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☆ Amazon's Prime orders are getting delivered faster and faster
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Amazon said it delivered to its Prime members faster than ever in the first quarter of 2024. Its drivers delivered over 2 billion items "the same or next day" in Q1, the company reported. AdvertisementIf it seems like that Amazon Prime package you ordered showed up on your doorstep sooner than expected, it's probably not just your imagination. Major cities outside of the US, like London, Tokyo, and Toronto, saw three out of four of their items delivered in the same window. Prime members are now being offered free delivery on grocery orders over $35 from stores like Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and more.

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☆ Secondhand Birkins are grabbing Gen Z's attention
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Hermès, a luxury Italian brand that's existed for decades, is getting Gen Z's attention, a new poll says. The company is known for its highly-coveted Birkin bag that's dominating the resale market. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The luxury Italian brand is known for its exclusive and highly-coveted handbags like the Birkin and Kelly bags. Despite the attention from Gen Z, Hermès doesn't have an official TikTok account.

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☆ Frustrated Sephora workers say their makeup freebies and hours are drying up
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The difference, they said, is that as flex employees, their hours aren't guaranteed. Multiple employees told BI that May will be the last month that flex workers receive gratis. Related storiesWhen frustrated workers flooded the r/SephoraWorkers forum, a photo of a poster was uploaded that depicted the benefits flex employees earned compared to their coworkers. "We're all being pushed to sell, sell, sell," a current employee told BI. One former Sephora employee previously told BI that Sephora had changed from being a dream job for makeup lovers to "just a transaction" after several years.

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☆ Reid Hoffman interviewed his AI deepfake and it was pretty convincing
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Reid Hoffman sat down for an interview with a deepfake of himself. The bot discussed AI regulation and spoke in Klingon during the conversation. Reid AI and Hoffman asked each other questions throughout the interview posted Wednesday. AdvertisementIn their conversation, the two Reids discussed AI regulation, its capabilities, and ways Hoffman can improve his LinkedIn profile. Advertisement"There's a need for a framework that not only fuels innovation but also ensures AI benefits are fairly distributed, all while focusing on enhancing public good," Reid AI said.

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☆ TikTok's CEO is feeling the pressure and users are freaking out
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

TikTok's CEO is calling its users to action to support the app against US lawmakers seeking a ban. President Biden signed a bill that forces TikTok to be sold to an American company or face a ban. Users are freaking out over potentially losing access to their favorite app. AdvertisementTikTok CEO Shou Chew has issued a rallying cry to users that the company plans to fight a possible US ban. "Make no mistake, this is a ban," Chew said in the video.

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☆ Apple fans may already be moving on from the Vision Pro
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewSome tech devotees already seem to be losing interest in Apple's Vision Pro just months after the futuristic headset hit the market. That's bad news for Apple, which spent eight years and billions of dollars creating the Vision Pro. Apple has seemingly responded to the growing disinterest by boosting marketing around the device, evidenced by the Vision Pro's prime placement on the company's website. The Vision Pro requires its wearer to attach a battery, start the device, and move through its interface each use. BI's Jordan Hart foresaw some of those issues back in February, writing that she was running out of reasons to wear the Vision Pro after just one week.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg finally spilled the beans about his new chain necklace look
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Zuckerberg revealed the reason for his new chain necklace. The internet has been flooded with memes and compliments since Zuckerberg debuted the new look. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementThe hype around Mark Zuckerberg's new chain lives on, and the story behind it is pretty endearing. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Tesla just said it's going to launch cheaper EVs sooner than expected
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tesla says cheaper models are coming sooner than they'd planned. 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 . AdvertisementTesla is pivoting its plan for vehicle production amid a steep revenue drop in the first quarter of 2024. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Hey tech bros — there's got to be a better way to prove you're not a robot
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Captcha tests have been around for years, but they're getting more difficult. The "I'm not a robot" tests must evolve to keep up with advancing tech, experts said. To put it another way: the robots are making it harder to prove you're not a robot. The old Captcha tests were as simple as typing out distorted words. Advertisement"I keep falling into endless loops of non-stop 'prove you're human' tests.

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☆ Ozempic influencers are angry after TikTok's crackdown on weight loss content
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The video platform is cracking down on weight loss-related content in a new set of guidelines. The changes will restrict or outright ban certain types of weight loss videos. AdvertisementTikTok is phasing out weight loss content, and thousands of creators will have to find a new niche to post about. The new guidelines, which will go into effect on May 17, prohibit content centered on "extreme" diets, the misuse of medications for weight loss, and more. Creators who post about restrictive diets, "using medication or supplements for weight loss or muscle gain," or promoting weight loss products will find the content restricted to users 18 years and older, according to the guidelines.

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☆ Rise of Hate Spending: Americans Detest High Prices but Keep Shopping
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

According to experts I talked to, the surge in hate spending can be attributed to various factors. They're aware prices aren't going back to 2019 levels, and given everything everyone's just been through, they may as well live it up. She told me that she often finds herself outraged by prices — and then ultimately succumbs to the forces of capitalism. It's easy to say you want to cut back on spending, given high prices, but when a friend asks whether you want to go shopping, it's hard to say no. Hart, the Illinois writer with a brand-new Stanley cup, sees some of her spending as a way to reclaim power.

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☆ Billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have transitioned to their spring looks
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tech billionaires are stepping it up from the basic t-shirt and jeans they're known for donning. AdvertisementLook no further than Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as a real example of this fashion upgrade to his techy street style. Here's what Zuckerberg and his fellow wealthy tech titans are wearing this spring, according to style experts. Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesIn March, Bill Gates was spotted in a navy top while sitting in the crowd of a tennis match. Victoria Hitchcock; Oscar HeymanAs for her female clients, Hitchcock said they're going for understated shoe options and eye-catching jewelry.

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☆ From a jar of oysters to two spiders, these are the 10 weirdest things left in Ubers in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Every year, Uber publishes a its Lost & Found Index about items left behind by riders. Last year, more people contacted their driver about a lost item on January 21 than on any other day. Here are some of the weirdest items forgotten in Ubers in 2023. 1 item left behind in 2023 in the US, Uber's recap also mentioned some, shall we say, more unique items that drivers discovered last year. ), here are 10 of the weirdest items Uber said riders reported they lost in 2023:

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☆ Netflix smashed expectations, adding way more subscribers than Wall Street could have hoped for
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Netflix kicked off big tech earnings on Thursday, and massively delivered on its new viewer data. Its new subscribers grew by 9.33 million worldwide — almost double what Wall Street had expected. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Related storiesAnd its most-scrutinized number, the amount of new subscribers it gained, grew by 9.33 million in the quarter worldwide. That's almost double Wall Street's expectations for 4.8 million new watchers, as quoted by Bloomberg.

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☆ Five things that are hard to get even if you're pretty rich
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementHere are five things that are hard to do even if you're considered rich. The tournament is a favorite of the rich, and wealthy golf fanatics flock to Georgia during the first full week of April to attend. AdvertisementSecuring an apartment in this New York City co-op buildingThe River House sits along the East River of New York City. The 26-floor Art Deco River House is considered one of the most exclusive places to live in New York City. Its original location in New York City is one of the toughest reservations to secure.

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☆ 5 things that are hard to get even if you're pretty rich
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWealth grants access to a lot, but even the wealthy can't just buy anything. AdvertisementHere are five things that are hard to do even if you're considered rich. The tournament is a favorite of the rich, and wealthy golf fanatics flock to Georgia during the first full week of April to attend. AdvertisementSecuring an apartment in this New York City co-op buildingThe River House sits along the East River of New York City. Its original location in New York City is one of the toughest reservations to secure.

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☆ A former Facebook exec said he regrets not defending ousted Oculus cofounder Palmer Luckey from a 'witch hunt.' Drama ensued.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A key former Facebook exec has reignited discussion of Oculus founder Palmer Luckey's 2016 firing. Former Oculus CTO and ex-Meta VR exec John Carmack said on X that he regrets not defending Luckey. Carmack and Luckey joined Facebook after it acquired Oculus, the VR company founded by Luckey in 2012, for $2 billion in 2014. "The culture has changed a lot since you left (internal discussions have to be work focused)," Bosworth replied on X. Business Insider reached out to representatives of Bosworth, Carmack, and Luckey but didn't receive an immediate response.

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☆ We're a Gen Z couple making $250,000 combined, but it doesn't feel like we're top 10% earners
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Together, the New York City-based couple earns about $250,000 annually, with both making six-figure salaries. We're both less than five years into our careers, and while we're considered in the top 10% of earners, it doesn't feel like that at all. Whatever I have left after wedding expenses, I consider my discretionary spending money. My food and travel expenses are typically paid for when I'm working late into the evening, so it saves me a lot of charges.

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☆ Italy launched its long-awaited 'digital nomad visa' — here's who qualifies and how to apply
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

It just got much simpler for remote workers to move to Italy. Non-EU or Swiss citizens can now apply for a digital nomad visa that lasts for one year. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The Italian government defines digital nomads as non-European Union or Swiss citizens who are highly skilled, Euronews said. And while the digital nomad visa is only good for one year, it can be renewed — and your family can be included.

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☆ Jack Ma sends longest memo to Alibaba employees in 5 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jack Ma has some words of encouragement for Alibaba Group employees. AdvertisementAlibaba employees received a rare memo from cofounder Jack Ma, and the message was motivational. Ma spent years out of the public eye but resurfaced with some appearances and quiet business moves in 2023. His most recent venture into the spotlight is a long message shared to employees on an internal Alibaba forum, Reuters reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Tesla Cyberbeast auction hits $250,000 with only hours left to bid— take a look
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A souped-up Tesla Cyberbeast is up for auction on Sotheby's Motorsport. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. A Foundation series Cyberbeast is up for auction at Sotheby's Motorsport, and the window to place a bid is only hours away from closing. A week later, bids are topping out at $250,000 during the final hours of the auction. In a previous auction, one reseller was able to auction off their Cybertruck to a Porsche dealer for $244,500 — more than double the sticker price.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg owns over 1,200 acres of land. Here's a look at his properties across the US, from a Hawaiian doomsday bunker to Lake Tahoe estates.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Mark Zuckerberg has been quietly snapping up massive chunks of real estate for years. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg is one of the world's richest people, and his multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio reflects that. AdvertisementZuckerberg's real estate portfolio has an assessed value of around $200 million, according to Business Insider calculations based on property assessments. Here's what we know about his real estate.

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☆ How to claim $500 from Walmart as the chain pays up after accusations of overcharging customers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A class action settlement could mean a payday for Walmart shoppers. The shopping giant resolved allegations of overcharging customers in a $45 million settlement. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Walmart reached the $45 million settlement to resolve allegations that the retail giant overcharged shoppers for its sold-by-weight products, including packaged meat and certain bagged citrus, according to legal documents. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ New Yorkers are freaking out about — and poking fun at — the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the East Coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Here are some of the best jokes and memes to come out of the estimated 4.8-magnitude quake. 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 . East Coast residents were shaken up on Friday morning by an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.8. The next earthquake might not happen for another 10 years, but it's best to be prepared with more than just your smartphone.

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☆ Meta's AI image generator can't seem to grasp the idea that interracial couples exist
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Meta's AI image-generation tool is struggling to create images of interracial couples. Meta launched the standalone image tool, Imagine with Meta, late last year. The tool failed to correctly generate a Black man with a white wife when prompted by Business Insider. The same happened when BI asked it to produce an image of an Asian man with a white wife — only pictures of Asian couples were shown. However, the generator was able to successfully depict an interracial couple with a Black woman and a white husband.

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