Grubhub’s parent, Wonder, has acquired Claim, a rewards app for local restaurants, boosting savings for diners and growth for eateries. Grubhub Parent Company Acquires Restaurant Rewards Startup Claim for Growth San Francisco: Grubhub’s parent company, Wonder, has bought Claim, a rewards app for local restaurants. Claim started in 2021 and gives cash-back rewards. Users can … Read more
Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab cofounder Barret Zoph lost his job over a relationship with an employee, leading to other departures. Thinking Machines Cofounder Barret Zoph Fired After Relationship with Employee Los Angeles: Leaders at Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab had a serious talk with cofounder Barret Zoph. They were worried about a relationship he … Read more
Humans&, a new startup, has raised $480 million in funding to create AI that empowers people and improves collaboration. Humans& a Human-Centric AI Startup Founded by Tech Alums Raises 480M Seed Round Los Angeles: Humans&, a startup, raised $480 million in seed funding. Their goal is to make AI that helps people work better together. … Read more
Renee Good’s death sparked a fierce media response, labeling her unjustly as a domestic terrorist while obscuring her true identity. The Campaign to Dehumanize Renee Good After Her Tragic Death in Minneapolis Minneapolis: Renee Nicole Good was a poet, a mother, and a wife. Sadly, soon after she died, some people labeled her as a … Read more
Dubai’s Eat App plans to boost its presence in India through a new acquisition and partnership with Swiggy to support restaurants. Eat App Seeks to Capture India’s Restaurant Reservation Market with Swiggy Deal Dubai: Eat App is a restaurant reservation startup that wants to grow its business in India. They plan to do this with … Read more
The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is on sale for 33% off, making it easier to stay powered through winter outages and road trips. Our Favorite Portable Power Station the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Is 33 Off Seattle: The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is a portable power station that helps you stay prepared for winter outages. … Read more
SpaceX skipped necessary crane inspections before a June collapse at Starbase. OSHA has issued serious violations and fines against the company. OSHA Finds SpaceX Neglected Crane Inspections Before Starbase Collapse Starbase: SpaceX did not check a crane that broke down last June. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, says this led to the … Read more
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT soon, promising they won’t change the chatbot’s helpful answers. Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT Here’s How They Will Affect Your Experience City: San Francisco: OpenAI is planning to start testing ads in ChatGPT soon. This change is exciting for many users of this AI product. The first ads will … Read more
Meta’s Oversight Board examines permanent bans impacting users, raising questions about transparency and fairness. Meta’s Oversight Board Addresses Permanent Bans in Historic Case City: Meta is facing important questions about banning users for life. The Oversight Board is looking at how it decides who gets banned forever. This is a big deal since it keeps … Read more
A group of former US Digital Service leaders is launching Tech Viaduct to reform US government services after the DOGE initiative. Tech Reformers Unite as Former USDS Leaders Tackle Government Changes Post DOGE Washington DC: A group of former tech workers from the United States Digital Service is worried. They have watched changes made during … Read more
Meta has laid off 1,500 employees, abandoning its VR ambitions for AI, signaling a major shift in its strategy and focus. Well There Goes the Metaverse Meta’s Shift from Virtual Reality to AI Menlo Park: Meta has made big changes. Last week, the company laid off around 1,500 workers from its Reality Labs team. This … Read more
People are embracing Chinese culture, from food to fashion, while humorously reflecting on their newfound identity online. Why Everyone Is Suddenly Embracing a Very Chinese Time in Their Lives New York: These days, everyone is feeling very Chinese. People are saying, “You met me at a very Chinese time of my life.” They are sharing … Read more