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☆ Tesla's 'apocalypse-proof' Cybertruck thwarted by sand, snow, and regulator recalls
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementBut on May 2, a tourist on Nantucket found their Cybertruck trapped in the sand, requiring a tow truck to free it. According to the tow operator, the driver made one crucial error: He forgot to let air out of the tires. The tow operator said the safe spot for beach driving is between 18 and 22 psi. Representatives for Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ How One Latino Pastor Became a Foot Soldier for Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Jennifer Medina | Isadora Kosofsky | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On a recent Tuesday evening, two teenage boys approached their pastor, Camilo Perez, before Bible study. They wanted his take on a debate that had been gnawing at them. Their friends from a local public high school had been talking about discrimination against Latinos. Did the pastor agree? As he ministers to a growing flock of 250 families in the dusty suburbs of Las Vegas, Mr. Perez has transformed from a leader who rarely acknowledged politics to an eager foot soldier in the cultural and political battles in his adopted country.

Persons: Camilo Perez, ” Mr, Perez, ” Locations: United States, America, Las Vegas

☆ This 'locked-in' risk management advisor gets his followers hyped about 'hammering spreadsheets' and quarterly meetings
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Davis Clarke, a risk management advisor at Citizens, has gained quite a following on social media. AdvertisementYou don't have to look far on social media to find people who are sick and tired of their office jobs. But one office worker has gained a following for his unabashedly upbeat and positive content. In one video, he's walking through downtown on a Monday morning, ready to start "hammering spreadsheets and chugging waters." Build a social media account and use it to show the world the values he cared about.

Persons: Davis Clarke, Clarke, —, he's, he'll, Tom Ranucci, Ranucci, wasn't, they'll Organizations: Citizens, Service, Citizens Bank, Business, selfies, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Boston Marathon Locations: Boston, America, Seattle

☆ Top Gear gets early look at Cybertruck update that'll help prevent fingers from being crushed in the 'frunk'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Top Gear recently tested the Tesla Cybertruck's camping accessories. There's a software update for sensors that will hopefully prevent smashed fingers, as well as a sleek new cooler. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The frunk's sharp edges have been cause for concern, especially with some viral videos showing that the closing hood was capable of slicing through carrots — and possibly, misplaced fingers. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Jack Rix Organizations: Gear, Service, Business

☆ LinkedIn wants you to compete against your coworkers and classmates with its new Wordle-like puzzle games
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Its new puzzle games include trivia, word association, and a colorful twist on sudoku. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you get tired of networking the next time you're on LinkedIn, you can now take a break with one of its competitive puzzle games. The social media site announced a new suite of games this week, seemingly looking to capitalize on the hype surrounding Wordle and other online puzzle games to keep its users coming back. Online word puzzle games seem to have exploded in popularity in recent years.

Persons: —, We've, Lakshman Somasundaram, you'll Organizations: Service, LinkedIn, The New York Times

☆ College students desperate for jobs are getting scammed online by criminals posing as tech recruiters
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

College students are increasingly targeted by job recruitment scammers, the FTC warned. Scammers use fake listings and pose as recruiters to steal money and identities. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. But they can also target a college student's identity or bank information. AdvertisementThe Wall Street Journal recently interviewed students who had encountered scammers during their job hunts.

Persons: —, scammers, Murray Organizations: FTC, Service, Street, Microsoft, Murray Resources Locations: Houston

☆ AI has yet to be truly transformational like the internet, CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AI-powered solutions need to incorporate real-time data into their responses to be the most useful, he added. "My life has not been transformed by AI," MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria said in an interview with TechCrunch. AdvertisementAI services will have to incorporate "real-time data" to make them transformative to the average person, Ittycheria said. "I think that's where we will start seeing much more sophisticated apps, where you can embed real-time data along with all the reasoning." Bill Gates has compared AI to seismic tech advancements like the invention of the PC or the internet.

Persons: it's, Dev Ittycheria, —, Ittycheria, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg Organizations: Service, TechCrunch

How the U.S. Humanitarian Pier in Gaza Will WorkA humanitarian pier the U.S. military will bring to the Gaza Strip is currently being assembled and is expected to be ready to receive initial shipments of food and other aid early next month, according to military officials. Pier At the pier, loaded aid trucks are driven to Gaza’s shore. Gaza Strip EMPTY TRUCKS return to the pier Humanitarian partners will pick up aid near the shore to take it into the Gaza Strip. Pier At the pier, loaded aid trucks are driven to Gaza’s shore. Gaza Strip EMPTY TRUCKS return to the pier Humanitarian partners will pick up aid near the shore to take it into the Gaza Strip.

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☆ Meta's median pay for employees is $379,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The median employee at Meta earned over $379,000 in 2023, according to a recent filing. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . That's according to a recent SEC filing, where the company stated that its median employee made just over $379,000 in 2023. But within the world of Big Tech, Meta's median salary isn't as eye-popping as it might seem.

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg's, Zuckerberg Organizations: Meta, Google, Service, SEC, Big Tech, Industry

☆ Here's why the internet keeps telling people to look at their keyboards
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A new social media trend is urging users to "look between" certain letters on their keyboard. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. That's because of a new trend that is enthralling — and irritating — thousands of users on X and other similar platforms. cheaters will tell you they love you and then their actions tell you to look between h and l on your keyboard. that's all we baggin' this year, trust — ً (@ahdebee) April 21, 2024look between Y and I on your keyboard, that’s all I want.

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☆ The rise of China's Tesla killer
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Chinese automaker BYD briefly eclipsed Tesla as the world's top seller of electric vehicles. Here's how a little-known Chinese brand proved it could go toe-to-toe with an industry giant. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . For a brief moment earlier this year, the Chinese automaker unseated Tesla as the world's top seller of electric cars. Here's the story of the company that proved it could outsell Elon Musk.

Persons: BYD, Tesla, —, Elon Musk Organizations: Service Locations: China, America

☆ Samsung reportedly tells executives they're working 6 days a week now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Samsung Group is introducing a six-day workweek for executives, according to a recent report. AdvertisementWhile some companies are embracing four-day workweeks, Samsung Group is reportedly moving in the opposite direction — at least for executives. Samsung Group is implementing a six-day workweek for executives across all of its divisions, with some starting as early as this week, according to a new report from The Korea Economic Daily. Some executives at other divisions have already been working six-day weeks voluntarily since the start of the year, the Daily said. Samsung Electronics executives will have the option of coming in either Saturday or Sunday, according to the report.

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China is punishing citizens who can't repay their debts by cutting off access to social services. So-called deadbeat debtors are blacklisted, facing travel restrictions and government jobs. That means that delinquent debtors are restricted from accessing some services in the country, like high-speed trains and air travel. Unlike most other countries, China doesn't allow most people to write off their debts with bankruptcy, per the Journal. The worst offenders may face trouble getting loans and travel restrictions — similar to the experience of blacklisted debtors.

Persons: It's, shirkers, That's Organizations: China, Wall Locations: China

☆ GMC says its electric Sierra pickup will top Tesla's Cybertruck range by 100 miles
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

GMC increased the range for its upcoming Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 to 440 miles. That's one of the best numbers among electric pickups, including the Tesla Cybertruck. GMC announced the final specs for its new Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, including a range of about 440 miles — a 10% increase from the initial 400-mile estimate. That's also 100 miles more than the Cybertruck, its most high-profile competitor, which has an advertised range of 340 miles for its beefiest version. AdvertisementDenali Edition 1 deliveries are expected to begin this summer, starting at $99,495, GMC said, followed by other trim levels like the Sierra EV Elevation and the Sierra EV AT4.

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☆ 3 smartphone makers that Apple should be worried about
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Apple's share of the global smartphone market shrank nearly 10% in the first quarter of 2024, IDC reported. Here are three of Apple's biggest competitors. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . So who are Apple's biggest rivals and the rising threats trying to eat its lunch? That means Samsung has overtaken Apple in global smartphone shipments.

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☆ The cars that tech CEOs and founders have driven — from flashy McLarens to more modest sedans
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | Mary Hanbury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tech moguls vary greatly in their choice of cars. Some favor luxury sports cars like McLarens, while other favor unassuming sedans like Ford Fusions. Here are some of the cars driven by the wealthiest of the tech world. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementThe world's most successful tech moguls have many things in common, but taste in cars isn't one of them.

Persons: —, Sam Altman Organizations: Service, Business

Instead of relying on self-help books or just nonfiction pieces, Elon Musk reads across genres. BI explored Musk's interviews and social media to compile a list of 16 books he recommends. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Elon Musk, —, Tesla, he's, bibliophiles, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Organizations: Service, Business

☆ The iPhone notification you definitely don't want to get
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Apple reportedly notified some iPhone users in 92 countries that they were targeted by spyware. The alerts go to people Apple believes were targeted by spyware, such as politicians, activists, and journalists. AdvertisementThere's one alert that you really don't want to get on your iPhone. That's the warning that some iPhone users in 92 countries received on Wednesday, TechCrunch reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Apple Organizations: Apple, Service, TechCrunch, Business

☆ The famous Toyota 4Runner got a facelift for the first time in over a decade — see the new beefed-up version with a hybrid option
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner includes several new features, including a new hybrid option. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementToyota recently unveiled its 2025 4Runner, the newest reimagining of its classic SUV design — and, for the first time, there's a hybrid option included. The 4Runner isn't the first Toyota off-roader to get the hybrid treatment; the company already offers hybrid variants of its Land Cruiser and Tacoma pickup truck, among several other models. The exact price range of the new 4Runner is unclear, but the previous model starts at around $41,000.

Persons: —, Dave Christ Organizations: Toyota, Service, Cruiser, Tacoma, Toyota North America

☆ There was a huge spike in people Googling that their 'eyes hurt' during the eclipse
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Online searches reporting eye discomfort spiked during the eclipse, according to Google Trends. Doctors say that for those who took appropriate precautions, discomfort immediately after the eclipse probably doesn't indicate serious eye damage. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Google searches for "eyes hurt" spiked around the time of the eclipse, suggesting that viewers of the eclipse were worried their discomfort might mean something more serious. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Google, Service, Business Locations: Texas, Maine

☆ Snapchat is walking back a friend-ranking feature after reports of teen anxiety
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Snapchat is changing a friend-ranking feature over reports of it causing teen anxiety. The premium feature allowed users to see their position in their friends' so-called Solar System. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The so-called Solar System feature, which is available to Snapchat+ users, shows where you rank in a particular friend's "orbit," based on how often you communicate.

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☆ General Electric's 132-year journey from American manufacturing icon to fallen giant
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Dominick Reuter | Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

General Electric was an icon of American innovation and manufacturing for most of its history. The company reached its peak in 2000, but had a rocky journey entering the 21st century. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementOver the course of the 20th century, General Electric grew into a powerhouse — literally — of American industry. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Thomas Edison Organizations: GE, Service, Electric, Business

☆ Barry Diller says Trump Media is 'a scam' and people buying shares are 'dopes'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Barry Diller thinks that shareholders of Truth Social's owner have been scammed. The IAC chairman pointed to Trump Media's low revenue and said he doubts Truth Social will grow. Shares for Trump Media and Technology Group initially surged after going public, but have since tumbled. AdvertisementBarry Diller has a message for Trump Media shareholders: "I think they're dopes." But that moment in the sun was short-lived, and shares of the former president's social media platform have since come crashing down to earth.

Persons: Barry Diller, — Organizations: Truth, IAC, Trump, Trump Media, Technology Group, Service, Business

☆ Mark Cuban says pushing back against Elon Musk on X is fun: 'I have no problem sharing my opinion'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Cuban says he enjoys his online sparring matches with Elon Musk. Cuban told podcaster Lex Fridman that he likes pushing back on Musk's platform. AdvertisementMark Cuban is having fun prodding Elon Musk. And Cuban says he enjoys poking the bear — even if his discussions about DEI with the tech mogul aren't always fruitful. He just comes back with snark comments," Cuban said in an interview on the Lex Fridman Podcast.

Persons: Mark Cuban, Elon Musk, podcaster Lex Fridman, —, Musk, aren't, Lex Fridman Organizations: Elon, Service, Business

☆ Watch the crazy AI short films and videos created by artists with early access to OpenAI's Sora tool
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Camilo Fonseca | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

OpenAI has released the first third-party videos produced with its unreleased Sora tool. The new clips include a bizarre nature documentary and the story of a man with a balloon for a head. The AI videos are impressive, but one former Stability AI exec accused OpenAI of "artistwashing." AdvertisementThe first artist-produced videos from OpenAI's Sora are here, and they give a glimpse at what Hollywood or other storytellers could create with the text-to-speech AI tool. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: OpenAI, —, OpenAI's Sora Organizations: Service, Hollywood, Business Locations: Hollywood

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