MrBeast’s blindness video puts systemic ableism on display

February 10, 2023

Recently, megastar creator MrBeast posted a video to his YouTube in which he spotlights numerous blind and visually impaired people who have undergone a surgical procedure that “cures” their blindness. As of this writing, the video has been viewed more than 76 million times, and the responses have been visceral in both praise and contempt. For […]

MrBeast’s blindness video puts systemic ableism on display by David Riggs originally published on TechCrunch

‘Thank You Does Not Come Even Close’: Teen Returns Woman’s Missing Wallet and Forms An Adorable, Unlikely Friendship

February 10, 2023

Delivontae Johnson, 19, pulled into an Arkansas Walmart to get his tire fixed when he noticed a wallet sitting on the ground.

6 Ways to Build Trust in an Untrustworthy Industry

February 10, 2023

If your industry puts you at a disadvantage, you’re going to have to work even harder to build trust. Here are six effective strategies you can use.

Google’s Bard Already Made A Fact Error — In Its Wake, the Company’s Value Dropped By $100 Billion

February 10, 2023

ChatGPT and similar technologies are rife with issues from biases to factual errors, according to reports.

Janitor, Manager or Entrepreneur? Why Your Job Title Doesn’t Matter

February 10, 2023

Here are three reasons job titles don’t matter when it comes to entrepreneurship — and one reason they do.

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE is EV perfection in a humdrum shell

February 10, 2023

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is among the most sublime cars on the road right now, an understated exterior wrapped around a sumptuous interior, featuring all the niceties you’d expect from an S-badged Merc with the effortless acceleration of an EV and stellar ride quality to boot. The flagship EV is, quite simply, very good. It’s […]

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE is EV perfection in a humdrum shell by Tim Stevens originally published on TechCrunch

Google is losing control

February 10, 2023

Google is flailing. After years of singleminded worship of the false god Virtual Assistant, the company is rushing its AI strategy as its competitors join their hands and raise their pitchforks. The irony is it’s all happening because Google thought it had the pitchfork market cornered. See, in 2017, Google researchers published the article “Attention […]

Google is losing control by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch

TechCrunch+ roundup: Africa investor survey, biz model basics, video marketing tactics

February 10, 2023

If your marketing plan doesn’t include TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels, well, can you really call it a marketing plan?

TechCrunch+ roundup: Africa investor survey, biz model basics, video marketing tactics by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch

Why You Should Maintain (or Even Increase) Your Marketing Budget in a Recession

February 10, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, companies should maintain — or even increase — their marketing budgets during a recession.

Live Q&A: The Producers of ‘Start Up’ Explain How to Get Your Business on TV

February 10, 2023

Ask your questions live to the producers of ‘Start Up’ on Friday 2/10 at 1:30 pm EST.

Republican Congressman Jim Jordan asks Big Tech if Biden tried to censor AI