Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say
“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.
AI agents are not your “coworkers”
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Gmail Users Can Finally Do What They’ve Been Asking For Since 2004
Google is rolling out a feature that lets users change their @gmail.com addresses while keeping all their data.
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is hoping to go mainstream with its traditional onigiri rice balls.
Why the electrical grid needs more software
The electrical grid is facing unprecedented stress from the addition of new data centers. Software could offer a cost-effective way to boost reliability and capacity.
‘The Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Bet $10 Million That AI Stocks Will Crash By 2027
The hedge fund manager famous for predicting the 2008 housing crash is warning investors about Nvidia and Palantir.
AI Is Paying Off in Finance — But Only for Leaders Who Use It the Right Way
Companies that see real AI ROI don’t just buy the right tools. They know exactly how to embed AI into their processes and decision-making.