Venetians Are Protesting the Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Wedding —Though Some Local Businesses Are Wondering Why
The wedding is expected to take place next week in Venice.
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OpenAI’s $200M DoD contract could squeeze frenemy Microsoft
The contract could put the model maker in competition with the OpenAI services that Microsoft wants to sell to the DoD.
EVs dominate the most American-made cars index and it’s not just because of Tesla
Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen took six of the top 10 spots in the 2025 American-Made Index, which ranks vehicles built and bought in the U.S.
Google’s Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon
AI companies are battling to dominate the industry, but sometimes, they’re also battling in Pokémon gyms. As Google and Anthropic both study how their latest AI models navigate early Pokémon games, the results can be as amusing as they are enlightening — and this time, Google DeepMind has written in a report that Gemini 2.5 […]
How to Know When It’s Time to Sell Your Business — Before It’s Too Late
It’s not always simple to recognize when it’s time to move on. Here are three signs to look for to help you make the decision.
Meta is reportedly building AI smart glasses with Prada, too
Meta is reportedly working on a pair of AI smart glasses with Prada.
Tumblr’s content filtering systems have been falsely flagging posts as ‘mature,’ users blame AI
Tumblr users are complaining that content is being falsely labeled as mature, the latest tech company to grapple with automated flagging and takedowns.
Why New Tax Rules Could Be a Game Changer for Your Business
With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act making its way through Congress, entrepreneurs need to be ready for significant tax policy changes.
Duracell Accuses Energizer of ‘Blatantly False Advertising’ in Latest Legal Battle
Duracell and Energizer have been suing each other over advertising claims for years.
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