Here are the gifts college seniors want for their upcoming graduation and post-grad life
We talked to college seniors about graduation, their post-grad plans, and what gifts will support them in their next phase.
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Big Tech's big green card problem
Big tech companies have backed off green card applications due to a tougher process and less intense competition for talent.
New FTC transcript reveals juicy details on how Jeff Bezos and other top Amazon execs used disappearing messages
A recently released FTC transcript offers an unusually detailed look at a tense meeting between Bezos and the agency over how he used the Signal app.
Meta employees say internal posts on support for Palestinians have been 'censored,' in an open letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg
An open letter by Meta employees claims the company censors Palestinian-related content internally and externally.
Elon Musk wants to use AI to summarize the news on Twitter and ... it's not a terrible idea?
X/Grok/Twitter won't replace a real news outlet. But a summary summarizer kinda makes sense.
The best cell phone plans in 2024
The best cell phone plans offer enough data and coverage for your needs at prices that fit your budget.
Are you still using your Apple Vision Pro? Tell me what you do with it — I genuinely want to know.
After the big hype about the Apple Vision Pro, I don't really know what people are actually using them for. Tell me!
Mark Zuckerberg is now California's richest billionaire after his fortune surged over the past year, report says
The Meta CEO overtook the Google cofounder Larry Page as the Golden State's richest person, Forbes reported.
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Snapchat pushes 'real' connections with friends over its AI chatbot and influencer feeds in pitch to advertisers
At its 2024 NewFronts, Snapchat told marketers its app is a tool for real-life experiences with friends instead of a hub for influencers and AI.
AI boom in Silicon Valley is going to worsen the housing crisis, says CEO of the company trying to build a new city near San Francisco
Jan Sramek, the leader behind plans to build a new California city, said that the AI boom will put more pressure on the housing market.
8 tips from Jeff Bezos on how to run a company and manage your team
From Jeff Bezos' famous "two-pizza rule" for meetings to his decision-making habits, here's some of the Amazon founder's best business advice.
The next iPhone will probably feature AI — but Tim Cook still keeps us guessing
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said Apple's AI efforts are set to spark a "supercycle" starting with the iPhone 16 later this year.
Apple CEO Tim Cook made $63 million last year — here's how that breaks down
Apple CEO Tim Cook gets a $3 million annual salary, but stock awards boost his total pay considerably. He's worth more than $2 billion, per Forbes.
I'm a Palestinian startup founder. I wanted to do my part for my home country, but now we have to leave.
A Palestinian tech founder shared how he's been dealing with instability following the October 7 attacks in Gaza.
Travis Kalanick's $15 billion food-tech company cuts employees globally in profitability push
An executive said Thursday that Otter had $80 million in annual recurring revenue and was continuing to grow.
Tim Cook gets real about China
Apple reported better-than-expected sales in China in its Q2 earnings. CEO Tim Cook says there's still work to do.
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I landed a dream internship at Tesla. Now I'm scrambling after the company canceled my internship 3 weeks before I was set to start.
Brook Gura was supposed to start interning at Tesla later this month. Now, she's scrambling after Tesla revoked her offer amid personnel cuts.
Apple can't tell you iPhone sales are booming, so it's talking about 'services.' That's a problem.
Apple's Tim Cook wants Wall Street to focus on its services business, but that business is under threat.
Making the power grid 'smart' could save us all money and prevent blackouts. Chattanooga made the $280 million investment.
The electric grid in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is one of the smartest in the nation. It's a peek at the ultraresilient power system of the future.
Top Gear gets early look at Cybertruck update that'll help prevent fingers from being crushed in the 'frunk'
The Top Gear crew took the Cybertruck camping and previewed some new features, including an update to keep the "frunk" from crushing your fingers.
The best cheap cell phone plans in 2024
The best cheap cell phone plans offer dependable coverage, fast service speeds, and as much data as you need at affordable prices.
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Apple earnings results: Tim Cook announces biggest-ever stock buyback of $110 billion as sales and EPS beat expectations
Apple reported fiscal Q2 earnings that beat on sales and EPS, and did better than expected in China. It also boosted its stock buyback.
We're reading: How Facebook's AI 'Shrimp Jesus' is creating a zombie internet
Bizzarro AI images have turned parts of Facebook into a sometimes strange place, 404 Media reports. Why isn't Meta doing anything about it?
Seeking nominations for rising stars in influencer talent management in the US and the UK
Please submit your nomination by Thursday, May 9, 2024 for Business Insider's list of rising stars in influencer talent management.
We're reading: Here's a helpful hint for people starting a media company in 2024
A good tip when starting a media company in 2024? Be well connected. That's a nugget I found interesting in this longer story about Hunterbrook Media.
The future of Google — and Big Tech — hangs in the balance at trial
How Google fares in the landmark antitrust trial will have huge regulatory implications for fellow tech giants Amazon, Apple, and Meta.
A judge has ordered the owners of get-rich-on-Amazon startup Wealth Assistants to have their assets frozen
Legal trouble mounts for Wealth Assistants, an Amazon automation business, as a judge freezes assets amid accusations of fraud.
Leaked memo: Amazon requires cloud events to spend up to 80% of their time talking about generative AI
Generative AI-related content is supposed to make up 80% of AWS Global Summit agendas, in response to increased interest in AI.
LinkedIn wants you to compete against your coworkers and classmates with its new Wordle-like puzzle games
LinkedIn is introducing a new suite of games, following in the footsteps of brain teasers like Wordle.
Tello Mobile review: The low-cost carrier for those who don't use much data
Tello Mobile's budget phone plans operate on T-Mobile's network and can cost as little as $5 a month through its customizable "Build Your Own" plan.
US Mobile review: Exceptional budget phone plans with unique flexibility
US Mobile offers generous amounts of high-speed data at great prices with the distinctive option to choose between Verizon's and T-Mobile's networks.
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A sports startup for bettors and creators raised $3.7 million. Read 10 key pitch-deck slides it used to get seed funding.
SoBet is a sports-betting content platform that works with short-form video creators.
The rise and fall of Peloton, from pandemic-era success story to its stock hitting a record low
Peloton's CEO Barry McCarthy is out after two years as the stock hit a record low. The fitness brand has grappled with mass layoffs, product recalls, and falling demand.
Court documents reveal Google's payments to Apple increased to an eye-watering $20 billion
Documents in the antitrust case against Google revealed that the price it pays to be Apple's default search engine has increased over the years.
Virtual reality could revolutionize mental-health treatments, including ketamine therapy, for conditions like depression and anxiety
Here's how virtual reality is transforming mental-health treatments such as ketamine therapy for conditions like depression, PTSD, and body dysmorphia.
The full list of major US companies slashing staff this year, from Tesla to Google and Apple
Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Amazon, IBM, Google, UPS and Tesla are among those shedding staff.
Biden used ChatGPT for the first time. Here's how that went.
President Joe Biden was apparently impressed — and a little concerned — by the capabilities of generative AI.
Visible Wireless review: Stellar budget phone plans for unlimited data
Visible Wireless' affordable unlimited plans make it an attractive phone carrier if you use a lot of monthly data.
A food delivery driver who bit off a customer's thumb has been seen delivering food again
At the time of the attack, the rider was working as a substitute using someone else's account.
Sam Altman says we probably won't need a new device for the AI future
Despite a flurry of new AI devices hitting the market, the OpenAI CEO has said we may not need a separate device to engage with AI.
First Tim Cook, now Satya Nadella is also wooing Indonesia — the world's 4th most populous nation
Microsoft plans to invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in cloud and AI infrastructure in Indonesia.
The Tesla execs who have left as Elon Musk shakes things up with 'hard core' layoffs
Elon Musk is down half a dozen Tesla executives and leaders amid layoffs in the last month.
Jensen Huang's 6 a.m. starts and 14-hour workday helped him turn Nvidia into a $2 trillion company
Eating with staff in the cafeteria, no 1:1 meetings, and being the "custodian of the culture" are just some aspects of Jensen Huang's management style.
Gen Z is throwing PowerPoint Parties. It needs to stop.
On TikTok and among Gen Z, PowerPoint parties are popular. But allowing work mentality to seep into our social lives is a huge mistake.
OpenAI rival Anthropic launches its first smartphone app
The company has no public plans to launch on Android, and the AI is not available in Canada or the European Union.
Four Google execs got 200% stock payouts for 2023 after strong company performance
Google's stock outperformance raises compensation for two executives by $23 million and by $35 million for two others.
Tesla revoked internships weeks before start date, students say
Two students posted on LinkedIn saying they had Tesla internship offers rescinded just three weeks before they were set to join the company.
Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet are doubling down on AI for the cloud — and it seems to be paying off
Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet have buckled down on their AI strategies, and it's paying off for their cloud divisions.
The 8 best 4K TVs in 2024
Top 4K TVs vary in size, pricing, performance, and features. Here are the best 4K TVs you can buy in 2024, according to our TV expert.
The 7 best TVs of 2024
We tested a variety of 4K, HD, and 8K TVs to recommend the best OLED, QLED, and LED models for any budget.