Five ways to make music streaming better for the climate

July 17, 2024

This story first appeared in China Report, MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. This week, we are taking a short break from China and turning to its neighbor South Korea instead. As K-pop sweeps the world and accumulates a massive, devout fan base, these fans…

Google, Amazon and the problem with Big Tech’s climate claims

July 17, 2024

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. Last week, Amazon trumpeted that it had purchased enough clean electricity to cover the energy demands of all the offices, data centers, grocery stores, and warehouses across its…

Beware of These Risky Sales Tactics That Are Doomed to Fail or Backfire

July 16, 2024

Every business owner can learn from the failed sales tactics of a defeated car salesman. Know what they are to avoid losing your sale.

This Major U.S. Metropolis Is Requiring All City Employees to Work In-Office 5 Days a Week

July 16, 2024

Philadelphia is the first city to implement the five-day-a-week in-office mandate. It went into effect on Monday.

This Former Disney Princess Lived ‘Paycheck to Paycheck’ Before Starting a Side Hustle at Home — Now She Makes $250,000 a Year

July 16, 2024

Victoria Carroll’s income was “sporadic” until a friend encouraged her to take her talents to Fiverr in 2018.

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