Netflix Is Shuttering a Beloved, Old-School Service — And Giving Customers Something for Free
The company has been mailing DVDs to customers for 25 years. But not anymore.
The Download: the rise of luxury car theft, and fighting antimicrobial resistance
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. The curious case of the disappearing Lamborghinis Across the world, unsuspecting people are unwittingly becoming caught up in a new and growing type of organized criminal enterprise: vehicle transport fraud and theft. Crooks…
Smucker’s Employees Actually Want to Go Into the Office — Here’s Why The Company’s Return-to-Office Policy Works
Unlike other companies that have mandated strict in-person attendance, Smucker’s strategy allows its 1,300 corporate workers to be on site primarily during 22 designated “core” weeks each year.
Amazon increases its free shipping minimum to $35 for non-Prime members in some regions
Amazon is increasing its free shipping minimum to $35 for customers who don’t have a Prime membership in some regions, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Monday. Up until now, the free shipping minimum was $25. Amazon says it’s testing the new free shipping threshold randomly by zip code-grouped regions and that everyone in the […]
Friend.tech gets unfriended: Daily transactions drop 95% as hyped decentralized social app loses steam
It may be time to put to rest yet another effort to build a social network on a blockchain: The number of transactions on decentralized social network friend.tech has cratered after less than 20 days since its launch.
What to Do When a Personal Brand Clashes With the Corporate Reputation
How can employees make sure that their own personal brands are not blamed for the reputation crises of their employers?
10 Strategies for Businesses to Navigate and Thrive in Times of Crisis
A crisis can be the perfect opportunity to test the strength and resolve of a company.
Angry Miao’s AM AFA R2 is part sculpture, part keyboard
Whether you love their keyboards or not, there can be no doubt that Angry Miao doesn’t do things halfway. The AM 65 Less is an exercise in building a high-quality 65% keyboard that replaced the cursor keys with a touch panel. The Am Hatsu looks like it was imported from the future, while the Cyberboard […]
Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Own Personal Taste Drive Your Brand Design
Here’s why it’s essential to follow the research instead of your own tastes and preferences when building your brand.
The Young and Wealthy Are Moving To These 10 States, According to a New Report
Florida and Texas are increasingly the preferred destinations for young high earners.
How to Prioritize Mental Health in Yourself and Your Workplace
Many business owners sacrifice their own emotional stability and personal satisfaction for what they believe to be the greater good of the organizations they run.