Google tests an email-based productivity assistant
Google’s new email based assistant will be available to 18+ AI Pro and Ultra plan users in North America
The Download: AI “mind-reading” and creative uses for small batteries
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Whole Foods to install smart food waste bins from Mill starting in 2027
The food waste startup founded by Nest alumnus Matt Rogers also received an investment from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund.
How Entrepreneurs Can Truly Relax Over the Holidays Without Feeling Like They’re Wasting Time
Rest can feel like wasted potential, especially when you’re used to squeezing meaning out of every minute. Here are a few ways to relax that still feel purposeful.
Elon Musk Just Became the First Person Ever Worth $600 Billion. Here’s Why.
His net worth has crossed into territory once thought unreachable.
The Biggest AI Mistake Leaders Make Has Nothing to Do With the Technology Itself
The biggest barrier to AI success isn’t technical. It’s the leadership mindset shaping how the tech is deployed.
What the Latest Jobs Report Says About the Economy Right Now
Employment gains continued in November, but the unemployment rate climbed and wage growth slowed.
McDonald’s CEO Warns That His Career Advice May ‘Hurt Your Feelings’
The executive shared some straightforward career guidance with his more than 50,000 Instagram followers.
Netflix doubles down on video podcasts with iHeartMedia deal
Netflix’s has its second big foray into video podcasts with its new partnership with iHeartMedia.
Ford Takes a $19.5 Billion Hit on Its Electric Trucks. ‘We Are Pivoting.’
After years of big bets on EVs, the automaker is putting more money into gas-powered vehicles, hybrids, and extended-range models.
Canadian peer-to-Peer clothing rental company Rax is expanding to the U.S.
Rax is a peer-to-peer clothing rental company that won top consumer pitch at Disrupt this year.