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The immersive Wonka experience that wasn’t Mar 01, 2024

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You may have heard of the off-brand Willy Wonka experience in Scotland that took place in an abandoned warehouse and caused a bit of a false-advertising uproar. This faux “immersive experience" however, is nothing new. So how bad was it and where else has this happened? Plus: OpenAI engages in publication battles and Oprah leaves the WeightWatchers board.

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Why a CEO’s cereal-for-dinner comments struck a nerve Feb 29, 2024

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Kellogg’s CEO Gary Pilnick has come under fire for suggesting cereal for dinner as a viable money-saving solution for families facing economic hardship. How off base were his comments? Plus: Tesla’s updated Roadster is coming (maybe) and Wendy’s “dynamic pricing” clarification.

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Vacant shopping malls make great schools Feb 28, 2024

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Malls are on a severe decline and do not seem to be bouncing back anytime soon. Vacant malls are however taking on new life as a vessel for charter schools and education. But what, exactly, are the benefits of this? Plus: Playstation lays off 900 workers and McDonald's launches an anime-themed restaurant.

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Tech job interviews are getting insane Feb 27, 2024

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Tech job interviews are getting harder. Not only that, but the processes seem to gain more levels and more days every year. Amid mass layoffs in the tech industry, it’s a strange time for prospective employees, but is there a solution for this interview madness or will AI land a fatal blow? Plus: Amazon replaces Walgreens on the Dow Jones Industrial Average and a $3k robot dog wants to be your best friend.

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Your digital worlds are at risk: from metaverses to games Feb 26, 2024

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Have you ever lost a digital world that was valuable to you? Well, apparently you should get comfortable with that feeling. The gaming industry is shifting from ownership to borrowing- meaning the game or metaverse you spent so much time on can be swept away in minutes by the developers a la “Kim Kardashian: Hollywood” and “Star Wars Galaxies”. What does this mean for our digital lives? Plus: Lil Jon releases a meditation album and a US spacecraft lands on the moon.

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Carrie Sun's Private Equity Feb 25, 2024

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Carrie Sun spent two years working for the CEO of one of the world's biggest hedge funds. Turns out no amount of fancy handbags or trips to luxurious spas could stem the burnout that came with the job.

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Spirit makes a Nintendo airplane and there’s a middle school with a $500k+ esports lab, weird week huh? Feb 23, 2024

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Spirit makes a Nintendo airplane and there’s a middle school with a $500k+ esports lab, weird week huh?

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This week has had some inexplicable stories come up and we’ll run down a few of them today. From Salt Bae drama to Spirit Airlines and Machine Gun Kelly both tattooing their merchandise to a middle school that gained a surprisingly expensive new feature, we’ve got tons to get through. Plus: Buzzfeed sells Complex and Google pauses Gemini’s text-to-image generator.

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Is Apple’s new Sports app a threat to ESPN? Feb 22, 2024

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Apple Sports launched yesterday in the U.S., U.K. and Canada as a new iPhone app where users can track sports scores. This is the latest move by big tech in the sports industry and ESPN might be starting to sweat. Plus: Uber Eats Japan employs robots and Google launches two new AI models for developers.

Biometrics could replace your passport this year Feb 21, 2024

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Biometric identification is becoming increasingly popular in airports around the world, from Singapore to Germany. Subbing facial recognition for passports is a growing trend, and 2024 looks to be a big tipping point for this tech adoption. Plus: Capital One acquires Discover and Coca-Cola tries to reach K-Pop fans.

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Is it just fine to cut the line? Feb 20, 2024

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"Paying to cut the line” mentality is more prevalent than ever. Companies like Clear, Tinder and Universal have all been encouraging VIP line cutting measures where customers can pay a premium to completely bypass wait times. This isn’t anything new, but is this trend good for business? Plus: The EU’s tech woes continue and New York City is suing TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat.

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