Activist investor Elliot takes a $1B stake in Pinterest, betting on AI-driven growth
Activist Investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a $1 billion stake in Pinterest.
Weight-loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, say drugmakers
Popular weight-loss drugs may do more than help people shed pounds. They might also melt away the years. Drug giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk say patients taking their drugs age less quickly, according to readouts from molecular “aging clocks.” Such clocks assess a person’s biological age by looking at changes to DNA that accumulate…
Apple’s rumored MacBook Neo, a lower-cost, colorful laptop, could launch this week
This would mark the first time Apple competes with cheaper hardware like the Chromebook.
This Lightweight HP Laptop Won’t Slow Down Your Workday
It is built for entrepreneurs on the go.
Almost Half of U.S. Workers Want to Switch Careers. Here’s What’s Stopping Them.
A survey of over 4,000 people found a widespread desire for career changes. AI and economic uncertainty are driving the urge to switch.
Amid new competition, Chrome speeds up its release schedule
Google Chrome will begin shipping new releases every two weeks in September, instead of monthly.
Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify
The new plan is $6 cheaper than the platform’s existing “Premium” plan, which costs $14.95 per month.
This Nostalgic Apple Product Is Making a Major Comeback — and You Can Thank Gen Z For It
It first launched 25 years ago and was discontinued in 2022. Now it’s attracting a new generation of fans — many of whom weren’t even born when it debuted.
This Startup Claims It Can Stop Lightning. Scientists Have Questions.
Skyward Wildfire says it can prevent lightning using military chaff, but the research is dubious.
X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS
The new app promises a way to send and receive messages without being distracted by your timeline.