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Meta beat OpenAI to the punch on announcing an AI gadget
Meta could be beating OpenAI to the punch on the hardware front. The social media giant announced that it has put its viral new AI agent, Muse, into a small device you can speak to. The gizmo is called “Charm,” and only a few have been made so far, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Wednesday
Scott Bessent says the US and China are giving their trade truce 2 more months
The US and China have bought themselves more time to negotiate. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the countries had agreed to extend their trade truce from November 10 to January 10. He announced the extension after a meeting in Washington with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, as…
Why Dolly Parton’s estate is suing her nephew — and what’s at stake for her business empire
The New York Times reported that Seaver was fired from his role as head of security for Parton’s estate and properties. His firm was replaced by new security personnel. On September 22, Nozell and She’s Alive LLC filed a lawsuit against Seaver and sought a temporary restraining order. On September…
YouTube is jumping into micro dramas and helping them move from phones to TV screens
YouTube is getting in on the micro-drama craze, and helping to bring the fast-growing format to TV screens. On Wednesday, it’s releasing a new feature that allows creators to bundle their short videos in a series of episodes or seasons, designed to be viewed sequentially. The tool is available to…
I always thought I was unattractive. Seeing a photo from 49 years ago changed how I view myself.
Earlier this summer, an old high school friend and her husband, whom I hadn’t seen for 40 years, stopped by on their way from northern Indiana to their home in Atlanta. I was a bridesmaid in their wedding 49 years ago. During our visit, my friend shared a picture of me at 20, in a
Nathan Fielder unveiled the trailer for ‘You Can See Everything.’ Here’s what to know about the Elizabeth Holmes doc.
The first official trailer for Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s genre-bending Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” has arrived, and it promises an intimate look at one of Silicon Valley’s most notorious felons. The documentary follows Holmes, the once-celebrated founder of…
I took a 5-hour Amtrak ride with just a backpack and carry-on. There are 5 things I’m glad I packed and 3 I wish I had.
Another comfort item I didn’t think about until I was on the train was slippers. I like taking my shoes off during long trips, especially on airplanes, but for some reason, I felt hesitant to do so on the train. I wish I had brought a pair of light slippers to wear during the ride
McDonald’s pledges $8.5B in franchisee support for modernization plan
McDonald’s on Wednesday announced new details as part of its long-term growth strategy, which will include a focus on upgrading restaurants and staff training, at an investor day at the corporate headquarters in Chicago. The fast-food giant announced its NEXT growth and productivity strategy in…
Karoline Leavitt says being a working mom was ‘the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life’
Karoline Leavitt was the youngest-ever White House press secretary before announcing her departure in August. In a podcast episode of “Hang Out with Sean Hannity” released Tuesday, she spoke about her decision to step back from her role in the Trump administration to focus on her family. “Being a…
Disney+ is raising prices for the 6th straight year — and Hulu is going up too
Disney+ is getting more expensive for the sixth year in a row. The cost of the ad-free Disney+ and Hulu plans will imminently increase to $21.49 a month, up from $18.99 a month, a company spokesperson confirmed to Business Insider. Bloomberg first reported the pricing change. Disney is hiking the…