Social work with a tech salary: Schmidt Futures helps pair tech workers with higher-paying nonprofit positions. With a two-year time limit, the jobs could benefit from a bit more longevity.
On today's episode, we discuss Elon's pitch deck plans for Twitter, lululemon athletica betting on the future of connected fitness, how to best augment our reality, how fast online checkout should be, what kind of power video podcasts hold, an unpopular opinion about 15-minute grocery delivery, and where Nobel prizes come from. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Evelyn Mitchell, Blake Droesch, and Paul Verna.
The new offering connects online shoppers with in-store retail associates and can help attract merchants to Klarna.
Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks are fighting hard against unionization efforts: While the companies’ aggressive stands aim to protect their bottom lines, doing so could sully their reputation.
In the US, 56% of executives believe AI technology comes with either significant or somewhat significant potential risk. Another 19% view the risk as moderate, while 26% think the threat is minimal. No executive surveyed believes AI is entirely without risk.
Food delivery workers take action to secure higher pay: Unprecedented strikes by Delivery Hero and Deliveroo drivers in Dubai underscore the challenges workers face amid rising fuel and living costs.
Instacart takes the first step towards an IPO in an uncertain market: But the company’s growth prospects are tempered by strong competition and changing grocery shopping habits.
The baby formula shortage is a full-blown crisis: Pandemic-era stockpiling hurt manufacturers’ ability to gauge demand, and families are now paying the price.
Ad networks are becoming a no-brainer for retailers: Grocery delivery startup Jokr is launching an ad platform to help its struggling business.
Meta to combine VR apps: Folding Horizon Venues into the larger Horizon Worlds app may be the only way to maintain user traffic and waning engagement.
Affordability and exclusivity give Disney+ an edge: The relative streaming newcomer is enjoying success thanks to bundling and blockbuster content.