Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario, is stepping down

August 21, 2023
Charles Martinet, the voice actor who has portrayed Mario since 1991, is stepping down, Nintendo announced Monday morning. Besides voicing the world’s most famous plumber, the 67-year-old Martinet also portrayed Luigi, Wario, Waluigi and the baby versions of these characters in more than one hundred titles across the Mario video game franchise. “Charles Martinet has […]

YouTube is working on a plan to compensate artists and rightsholders for AI music

August 21, 2023
YouTube announced today how it plans to approach the impact AI technology is having on the music industry with regard to its video hosting platform and its existing partnerships across the music industry, including with artists, labels and other rightsholders. While the company is bullish on AI’s potential to “enhance music’s unique creative expression,” it […]

Utilize Your Systems to Increase Automation

August 21, 2023
As businesses struggle to stay competitive in modern times, they are increasingly relying on automation. There are several reasons for this, including the rising cost of labor, the need to…

Buy, Hold, or Sell: Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)

August 21, 2023
Given the potential for elevated inflation, the Federal Reserve may not consider loosening the monetary policy soon. Therefore, the market volatility could continue in the foreseeable future. Amid this backdrop,…

Buy, Hold, or Sell: Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM)

August 21, 2023
Given the potential for elevated inflation, the Federal Reserve may not consider loosening the monetary policy soon. Therefore, the market volatility could continue in the foreseeable future. Amid this backdrop,…

Robotaxis hit a speedbump, crypto is down, and tech IPOs may be on the horizon

August 21, 2023
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Our Monday show covers the latest in tech news from the weekend and what’s making headlines early in the week. Here’s the rundown from this morning: […]