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Threads just dethroned X, according to this key metric
Launched less than a year ago as a rival for Twitter, Threads is continuing to gain ground with users.
This AI startup that helps stores catch shoplifters just bagged $1.5 million in pre-seed funding without using a pitch deck
MokSa.ai, which aims to help stores curb theft and employee fraud using AI-enabled security cameras, is gearing up for an expansion.
AI has racist tendencies. Scientists and founders are trying to fix it.
AI experts unpack how racism has shaped the technology as a new class of scientists and founders challenges the status quo.
Exclusive: Navan is targeting an April 2025 IPO as it projects to end next year with around $1 billion in annual revenue
Travel and expense software company Navan is targeting an April 2025 IPO as it projects to end next year with around $1 billion in annual revenue.
Check out the pitch deck productivity startup Read AI used to land $21 million to fuel its meeting-summary generator
Read AI raised $21 million from Goodwater Capital for its generative AI to automate meeting summaries and other workplace tasks.
A South Korean woman says she fell in love with a fake Elon Musk who talked up a storm about building Gigafactories and luxe helicopter rides. Then she gave him $50,000.
"Musk even said 'I love you, you know that?' when we made a video call," the woman told South Korean broadcaster KBS.
Elon Musk gave Tesla investors the one thing they've been demanding — and it worked brilliantly
After-hours trading sent Tesla's beleaguered stock up 13%. One analyst said he's watching to see if Tesla makes its new timeline.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has realized laying off 1,500 people at one go may have created a 'significant challenge' for Spotify's day-to-day operations
"It took us some time to find our footing," Spotify chief Daniel Ek told investors in an earnings call.
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Elon Musk is throwing the distant dream of a 'sentient' Optimus robot at Tesla's shareholders
"As I've said before, I think Optimus will be more valuable than everything else combined," Musk told investors in an earnings call.
Tesla's future is riding on Elon Musk believers
Tesla reported a drop in revenue during its first quarter earnings call, falling short of expectations and ushering in a dim outlook.
Larry Ellison says Oracle's HQ is moving to Nashville — 4 years after relocating from California to Texas
Oracle just moved from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas, in 2020. Larry Ellison says it's moving to Nashville to be close to the healthcare industry.
Recap: Tesla stock surges despite plunging profits as Musk talks robotaxis and cheaper cars
Tesla will report quarterly earnings today, April 23, after market close. The analyst call comes amid the stock price's decline and announced layoffs.
Mark Zuckerberg finally spilled the beans about his new chain necklace look
Mark Zuckerberg's been in the spotlight recently thanks to his chain necklace. The Meta CEO finally revealed the reason for the new fashion look.
Here's why the internet keeps telling people to look at their keyboards
Social media users are spelling out keyboard messages like "U," "WE," and "JK" in all sorts of different contexts.
Palantir CEO says its unconventional boot camps are drawing crowds and driving sales: 'It's like a rock concert'
Palantir's unusual sales tactics have included boot camps, which its CEO has likened to "a rock concert." It's helping drive sales, per Bloomberg.
'We can save our planet faster': Robotics tech and software offer efficient reforestation solutions
Advanced robotics are helping reforestation and sustainability efforts. Companies are using drones and software to collect seeds and plant trees.
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Amazon just turned up the heat in the grocery wars with Walmart and Target
Amazon Prime members can now get unlimited grocery deliveries for $9.99 per month, joining Walmart and Target in the same-day service battle.
California briefly used batteries as its biggest source of power twice in the last week
Giant, rechargeable batteries became the biggest power source for California on two evenings in the past week.
Tesla's chaotic layoffs leave employees nervous and wondering when the cuts will end
In the wake of Tesla's week of layoffs some workers say they feel as if they've been left in limbo.
Microsoft is blocking employee access to Perplexity AI, one of its largest Azure OpenAI customers
Microsoft blocks employee access to Perplexity AI, a major Azure OpenAI customer.
Hey tech bros — there's got to be a better way to prove you're not a robot
It's getting increasingly difficult to prove you're not a robot using captcha tests, and humans are getting increasingly annoyed about it.
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Mark Penn's Stagwell Group is on the hunt for adtech as the ad company continues its acquisition spree
Penn said he's specifically on the hunt for demand-side platforms and supply-side platforms.
Former CEO of buzzy tech startup hit with prison time for fraud
Prosecutors said the sentence of ex-Headspin CEO Manish Lachwani is a warning to other "fake it til you make it" Silicon Valley startups.
The best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases in 2024
The best iPhone 15 Pro Max cases offer sturdy protection, functional and appealing designs, and MagSafe compatibility.
How Amazon won over skeptical advertisers to get Prime Video off to a strong start
Amazon's Prime Video ads are having early success with advertisers, positioning it to take on TV companies in the upfronts.
Tesla layoffs impacted nearly 12% of its Texas staff
Tesla laid off 2,688 workers at its Austin factory, according to a WARN notice. It's likely part of Elon Musk's previously announced jobcuts.
TikTok's time in the US could soon be on the clock, and that's not the app's only problem
ByteDance will undoubtedly put up a legal fight over the law, and will also have a year to find a suitor before getting the boot.
Elon Musk is waging war on multiple fronts — and now Australia is in the firing line
Elon Musk is no stranger to spats with public figures, but he's also been going into battle with judges, regulators, and politicians around the world.
The incredible rise of Chinese Tesla rival BYD
Chinese automaker BYD briefly eclipsed Tesla as the world's top seller of electric vehicles earlier this year.
Apple sinks to 3rd place in China as iPhone sales slide
The sales slump marks the iPhone's worst performance in China since 2020 and signals increasingly tough competition from rivals such as Huawei.
Apple fans may already be moving on from the Vision Pro
The early buzz around Apple's Vision Pro has died down as sales dip and demo appointments go unbooked, a new Bloomberg report says.
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A new version of TikTok that rewards you with Amazon vouchers and gift cards for watching videos is facing a crackdown in Europe
The TikTok Lite spinoff app rewards users when they log in daily, watch videos, or like posts, sparking addiction concerns from European officials.
Tesla is playing a brutal price game of 'how low can you go' with its Chinese EV rivals
Tesla has been slashing prices for its vehicles in the Chinese, US, and European markets amid declining sales.
Mark Zuckerberg did not see the GenAI wave coming. He prepared anyway.
The cofounder and CEO of Meta admitted in a podcast interview that he wasn't expecting to use all of the GPUs he acquired for generative-AI tools.
Ozempic influencers are angry after TikTok's crackdown on weight loss content
Ozempic influencers could soon be extinct on TikTok due to a new set of community guidelines.
The best Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus cases in 2024
The best Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus cases offer sleek designs, robust protection, and enhanced functionality.
A TikTok ban would be a win for Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg is likely paying close attention to the possible ban or forced sale of TikTok. It certainly could help Meta's Reels.
Tesla lays off its new marketing team months after launching it: report
Tesla scraps its marketing team just months after it began, continuing the company's workforce reduction.
5G and Connectivity Playbook
Business Insider's 5G and Connectivity Playbook explores how one of our generation's most important tech innovations is transforming how we work, live, and connect.
The best foldable phones in 2024
The best foldable phones offer outstanding functionality, performance, and battery life to justify their expensive price tags.
Here's who could buy TikTok if parent company ByteDance has to sell its stake
TikTok could avoid being banned in the US if it can find a buyer. Here's a list of people and companies that could be likely buyers for the platform.
The best Apple Watch screen protectors in 2024
The best Apple Watch screen protectors shield models like the Series 9 and Ultra 2 against everyday wear and tear, scratches, and scrapes.
Is the US really close to banning TikTok? Yes? And, also: No.
TikTok could face a US ban unless it's sold to non-Chinese owners. But that won't happen immediately. Here's a 60-second explainer on what's next.
Saudi Arabia is desperately trying to woo bankers to pay for its futuristic desert city
Saudi Arabia hopes that bankers will shell out cash once they see the progress on its futuristic desert city, Neom, in person.
The $6 billion project to power 1 million NY homes with clean energy is the first of its kind
CHPE is a $6 billion project set to start powering 1 million homes with renewable energy in 2026.
The best Apple Watch in 2024
The best Apple Watch fits your budget and needs for health monitoring tools with worthwhile features.
Grindr shared the HIV status of users with ad firms, lawyers say
A UK law firm has filed a class action claim against LGBTQ+ hookup app Grindr, alleging the app shared users' HIV status with third parties.
A creator who made 5 figures in a year with a dating podcast breaks down her income from brand deals, sponsored events, and more
Ariana Nathani hosts events at New York's Soho House and Georgia Room, earning her thousands. Brands also pay her to post on TikTok and Instagram.
Elon Musk got called an 'egotistical billionaire' by a top Australian politician in the latest beef over free speech and censorship on X
Elon Musk is facing criticism from Australian minister Tanya Plibersek over his refusal to take down content on X, formerly Twitter.
Now's the time for Elon Musk to reveal his Tesla rescue plan — if he has one
Tesla is expected to report a sharp drop in profit on Tuesday, putting more pressure on Elon Musk to find fixes for the EV maker's many problems.