Monthly Archives: May 2025

Temu and Shein face massive tariffs. But don’t count them out of the U.S. e-tail scene, experts say

Despite Temu and Shein facing Trump’s high China tariffs, e-commerce experts say they are still capable of competing with rivals in the U.S.

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Musk clashes with neighbors in exclusive Austin suburb

Elon Musk may have a sizable fan base, but residents of the upscale Austin suburb of West Lake Hills, Texas, are unimpressed by their celebrity neighbor, reports the New York Times. Instead, a $6 million home Musk purchased in 2022 … Continue reading

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Employer.com scoops up another fintech in purchase of MainStreet.com

Employer.com has acquired MainStreet.com for an undisclosed amount, the latest fintech startup to get snapped up by the workforce management company. In a post on X, Employer.com Chairman and co-founder Jesse Tinsley said the two companies were “merging forces to … Continue reading

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OpenAI says non-profit will remain in control after backlash

The move follows a bitter power struggle over the business.

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The people refusing to use AI

Worried about the environment and the loss of skills, some people are resisting the rise of AI.

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Waymo ramps up robotaxi production at new Arizona factory

Waymo has played coy for years about exactly how many Jaguar I-Pace EVs are in its autonomous fleet — a figure that covers vehicles used in testing and commercial robotaxi operations. On Monday, the Alphabet company finally provided a peek … Continue reading

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Here are the SpaceX employees who were elected to run Musk’s new company town of Starbase, Texas

Elon Musk’s SpaceX prevailed in an election over the weekend to turn Starbase into a city that’s now led by employees.

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Uber and WeRide set their robotaxi sights on 15 more cities

Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide plan to expand a commercial robotaxi partnership and bring the service to another 15 cities over the next five years. The expansion comes five months after the two companies launched a commercial robotaxi … Continue reading

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OpenAI Backs Down on Restructuring Amid Pushback

The startup behind ChatGPT is going to remain in nonprofit control, but it still needs regulatory approval.

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Hinge Health says revenue increased 50% in first quarter — still no price range for IPO

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