Tesla’s solar installs drop, but battery business is booming
It was a bad year for Tesla solar — its worst since 2020.
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Sam Altman comes out swinging at The New York Times
From the moment OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stepped onstage, it was clear this was not going to be a normal interview. Altman and his chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, stood awkwardly toward the back of the stage at a jam-packed San Francisco venue that typically hosts jazz concerts. Hundreds of people filled steep theatre-style seating […]
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As the Mac turns 40, a tip of the hat to Mr. Macintosh
Steve Jobs once commissioned Belgian artist Jean-Michel Folon to come up with an illustrated character that would “live” in every Mac machine and surprise the owner: Mr. Macintosh, aka Mac Man.
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Tesla says EV sales growth may be “notably lower” in 2024
Tesla’s strategy to drive sales through price cuts combined with the cost of bringing the Cybertruck into production put pressure on profits in the fourth quarter, according to earnings reported Wednesday. While the company has managed to continue to expand sales — hitting a record delivery of 1.8 million EVs in 2023, it hasn’t translated […]
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‘What a Complete Joke’: Applebee’s Fans Furious After Date Night Pass Sells Out in Less Than a Minute
The pass debuted on Monday for a literal hot minute.
VCs are not done betting on fintech
Which startups are drawing the most praise from venture folks? A new list compiled by GGV US provides some hints.
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Gen Z investing app Alinea raises $3.4M, plans to launch an ‘AI copilot’
Alinea Invest, a fintech app offering AI-powered wealth management aimed at Gen Z women, has $3.4 million in seed funding ahead of the launch of a virtual AI assistant that will help users with their investing needs. The fundraising comes on the heels of 225,000 downloads of Alinea’s app, leading to a revenue run-rate of […]
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PR Isn’t Everyone’s Forte. Is It Time For You to Bring in the Pros?
A PR expert explains how and when you can tell you need to level up your PR game and stop trying to do it all on your own.
A ‘Trusted’ Employee Stole $90,000 From a Company Now on The Brink of Collapse. Here’s 1 Simple Thing You Can Do to Avoid a Similar Fate.
An Oregon newspaper learns the hard way why it’s so important to require time off for employees.
The 5 Stages of Personal Wealth — How to Master Your Money For Business Success
Embarking on the journey to personal wealth involves distinct phases, each with its unique goals. From covering basic expenses to securing one’s future, giving back, and planning for heirs, these are the five stages of personal wealth.
3 Ways to Conquer Your Debt and Stay on Top of Your Financial Game
Consumer debt is only getting worse, but you have the power to make your finances better.