Lucid sales inch forward as EV maker pushes to ramp Gravity production
Lucid sold 3,309 vehicles in the second quarter, a new record for the EV maker. Still, the company must ramp up production of its Gravity SUV to meet its 2025 target.
The Download: a censorship conspiracy theory and the first virus created by AI
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. How ideas of a vast censorship network moved from the online fringe to Trump policy For years, narratives about a “censorship-industrial complex” spread in right-wing circles. The theory claimed that, under…
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Chuck E. Cheese Is Opening 10 New Arcades for Adults: ‘A Natural Evolution’
Chuck’s Arcade is now open in eight states. Here’s where to find them.
These ‘AI-Resistant’ Jobs Don’t Require a College Degree — and Starting Salaries Can Surpass $70,000 a Year
Some young adults want to join the workforce right after high school.
Substack brings new updates to livestreaming as it increases video push
Substack announced new features aimed at helping creators grow and promote their livestreams.
Could Google’s Veo 3 be the start of playable world models?
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, hinted Tuesday evening that Veo 3, Google’s latest video generating model, could potentially be used for video games.
Amazon is shutting down its Freevee app in August
Amazon plans to shut down its Freevee app, the company’s free ad-supported streaming service, in August, according to an in-app notice to users.
Tesla’s energy storage business gets sucked into the company’s downward spiral
For the second consecutive quarter, deployments of its Powerwall and Megapack stationary storage products have declined.
How I Built a Multi-Unit Franchise Operation Without Leaving My Day Job
How I ran a top-performing franchise while traveling as a full-time speaker — using smart systems, strong leadership and a lot of trust.
‘Removing Layers of Management’: Microsoft Is Laying Off Another 9,000 Employees. Here’s What We Know.
The layoffs are expected to affect multiple teams, divisions, and locations, including Xbox and games.
I Build My Entire Year Around One Word — Here’s Why You Should Too
This is how I use one word to lead better, live sharper and stay focused. This is why you should try it next year.