Behind Musk's X Turnaround: Pick-and-Choose Financials
(bloomberg.com)
Even as Elon Musk’s X Holdings Corp. basks in a valuation facelift, the social-media platform remains mired in debt and its improved fortunes owe much to heavily adjusted financials and investors’ fear of missing out.
Even as Elon Musk’s X Holdings Corp. basks in a valuation facelift, the social-media platform remains mired in debt and its improved fortunes owe much to heavily adjusted financials and investors’ fear of missing out.
Humane founder Imran Chaudhri likely paid for highly charitable Wikipedia entry
(ycombinator.com)
Humane founder Imran Chaudhri likely paid for highly charitable Wikipedia entry
Humane founder Imran Chaudhri likely paid for highly charitable Wikipedia entry
Obsidian is now free for work
(obsidian.md)
People in over 10,000 organizations use Obsidian for work.
People in over 10,000 organizations use Obsidian for work.
We're moving to a four-day week to attract staff
(bbc.com)
A business based in Lincoln is among the latest to offer a four-day working week because it hopes to attract the most talented staff in a competitive industry.
A business based in Lincoln is among the latest to offer a four-day working week because it hopes to attract the most talented staff in a competitive industry.
James Bond's long-serving producers give control to Amazon
(bbc.co.uk)
The James Bond film franchise will no longer be controlled by the Broccoli dynasty, after long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson announced they are stepping down.
The James Bond film franchise will no longer be controlled by the Broccoli dynasty, after long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson announced they are stepping down.
Elon Musk's Man in Treasury Is Still Holding Down His Day Job as Software CEO
(wired.com)
This morning, workers at the US Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) received an email announcing that Tom Krause, a software executive and Elon Musk ally, was "appointed to perform the delegated duties of the Fiscal Assistant Secretary."
This morning, workers at the US Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) received an email announcing that Tom Krause, a software executive and Elon Musk ally, was "appointed to perform the delegated duties of the Fiscal Assistant Secretary."
Shopify lays off team supporting Black, Indigenous and women entrepreneurs
(thelogic.co)
TORONTO — Shopify has laid off the team responsible for its social impact initiatives, including programs to support Black, Indigenous, and women entrepreneurs, sources have told The Logic.
TORONTO — Shopify has laid off the team responsible for its social impact initiatives, including programs to support Black, Indigenous, and women entrepreneurs, sources have told The Logic.
Mistral's Le Chat tops 1M downloads in just 14 days
(techcrunch.com)
A couple of weeks after the initial release of Mistral’s AI assistant, Le Chat, the company told Le Parisien that it has reached one million downloads.
A couple of weeks after the initial release of Mistral’s AI assistant, Le Chat, the company told Le Parisien that it has reached one million downloads.
Low-carb diets work. Why does American Diabetes Assoc. push insulin? (2024)
(theguardian.com)
For a glimpse into how big business influences the $4tn US healthcare system, look no further than the world’s most powerful diabetes advocacy and research non-profit, the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
For a glimpse into how big business influences the $4tn US healthcare system, look no further than the world’s most powerful diabetes advocacy and research non-profit, the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
IVF insurance startup Future Family promises a baby or your money back
(techcrunch.com)
For decades, couples going through in vitro fertilization have had to spend tens of thousands of dollars on the procedures with no guarantee of success.
For decades, couples going through in vitro fertilization have had to spend tens of thousands of dollars on the procedures with no guarantee of success.
Amazon Chime End of Life Feb/2026
(amazon.com)
Amazon Chime is a communications service that lets you meet, chat, and place business calls inside and outside your organization, all using a single application.
Amazon Chime is a communications service that lets you meet, chat, and place business calls inside and outside your organization, all using a single application.
Mark Zuckerberg's charity guts DEI after assuring staff it would continue
(theguardian.com)
The for-profit charity organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, has done an about-face on its commitment to corporate diversity.
The for-profit charity organization founded by Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, has done an about-face on its commitment to corporate diversity.
'Pokémon Go' Maker Nears $3.5B Deal to Sell Games Unit
(bloomberg.com)
Niantic Inc., the company behind the 2016 hit Pokémon Go, is in talks to sell its video-game business to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc., according to several people familiar with the discussions.
Niantic Inc., the company behind the 2016 hit Pokémon Go, is in talks to sell its video-game business to Saudi Arabia-owned Scopely Inc., according to several people familiar with the discussions.
OpenAI board considers special voting powers to prevent Elon Musk takeover
(arstechnica.com)
OpenAI is considering granting new voting rights to its nonprofit board in a move that could help it fight an unsolicited takeover bid from Elon Musk, the Financial Times reported last night.
OpenAI is considering granting new voting rights to its nonprofit board in a move that could help it fight an unsolicited takeover bid from Elon Musk, the Financial Times reported last night.
Unity's struggles continue with fresh wave of layoffs
(theverge.com)
Unity has been hit with another round of layoffs.
Unity has been hit with another round of layoffs.
"Uber for Armed Guards" Surges After UnitedHealthcare CEO Assassination
(gizmodo.com)
Protector, an app that lets you book armed goons the same way you’d call for an Uber, is having a viral moment.
Protector, an app that lets you book armed goons the same way you’d call for an Uber, is having a viral moment.
GameStop CEO decries 'wokeness and DEI'
(thehill.com)
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen derided “wokeness and DEI” as the video game retailer giant seeks to sell operations in France and Canada.
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen derided “wokeness and DEI” as the video game retailer giant seeks to sell operations in France and Canada.
AI Agents and the CEOs
(redmonk.com)
There is something going on in the corporate thought leadership of tech firms ranging from the hyperscalers to SMBs around agents and I’ve got a theory why.
There is something going on in the corporate thought leadership of tech firms ranging from the hyperscalers to SMBs around agents and I’ve got a theory why.
UnitedHealth laying off 30-35k employees by May 1
(reddit.com)
Unitedhealth laying off 30 - 35k by May 1recently laid off (self.Layoffs)
Unitedhealth laying off 30 - 35k by May 1recently laid off (self.Layoffs)
Amazon Kills yet Another Service
(neowin.net)
Amazon is reportedly killing Inspire, its short-form video and photo feed for discovering products, launched back in 2022.
Amazon is reportedly killing Inspire, its short-form video and photo feed for discovering products, launched back in 2022.
OpenAI board considers special voting powers to prevent Elon Musk takeover
(arstechnica.com)
OpenAI is considering granting new voting rights to its nonprofit board in a move that could help it fight an unsolicited takeover bid from Elon Musk, the Financial Times reported last night.
OpenAI is considering granting new voting rights to its nonprofit board in a move that could help it fight an unsolicited takeover bid from Elon Musk, the Financial Times reported last night.
Why community pharmacies are closing – and what to do if yours shutters
(theconversation.com)
Neighborhood pharmacies are rapidly shuttering.
Neighborhood pharmacies are rapidly shuttering.
Elon Musk's Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
(nytimes.com)
President Trump has been in office less than a month, and Elon Musk’s vast business empire is already benefiting — or is now in a decidedly better position to benefit.
President Trump has been in office less than a month, and Elon Musk’s vast business empire is already benefiting — or is now in a decidedly better position to benefit.