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How startups are fighting fire with tech Feb 04, 2025

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Los Angeles is still facing devastating wildfires, and although the two biggest ones are contained, startups around the country are eyeing up preventative measures fo the future. So how can tech help extinguish wildfires before they begin to simmer?

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Why is every household device ‘smart’ now? Feb 03, 2025

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Internet connectivity has taken over the home.Everything requires an app now and we’re wondering why. So how did the smart home gain popularity and is there any security issue to having such hyperconnectivity in the home? Plus: Apple abandons AR product and DeepSeek gets a price check.

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Barnes & Noble’s big unexpected comeback Jan 31, 2025

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The biggest physical bookseller in the US, Barnes & Noble, had an uncertain future pre-pandemic. Sales were down, stores lost their luster and the brand made some weird business decisions. However, in 2025 they’re doing the best they have in a long while. Where did that change happen and why are they back on top? Plus: Sorry Tesla, Toyota is still on top of the auto world and the IRS is looking to tax your side hustle.

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Is “blockchain storytelling” the new Hollywood? Jan 30, 2025

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Could we see entertainment and IPs pivot to he blockchain? Incention, a new blockchain storytelling platform, is looking to make IP invention collaborative. Given Hollywood’s recent issues, does this kind of storytelling tech have legs? Plus: Frontier bids to merge with Spirit again and Fox makes millions per Superbowl ad.

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Starbucks’ retro makeover Jan 29, 2025

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Starbucks is attempting to overcome its recent sales woes by reclaiming its status as a third place. Can that strategy work? Plus: America’s digital shoplifting problem and continued aftershocks from China’s DeepSeek AI.

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Spotify’s founder wants to scan you… for $373 Jan 28, 2025

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Gen Z and millennials care more about their health than ever before. Spotify’s founder is looking to capitalize on this influx of health and wellness spending by introducing his bodyscan startup Neko. So what is the ethos of Neko and how much funding have they secured? Plus: DeepSeek is here for the US AI industry and Kia has a big recall.

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The wild world of AI scams Jan 27, 2025

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AI Brad Pitt, Deep Fake Elon Musk, and a whole line of financial advice chatbots mean that AI is getting a lot better with its scams. And many of us are falling for it. So what’s the best way to figure out if something is a scam and how much worse will these celebrity related frauds get over time? Plus: Costco dumps Pepsi and UnitedHealth names a new CEO.

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Even Gen Z hates working with Gen Z Jan 24, 2025

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Corporate America seems forever frustrated with Gen Z. CEOs and Managers from every generation complain about them, and now Gen Zers themselves are joining in. So why is Gen Z picked on so much and why are they perceived as “unprofessional”? Plus: Walmart managers are breaking $500k and Tom Brady is selling his $150m island mansion.

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Explaining Ross Ulbricht and Silk Road Jan 23, 2025

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On Tuesday President Donald Trump pardoned Ross Ulbricht from life in prison. Ulbricht is the founder of Silk Road, and if you’re not well versed in the history of the dark web, boy do we have a story for you. So why was Ulbricht pardoned and what even is Silk Road? Plus: Netflix raises prices and consumers are spending billions on AI.

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Vail Resorts’ tough winter Jan 22, 2025

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Snow is falling across the country but so is people’s confidence in Vail Resorts. The ski industry giant has faced a decline in lift ticket sales and worker strikes, as more skiers ditch the mountains for the backcountry.

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