2 Leadership Tricks I Learned From a Senior CIA Officer
There are two things you should learn from modern covert operations and espionage. Use them wisely.
Republican Congressman Jim Jordan asks Big Tech if Biden tried to censor AI
On Thursday, House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent letters to 16 American technology firms, including Google and OpenAI, asking for past communications with the Biden Administration that might suggest the former President “coerced or colluded” with companies to “censor lawful speech” in AI products. The Trump Administration’s top technology advisers previously signaled it would pick […]
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Rethinking the Grind: The Rise of the 32-Hour Workweek
Henry Ford popularized the 40-hour work week in 1926 after he realized that working more only produced a small increase in productivity. However, it wasn’t until 1940 that the 40-hour…
3 Gold Stocks With Strong Gain Potential
Gold prices hit a new all-time high recently, with analysts foreseeing strength lasting at least into the second half of 2024, especially against the backdrop of expectations of rate cuts…
The Browser Company raises $50 million at $550 million valuation
The Browser Company, which makes the Arc browser, has raised $50 million in a round led by Pace Capital at a $550 million valuation, TechCrunch has learned exclusively. The company’s head of storytelling Nashilu Mouen confirmed the investment to TechCrunch. “Now, more than ever, we continue to believe that the successor to the personal computer […]
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DoorDash is bringing its drone delivery pilot to the U.S.
DoorDash is expanding its partnership with Alphabet’s Wing to bring its drone delivery pilot to the U.S., the company announced on Thursday. Select users in Christiansburg, Virginia will be able to order eligible menu items from their local Wendy’s. DoorDash first launched its drone delivery pilot program in Australia in 2022, where it is operating […]
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The Download: the world’s most expensive drug, and New York City’s e-bike plan
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. There is a new most expensive drug in the world. Price tag: $4.25 million The news: There is a new most expensive drug ever—a gene therapy that costs as much as a Brooklyn…
DOT to investigate data security and privacy practices of top US airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced its first industry-wide review of data security and privacy policies across the largest U.S. airlines. The DOT said in a press release Thursday that the review will examine whether U.S. airline giants are properly protecting their customers’ personal information and whether airlines are “unfairly or deceptively monetizing or sharing […]
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Meet Cherry, an AI shopping assistant that helps you discover products using screenshots or images
A new app from a startup called Cherry is aiming to transform the online shopping experience with its AI assistant that allows users to discover products across the internet using just a screenshot or image. Cherry helps you find products that you’ve come across while scrolling through social media or have seen in real-life. The […]
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Give Your Website a Security Boost with Windows Servers 2022 for $39
There are two installations from which to choose: Sever Core or Server with desktop experience.
3 Energy Stocks With Strong Market Performance
Industry analysts forecast an uptick in oil prices due to strong demand and supply constraints. Given that the potential price tailwinds could bolster the energy industry in the foreseeable future,…