These Are the Best and Worst States to Start a Business in 2025, According to New Research
Location can mean the difference between failure and success.
Meta acquires voice startup Play AI
Meta has acquired Play AI, a startup that uses AI to generate human-sounding voices.
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US safety regulators expand Ford hands-free driving tech investigation
A U.S. federal safety regulator has “upgraded” its investigation into Ford’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system known as BlueCruise — a required step before a recall can be issued. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation launched a probe into Ford BlueCruise last April after the agency confirmed the system was active […]
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At the Microsoft Excel World Championship, selfies and a ‘hype’ tunnel
An arena. A hype tunnel, the kind through which NBA players typically streak. A competitor dressed in a jersey patterned with a six-pack abs. In a new piece, the New York Times takes readers to an event that organizers call the Microsoft Excel World Championship, a 40-minute, Las Vegas-based competition featuring 12 contestants — all […]
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4 Tax Tips That Will Give Your Business an Edge and Save You Money in 2025
Strategic tax planning is a powerful tool for entrepreneurs. Follow these tips to start the new year with confidence and control.
Meta Is Building AI That Can Write Code Like a Mid-Level Engineer, According to Mark Zuckerberg
Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly preparing to launch a Ph.D.-level super AI that can complete complex human tasks.
Looking for Your Next Investment Property? Don’t Fall for These Common Rental Housing Scams.
Watch out for these common real estate scams to protect your investments and avoid losing profit.
How to Supercharge Your Brand With Celebrity and Influencer Partnerships
There’s nothing quite like the power of celebrity to bring awareness and attention to your products and services. Here are a few pointers for how you can leverage a well-known personality to drive your marketing objectives on just about any budget.
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos Get the VIP Treatment at Donald Trump’s Inauguration–With Seats In Front of the President’s Own Cabinet Picks
Some of the world’s most prominent business leaders went to Washington for President Donald Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.
Flipboard’s new app Surf adds its own video feed, too
After the TikTok ban went into effect on Sunday, social network Bluesky launched a custom feed for videos on its platform. Now, Flipboard’s newest app, Surf, which is dedicated to browsing the open social web and decentralized services like Mastodon and Bluesky, is taking advantage of that move to introduce a video feed of its […]
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