipe Stryker devices
The U.S. cybersecurity agency urged companies to prevent access to systems used for remotely managing their fleets of employee devices after hackers broke into a major U.S. medical tech giant and remotely wiped thousands of phones and computers.
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Why Most AI Investments Stall Before They Create Any Real Growth
Adding more AI tools won’t fix broken systems. If your operations aren’t connected, your AI won’t deliver real growth.
Why 97% of Traders Lose Money — and How AI Is Quietly Flipping the Odds
Most traders lose money — not because they lack skill, but because the human brain is poorly designed for probabilistic decision-making. AI is beginning to shift that statistic.
The Hidden Growth Bottleneck Most Founders Don’t See
Many founders assume growth slows because of product or market issues. In reality, unclear and undisciplined communication often becomes the hidden bottleneck.