4 Entrepreneurial Lessons We Learned from Oakley Sunglasses Founder
Jim Jannard’s relentless pursuit of excellence reminds us that the spirit of innovation, determination, and responsibility can truly change the world.
Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAI’s tech beyond AGI milestone
Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would clear a key hurdle in OpenAI’s transition toward becoming a fully commercial enterprise.
Google Aims to Make Holiday Shopping Easier With Chrome
The shopping features expand Google’s reach in product search and commerce.
Robotics funding saw another dip in 2023
In 2021, robotics startups were flying high. Unlike other categories that had buckled under the strains of a global pandemic, interest in automation was at an all-time high, as companies attempted to navigate supply chain issues and ongoing labor shortages. Robotics and automation were insulated from broader investment slowdowns, but eventually, they, too, were impacted. […]
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Lyft’s price war with Uber yields mixed results
Lyft’s strategy of slashing ride-hail fares to compete with Uber has resulted in slow and steady gains for the company, but competition remains fierce. According to Lyft’s third-quarter earnings, reported Wednesday, Lyft’s active ridership numbers have increased sequentially quarter-over-quarter this year. In the three months ending September 30, Lyft recorded 22.4 million active riders, up […]
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Woman Asks Starbucks Barista to Cut Sandwich in Half, Goes Viral For Hilarious Result: ‘Perhaps Ask for a Plastic Knife’
The sandwich was, technically, cut in half.
‘Ridiculous but Awesome’: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Gift Guide Includes a $400 Block of Cheese, $4.5 Million Florida Residence
The actress-turned-entrepreneur’s gift guide is not for people on a budget.
Rivian eyes software upcharges around AR and autonomy, not heated seats
We’re well past the revelation that automakers are software companies. But as the industry deepens its software roots, firms are still figuring out which upgrades they’ll charge for — and what folks are willing to pay. Subscription fatigue is real; the last thing anybody needs is another recurring charge. It’s even more frustrating when fees […]
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Klarna is inching toward an IPO, and it’s not the only one
Notable among the Klarna IPO chatter is the fact that it is far from the only private company worth billions that we are watching approach the public markets.
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Katy Perry Wins Real Estate Fight with the Founder of 1-800-Flowers Over $15 Million California Mansion
The eight-bedroom, 11-bathroom estate sits on nearly nine acres in the Santa Ynez foothills in Montecito.
‘A Feeling No Parent Ever Wants to Feel’: A Mother of 2 Is Alleging that a Major Airline Left Her Kids in a ‘Jail Cell’ Room Overnight Without Food or Water
The incident allegedly occurred at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.