An Iconic New York City Department Store That’s Famous for Designer Discounts Is Reopening in May
Century 21 is reopening in Manhattan’s financial district later this month.
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.…
Airbnb Rolls Out Series of Platform Changes to Help Travelers Save More Money
“Airbnb Rooms” will be a nod (and an upgrade) to the original platform.
Google I/O 2023 is next week; here’s what we’re expecting
Google’s annual developer conference returns to Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater next week, and for the first time in four years, we’ll be returning along with it. The kickoff keynote is always jammed-packed full of information, debuting all of the different software projects the company has been working on for the past year. The event, which […]
Google I/O 2023 is next week; here’s what we’re expecting by Brian Heater originally published on TechCrunch
Video: Geoffrey Hinton talks about the “existential threat” of AI
Deep learning pioneer Geoffrey Hinton announced on Monday that he was stepping down from his role as a Google AI researcher after a decade with the company. He says he wants to speak freely as he grows increasingly worried about the potential harms of artificial intelligence. Prior to the announcement, Will Douglas Heaven, MIT Technology…
Payment software giant AvidXchange suffers its second ransomware attack of 2023
Hackers have published a trove of sensitive data stolen from payment software company AvidXchange after the company fell victim to ransomware for the second time this year. AvidXchange provides cloud-based software that helps organizations automate invoice processing and payment management processes. The North Carolina-based company says it processed 70 million transactions for 8,000 customers in […]
Payment software giant AvidXchange suffers its second ransomware attack of 2023 by Carly Page originally published on TechCrunch
Joby Aviation lands $180M equity investment from returning backer Ballie Gifford
Ballie Gifford is buying nearly 44 million newly issued shares in Joby Aviation, a purchase that will provide a $180 million injection of capital into the company as it continues to develop all-electric aircraft for a commercial passenger service. Joby Aviation said Wednesday as part of its first-quarter earnings report that it will sell 43,985,681 […]
Joby Aviation lands $180M equity investment from returning backer Ballie Gifford by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch
How to Access Capital in an Economic Downturn
Considering taking out a loan when economic hardship is on the horizon? Here’s what you should know.
New York Becomes First State to Ban Gas Stoves in New Buildings
The measure will go into effect in 2026 for buildings seven stories or shorter and in 2029 for taller buildings.
Last Chance to Add Microsoft Office to your PC or Mac’s Program Arsenal for Just $40
Treat yourself to a lifetime license while it’s on sale.
Hybrid Work Is the Answer If You Want to Help Both Your Employees and the Planet. Here’s Why.
Take away the waste of pointless, polluting commutes and office interruptions five days per week. In doing so, you can reap the best of both worlds.