Walmart to cut jobs amid a changing retail landscape
Major changes are afoot behind-the-scenes at Walmart. The retailer is cutting hundreds of jobs and shuttering its North Carolina office. Employees from certain locations are also being asked to move...
View ArticleDisney hiked its streaming prices, and Disney+ subscribers declined for the...
The Walt Disney Company posted first-quarter earnings Wednesday that beat on the top and bottom lines but also revealed the start of predicted streaming subscriber losses at its Disney+ service. The...
View ArticleAMD stock drops nearly 10% on earnings as AI data center business...
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock (NASDAQ: AMD) fell 9% before the bell on Wednesday after the company fell short on sales for its data centers, despite reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter...
View ArticleThis is what happens when Buy Now, Pay Later loans are folded into FICO scores
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans have become increasingly popular in recent years—originations grew tenfold between 2019 and 2021, for instance. Last year, roughly 20% of American consumers used one to...
View ArticleTransportation Sec. Duffy suggests changing air traffic rules and antiquated...
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday he is reconsidering rules that allowed air traffic control supervisors to reduce staffing at Washington’s Reagan National Airport before a...
View ArticleAmazon’s Alexa generative AI upgrade is finally coming after delays
Amazon is set to release its long-awaited—and delayed—Alexa generative artificial intelligence voice service, said three people familiar with the matter, and has scheduled a press event for later this...
View ArticleWhole Foods asks NLRB to set aside union win at a Philadelphia store
Amazon-owned Whole Foods is asking the National Labor Relations Board to set aside the results of a union election in which the first group of the company’s employees voted in favor of collective...
View ArticleFigure skating champions to perform at benefit for D.C. plane crash
Many of America’s top figure skaters will gather in Washington, D.C., for a live “Legacy on Ice” tribute show to support families impacted by the January 29 plane crash that killed young skaters...
View ArticleIn a time crunch? 3 ways GenAI can come through in a clutch
In just a couple of years, generative AI (GenAI) has made a big impact on the way people, companies, and entire industries think about work. It’s helping doctors and nurses, who spend more than a...
View ArticleTechnology is innovating sustainability and business value
The connection between innovation and climate action has never been more vital. As the urgency of global climate goals intensifies, industries are being forced to rethink old methods and adopt bold,...
View ArticleThe workplace: A frontier for bipartisan progress
Nearly half of Americans believe that we will see a civil war in the United States in our lifetime. As a corporate leader of a large, diverse team that operates across the United States, I am...
View ArticleThis copy trading app wants to produce the ‘next five Warren Buffetts’
Influencers are not only good for skinny jean and matcha recommendations. Now, they can advise you on where to invest your money. Founded by 23-year-old Steven Wang, Dub is an influencer-driven...
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OpenAI’s rebrand tries to tap into the emotional side of AI
When you think about ChatGPT, what do you see? A box. A prompt. A lot of text. OpenAI’s flagship product is defined by typography—it’s the way users communicate their queries, and the way the model...
View ArticleFord lost $5 billion on its EV business in 2024—and things could get worse...
Ford Motor on Wednesday projected up to $5.5 billion in losses on its electric vehicle and software operations this year, a loss similar to last year and a sign of the severe difficulties in cutting...
View ArticleOpenAI’s “deep research” gives a preview of the AI agents of the future
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. OpenAI’s “deep...
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This startup can measure custom insoles with just an iPhone camera
The Brannock device—that sliding metal gadget used in shoe stores to measure the dimensions of your feet—was invented 100 years ago this year. But footwear fitting hasn’t really gotten more advanced...
View ArticleGot Zoom fatigue? It might be because you’re sick of the way you look, says...
Are you suffering from “Zoom fatigue?” Exhausted from being on video calls multiple times a week, or even every day? Well, it may be because you’re sick of looking at your own face, according to a new...
View Article4 things entrepreneurial couples can teach every cofounder
Entrepreneurial couples and cofounding duos share a unique bond—whether they’re bound by marriage or business. Their synergy often stems from shared passions, complementary skills, and the drive to...
View ArticleAs the federal resignation offer looms, some workers dig in their heels
Federal employees have until 11:59 p.m. to decide whether to take a “deferred resignation” offer, which the Trump administration says would allow workers to leave their jobs yet retain pay and...
View ArticleBillabong, Roxy, Volcom on list of 120 stores closing as Liberated Brands...
It’s the end of an era for surf-and-skate-inspired clothing enthusiasts, as some once-beloved stores close their doors. Liberated Brands, which owns Billabong, Quicksilver, Volcom, Roxy, and other...
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