Retailers Are Scaling Back Seasonal Hiring — But One Tech Giant Is Bucking the Trend
Big-name retailers, such as Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods, will be hiring fewer seasonal holiday employees this year.
The Download: Early adopters cash in on China’s OpenClaw craze, and US batteries slump
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze In January, Beijing-based software engineer Feng Qingyang started tinkering with OpenClaw, a new AI tool that can take over a device and autonomously complete tasks.…
WebSummit derailed by founder’s public fight with those supporting Israel in Hamas conflict
WebSummit, the big tech conference brand that runs events in several cities and whose 70,000 person flagship event in Lisbon is taking place next month, is running into a wall — a wall of outrage. Founders, investors and others from the technology community in Israel have gone ballistic over comments made by the founder and […]
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Kia opens orders for its flagship all-electric 2024 EV9 SUV
Kia has started taking reservations for its EV9, the full-size SUV that has been positioned as the flagship for the company’s EV portfolio. Reservations for the Kia EV9 are $750 and can be applied to the purchase price, according to the company. Kia taking reservations for an EV is a relatively new strategy for the […]
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Archer Aviation to launch air taxis in Abu Dhabi in 2026
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle company Archer Aviation plans to start air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026, making the city its first international market outside the United States. From there, Archer plans to launch an air taxi service across the United Arab Emirates as part of the company’s recently signed memorandum […]
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Solid co-founders call FTV Capital’s fraud claims ‘completely baseless and incorrect’
Arjun Thyagarajan and Raghav Lal, the co-founders of fintech startup Solid, are pushing back at investor FTV Capital’s lawsuit with a counterclaim of their own.
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Kris Jenner Reveals She Landed Tristan Thompson a Gig at ESPN With One Phone Call: ‘This Is a Dream’
The momager revealed the news on the latest episode of “The Kardashians” on Hulu.
Zipcar hit with feds’ first-ever fine for renting out recalled cars
If you rented a van from Zipcar a while back, there’s a chance it failed to meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s standards. The NHTSA hit Zipcar with a first-of-its-kind fine for “renting vehicles with open, unrepaired recalls,” the agency announced on Monday. The federal safety agency regulates vehicle recalls in the U.S. It […]
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6 Tips for Choosing the Best PR Agency for Your Company
Choosing the right PR agency can profoundly impact your brand’s reputation and success. Dive into actionable tips to find the agency that aligns with your objectives, budget and culture.
Is it Time to Strengthen Your Company’s Reputation? Here’s How to Get Your Online Image (and Reviews) Back on Track
A bad reputation can sink client trust and make it impossible to grow your financial services business. Here’s how to get your reputation and your competitive edge back on the right path.
Twitch launches stories for streamers
Ahead of TwitchCon Las Vegas, Twitch is launching stories for streamers to connect with their audience even when they aren’t live. Partners and Affiliates who have streamed at least once for 45 minutes or longer in the last 30 days are eligible to post stories, which are viewable for any of their followers and subscribers […]
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