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.
The Download: China’s dying EV batteries, and why AI doomers are doubling down
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. China figured out how to sell EVs. Now it has to bury their batteries. In the past decade, China has seen an EV boom, thanks in part to government support. Buying an electric…
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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.
Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV
By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.