Gen Z Wants Starbucks, Not This 131-Year-Old Coffee Brand — But Its First Product Launch in Almost a Decade Could Change That
It was once the best-selling coffee brand in the U.S.
How the “censorship-industrial complex” is changing the Internet and US policy
I first heard the term “censorship-industrial complex” on April 15, 2025. That’s when I got the tip that a small office in the U.S. State Department, which focused on monitoring and countering foreign disinformation from the likes of Russia, Iran, and China, was facing imminent shutdown—the next day. And the reason? R/FIMI, as the office…
Leading automakers partner to create massive EV charging network
Seven of the largest automakers announced today a joint venture to create a sprawling vehicle recharging network across North America. The goal is to install at least 30,000 charge points in urban and highway locations accessible to nearly any EV by offering Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. The group […]
Fanatics launches live commerce app
Fanatics Live will initially feature trading card “breaks” along with limited-edition merchandise and collectible items.
Shopify expands into credit cards as it pushes further into the fintech space
Shopify has entered the credit card game. The commerce giant announced today that it is offering Shopify Credit, a business credit card designed exclusively for its merchants. The new product marks Shopify’s first pay in full business credit card, said Shopify President, Harley Finkelstein. It is powered by Stripe and it is issued by Celtic […]
Shopify Sidekick is like ChatGPT, but for ecommerce merchants
Shopify, like countless other Big Tech brands, is leaning into generative AI. At its bi-annual Editions conference, the ecommerce company announced an expanded set of features under Shopify Magic, Shopify’s catchall brand for generative AI. As of today, Shopify Magic can provide answers to merchants’ customers tailored to their conversation histories and store policies, and […]
Don’t fall into the toxic workplace trap
Having a strong culture can lead to less churn and more efficient teams, and that is even better for the bottom line.
3 Studies Show What Sustainability Really Does to Your Bottom Line
Don’t just ride the wave of business trends. Dig into the data.
Whole Foods Co-Founder John Mackey Talks His New Health and Wellness Venture, What He’d Tell His 24-Year-Old Self, and the 2 Types of Entrepreneurs
The 69-year-old businessman’s next entrepreneurial act, Love.Life, is here — and he’s having a lot of fun in startup mode.
The Gig Economy and Retirement: How to Secure Your Future
Many associate the word “gig” with musicians jumping job-to-job, playing different venues every night. But the “gig economy” that gets discussed in the news today is different. It refers to…
Mirrorscape’s new AR tabletop platform could enhance your D&D campaign
Yet another virtual tabletop (VTT) tool has joined the fray, giving Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder and tabletop role-playing gamers alike a new augmented reality experience. Mirrorscape, a mixed reality and gaming development company, announced the open beta launch of its app, letting users experience their favorite tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) in AR. The new VTT […]