Levi Strauss CEO Says His ‘Biggest Regret’ Is Not Firing More People Sooner: ‘I Held On to Somebody Longer Than I Should Have’
Charles Bergh will step down as CEO of Levi Strauss next year.
The Download: a battery pivot to AI, and rewriting math
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. Why this battery company is pivoting to AI Qichao Hu doesn’t mince words about the state of the battery industry. “Almost every Western battery company has either died or is going to die. It’s kind of…
Regulators close investigation into Blue Origin’s New Shepard anomaly
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has closed the investigation into a mishap that occurred last September during a launch of Blue Origin’s New Shepard vehicle, with the regulator saying that Blue must implement 21 corrective actions before it can fly New Shepard again. New Shepard was grounded after a September 2022 launch ended with an […]
Dynamic Leadership Teams Ignite Tech Startup Success
Organizations can build a more collaborative environment where diverse skills and perspectives contribute to long-term success and a resilient workforce.
Artifact takes on X and Threads with new Posts feature
Artifact, a platform built by Instagram’s co-founders, is launching the ability for users to make posts. Up until now, the platform has been an aggregator for news and links, but is now becoming more of a social network by allowing users to create posts. Artifact co-founder and CTO Mike Krieger announced the launch of the […]
Meta filmed Mr Beast, Paris Hilton and 26 more to build celebrity AIs based on Llama 2
Actors are in the middle of a major, protracted battle with Hollywood over what role AI will be playing in the future of entertainment, and how they’ll be compensated for that when those AIs are basically likenesses of them. Over at Meta, it looks like some of those kinks have been ironed out… Today, the […]
This robotic exoskeleton can help runners sprint faster
A wearable exoskeleton can help runners increase their speed by encouraging them to take more steps, allowing them to cover short distances more quickly. While previous studies have focused on how wearable exoskeletons can help people reduce the energy they expend while running, the new study, published today in Science Robotics, examines how wearable robots…
Security researcher warns of chilling effect after feds search phone at airport
A U.S. security researcher is warning of a chilling effect after he was detained on arrival at a U.S. airport, his phone was searched, and was ordered to testify to a grand jury, only to have prosecutors reverse course and drop the investigation later. On Wednesday, Sam Curry, a security engineer at blockchain technology company […]
Sorry, Point-Lovers—Buying With a Credit Card Can Be Costly For Small Businesses
“Swipe fees” — charges imposed on merchants for processing card payments — can add up for small businesses, with some saying it’s their third largest expense.
This State Just Replaced New York as the Country’s Second Most Valuable Housing Market
A recent report by Zillow found that Florida has edged out New York as the second most valuable housing market in the U.S., while California is still No. 1.
Can Bird’s Spin acquisition give it the lift it needs?
Back in the scooter craze days of 2019, Bird was valued at a whopping $2.5 billion.