Stick to Your Business Plan — Why Making Sacrifices Can Lead to Negative Consequences
Sometimes entrepreneurs are in such a race to grow that they veer too far from ‘ground zero’ in their business plan.
Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation — When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage
Many companies treat ESG as a compliance exercise, but when used correctly, it becomes a powerful tool for identifying risk and strengthening operations.
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A $15 Sam’s Club Membership Could Help Optimize Your Overhead
Lower costs, more control.
Amazon Is Making Another Smartphone — More Than a Decade After Its Fire Phone Flopped
The Fire Phone was scrapped barely a year after its 2014 launch, but now the company is developing the “Transformer.”
TikTok ads are about to get a tad more disruptive
One new ad format displays another brand’s logo alongside TikTok’s on the launch page when users open the app.
Mirage raises $75M to continue building models for its AI video editing app Captions
Mirage, the maker of video editing app Captions, has raised $75 million in growth financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF).
Spotify’s new SongDNA feature maps how your favorite songs are connected
The new feature lets you explore samples, covers, and more about the people behind your favorite songs, says Spotify.
Snapchat’s new ‘AI Clips’ Lens format turns photos into five-second videos
Snapchat says both experienced and new developers can use the new “AI Clips” Lens format to turn a single prompt into a published Lens in minutes without the need for external tools.
Zoox brings its robotaxis to Austin and Miami
After nearly two years of testing in the two cities, the Amazon-owned company says it’s getting closer to offering rides.
Agile Robots becomes the latest robotics company to partner with Google DeepMind
Agile Robots will incorporate Google DeepMind’s robotics foundation models into its bots while collecting data for the AI research lab.
Ultrahuman ramps up U.S. push with Ring Pro as Oura tightens its grip
Ultrahuman pushes back into the U.S. with Ring Pro, as Oura strengthens its lead in a market driving 60% of global demand.