Are Your Children Your Retirement Plan?
Raising a child, especially in the current US economy is an expensive affair. Thousands go into education, healthcare, and fulfilling basic day-to-day needs. Hence, a lot of times, couples don’t…
The Download: AI’s impact on the economy, and DeepSeek strikes again
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 State of AI: Welcome to the economic singularity —David Rotman and Richard Waters Any far-reaching new technology is always uneven in its adoption, but few have been more uneven than generative AI.…
Austin Russell became the youngest self-made billionaire in 2021; now he owns Forbes
Austin Russell is on quite a run. The 28-year-old founder and CEO of Luminar Technologies, which develops vision-based lidar and machine perception technologies primarily for self-driving cars, told the Wall Street Journal earlier today that he is buying an 82% stake in Forbes Global Media Holdings in a deal that values the company at nearly […]
Austin Russell became the youngest self-made billionaire in 2021; now he owns Forbes by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch
‘Every Billionaire Wants a Casino.’ Jay-Z Wants to Open a Caesars Palace in the Heart of Times Square.
The rap mogul has partnered with Ceasars Entertainment to bid for New York City’s only gaming license.
What Working Moms at Your Company Really Need This Mother’s Day
The number of stay-at-home mothers nearly doubled from 2022 to 2023, leaping from 15% to 25%, because of the forced return to office and resultant lack of flexibility
The Pros and Cons of ‘Cameras On’ During Virtual Meetings
As leaders are figuring out hybrid and remote work, they are facing the challenge of deciding whether to encourage employees to keep their cameras on during meetings. This decision has a significant impact on communication, engagement, and trust-building within the team.
Cast your votes for the Disrupt sessions you want
In case you haven’t heard, you — yes you, TechCrunch readers — have a voice and a vote in the programming at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, taking place September 19–21 in San Francisco. Audience Choice voting is open now through May 17 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Final chance: Today’s the last day you can score early-bird […]
Cast your votes for the Disrupt sessions you want by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch
5 Ways Startups Can Leverage Tech Layoffs to Attract Top Talent
While big tech itself has laid off unprecedented numbers in a very short span and continues to navigate various economic headwinds, the broader tech industry continues its focus on innovation and strategic growth.
Woman Accidentally Ends Up In Jamaica Without A Passport After Being Put on Wrong Flight: ‘The Gate Agent Did Not Do Her Job’
Beverly Ellis-Hebard flies from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jacksonville, Florida, about every six weeks.
3 Ways Tech Companies Can Bring Their Cloud Costs Back to Earth
At many companies, cloud costs are the biggest expense after payroll — and up to 30% is entirely unneeded. Here are three ways to cut back and save money.
A 30-Year-Old Tech Worker Who Brings in Up to $20,000 in Monthly Airbnb Revenue From 5 Units Explains Her Strategy for Renting in Expensive NYC and Buying in ‘Undervalued’ Areas Elsewhere.
Here’s how to invest in property even when living in an expensive city.