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Meta filed a lawsuit this week accusing a man of selling Instagram handles and “unauthorized” account reinstatement services.The Instagram usernames were listed at prices ranging from $700 to $50,000, the lawsuit says.Meta also filed another lawsuit this week, alleging a different user engaged in similar violations.Meta is cracking down on…
I’ve been an interior designer for years, so I’ve gotten good at spotting high-quality furniture.A piece of furniture is likely not well-made if it has visible screws, staples, or nails.Furniture shouldn’t be wobbly, uncomfortable, or sloppily finished. As an interior designer with over a decade of experience, I’ve seen my…
OpenAI unveiled Operator, its first AI agent, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the US.It can complete tasks autonomously, like booking reservations or buying groceries.The agent is powered by a new model built in GPT-4o called CUA.Experts predicted that 2025 would be the year AI agents go mainstream, and OpenAI is…
Tesla sold 38,965 Cybertrucks in 2024, according to Cox Automotive estimates.The Cybertruck’s high price and slowing demand contributed to underwhelming sales figures.Despite challenges, the Cybertruck was the top-selling electric pickup, surpassing the Ford F-150 Lightning.I once had a reservation to buy a Tesla Cybertruck. I canceled it last year and…
Could Elon Musk buy TikTok?Several reports say that’s what Chinese government officials are contemplating.It sure seems like a stretch! And there are lots of downsides. But we’re in a weird time, where weird deals could become reality.MuskTok?I mean, on the one hand — why not? We’re already in a world…
Dana Bull plans to optimize her real estate portfolio in 2025 rather than acquiring more properties.She aims to increase revenue by focusing on insurance, taxes, and renovation costs.With insurance costs on the rise, any investor can benefit from shopping around.Dana Bull isn’t looking to acquire any more properties in 2025.The…
Shoppers are still buying store brands at the grocery store and beyond to save money.However, many store brands are now as good as the name brands that they’re meant to compete with.Retailers from Walmart to Amazon Fresh have launched new store brands this year.Shoppers are still reaching for store-brand items…
The Too Good To Go app aims to help consumers save money and reduce food waste.I tried it for a week to see how much I could save.I found it was most useful for fresh produce, but the pastries weren’t always great.Everything is expensive right now. It’s rare that I…
Buying a home in America today is no walk in the park.Buyers have higher mortgage rates and larger down payments.Nine charts capture how homebuying has become a larger challenge over the years.Feel like buying a home is tougher than ever? You’re not the only one.Homebuyers are older than ever, make…
Buying a cup of coffee or lunch is a stupid waste of money, Kevin O’Leary says.The “Shark Tank” star says little treats hurt people’s savings and can even delay their retirement.”You go to work, you spend $15 on a sandwich — what are you, an idiot?” he said on a…
