Is Block Inc. (SQ) a Good Investment?

June 2, 2023
Payments company Block (SQ) posted solid growth in revenue, gross profit, and adjusted EPS in the first quarter of 2023, beating analysts’ expectations. Despite better-than-expected revenue and earnings, investors have…

The Download: AI films, and the threat of microplastics

June 2, 2023
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. Welcome to the new surreal. How AI-generated video is changing film. The Frost nails its uncanny, disconcerting vibe in its first few shots. Vast icy mountains, a makeshift camp of military-style tents, a…