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☆ Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is annoyed with SpaceX's big rocket launches
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Jaures Yip | Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jeff Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, recently filed concerns to the FAA about Elon Musk's SpaceX, requesting that Starship's launch operations be potentially limited over environmental impact concerns. The SpaceX launch system is a work in progress. It also employs multiple properties "all within the vicinity " of SpaceX's proposed Super Heavy booster launches, Blue Origin said. SpaceX plans to launch 44 Starship-Super Heavy missions per year under a NASA lease, Blue Origin wrote in the filing. Neither SpaceX nor Blue Origin immediately responded to Business Insider's requests for comments ahead of publication.

Persons: —, Jeff Bezos, SpaceX's, Blue, Musk, Sue, chatbot Grok Organizations: Service, FAA, Elon, SpaceX, Business, Super, of, Kennedy Space Center, Heavy, NASA, CNBC Locations: SpaceX's

☆ Netflix co-CEO explains why the company keeps increasing prices for ad-free plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters explained the streamer's price hikes for ad-free plans. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt seems that every year viewers are watching streaming prices climb more and more — and Netflix is no exception. Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters explained the company's thinking behind the price hikes in a new interview. Peters recently told The Verge that the multiple price hikes to its ad-free plans in recent years are an effort to offer consumers a wider range of options — which require added investment to add that value.

Persons: Greg Peters, —, Peters Organizations: Netflix, Service, Business

☆ Elon Musk gives YouTuber a tour of SpaceX's new 'Starfactory' — take a look
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk gave YouTuber Tim Dodd a tour of SpaceX's Starfactory rocket production center. Starbase, located in south Texas, has transformed from tents to a massive production facility. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementElon Musk gave an early glimpse into SpaceX's new Starfactory production facility. Just a day before Starship's Flight 4 successfully landed in the ocean, Musk was at the SpaceX site giving science YouTuber Tim Dodd, known by his channel moniker "Everyday Astronaut," an exclusive tour of SpaceX's rocket factory, including the new facility.

Persons: Elon Musk, Tim Dodd, —, Musk Organizations: SpaceX, Service, Starship's, Business Locations: Texas

☆ Mark Zuckerberg's summer vacation look includes a $1,150 hypebeast t-shirt
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Zuckerberg sported a $1,150 Balmain t-shirt on vacation in Ibiza with his wife. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg — CEO, chairman, up-and-coming fashion icon? The Facebook cofounder was recently spotted sporting a $1,150 Balmain t-shirt while vacationing in Ibiza, Spain, with his wife, Pricilla Chan, People reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, —, Pricilla Chan, Zuckerberg Organizations: Balmain, Service, Saks Fifth, Business Locations: Ibiza, Spain

☆ Perplexity CEO explains why you need to understand your 'dopamine system' if you want to start your own company
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. "If you're not a person who gets that and you're really only getting dopamine hits from making money, then it's hard to work on hard problems," he said. Srinivas said he and his Perplexity cofounders, Denis Yarats and Johnny Ho, were already "obsessed" with search and knowledge-based products even prior to starting Perplexity, including work at Quora. Having already cultivated a passion for improving search quality made it easier for them to work on Perplexity without any "immediate dopamine hits." Advertisement"It's important to know what your dopamine system is — where do you get your dopamine?"

Persons: —, Aravind Srinivas, Lex Fridman, Srinivas, cofounders, Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Quora

☆ The Perplexity AI drama explained in 60 seconds
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AI search startup Perplexity was accused of "ripping off" Forbes' work without sufficient attribution. Wired then alleged Perplexity likely used "a secret IP address" to access content not intended for AI. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIf you follow AI news, there's a decent chance you've seen Perplexity taking some heat on social media in recent weeks. The AI search engine, which can scan the internet in real time to provide answers, is valued at over $1 billion and has received funding from Jeff Bezos and Nvidia.

Persons: Forbes, —, there's, Jeff Bezos Organizations: Wired, Perplexity, Service, Nvidia, Business

☆ Is it too hot to be outside? Plug in your ZIP code to check your city's 'heat risk'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The CDC and National Weather Service launched a map to forecast heat-related impacts across the US. It uses a five-tier color-numeric scale to indicate potential heat risks in your area. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWith temperatures rising alongside your electric bills, the CDC and National Weather Service launched a HeatRisk map to help you determine whether you can handle the heat. By plugging in your ZIP code, you can find out just how scorching your area will be for the next seven days — and the possible risks.

Persons: — Organizations: CDC, National Weather Service, Service, Business Locations: Midwest, Northeast

☆ 11 Tesla accessories to upgrade your ride, from a roadside safety kit to a $225 mattress
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tesla offers a range of accessories to enhance its five vehicle models, including the Cybertruck. Standard add-ons like floor mats and sun shades are available, alongside unique additions. 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 EV maker currently offers five vehicles: the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and, most recently, the Cybertruck.

Persons: Tesla, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Apple exec explains why you wouldn't want to run Apple Intelligence on your older iPhone
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The phone cutoff for Apple's gen AI system, Apple Intelligence, is the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Apple's AI head, John Giannandrea, said older iPhones can't handle the computational demands of AI. Apple Intelligence will roll out with iOS 18 and the new iPhone 16 lineup this fall. AdvertisementWhy can't you run Apple's fancy new AI features — collectively called Apple Intelligence — on your old iPhone? The company limited its highly anticipated generative AI system to only the latest iPhones — the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the upcoming lineup, presumably called the iPhone 16.

Persons: Pro Max, Apple's, John Giannandrea, —, Max Organizations: Apple Intelligence, Pro, Service, Apple, Business

☆ Elon Musk's gamer streams are a new way to hear him riff on Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Fans can tune into Elon Musk's gamer livestreams on X, which can last multiple hours. Musk streams under the handle cyb3rgam3r420 and plays games and answers questions via the chat. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . A known avid gamer, the Tesla CEO has recently been streaming live on X, formerly Twitter, the social media company he owns. The livestreams are under his gamer-focused handle @cyb3rgam3r420 (yes, it references 420 — a favorite number of Musk's), not his usual @elonmusk handle.

Persons: Musk, —, Elon Musk Organizations: Elon, Service, Business Locations: Mars

☆ Red-flag answers to avoid in hiring interviews, according to Tripadvisor's former CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewHaving a stellar résumé and LinkedIn profile is only half the battle to survive the job market. Nailing your interviews is a separate test — and the Tripadvisor cofounder Steve Kaufer recently shared some red-flag answers to avoid. AdvertisementIn other words, don't play the blame game in interviews, as it could suggest an inability to take responsibility when things get tough. Kaufer said he looks not only at the obstacles interviewees struggled with but at their ability to constantly evaluate and improve.

Persons: —, Steve Kaufer, Logan Bartlett, Kaufer, he'd, they'd Organizations: Service, Business, Software

☆ Red flag answers to avoid in hiring interviews, according to Tripadvisor's former CEO
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Nailing your hiring interviews is an entirely separate test, and Tripadvisor cofounder Steve Kaufer recently shared some red flag answers to avoid. Kaufer said he listens for tendencies to blame others (a red flag) or their ability to be empathetic to coworkers (a green flag). The answer to that question can also indicate differing definitions of hard work, the former Tripadvisor CEO said. For example, if the candidate viewed a task as difficult because they had to work on a single Saturday, that can be "kind of a red flag," Kaufer said.

Persons: —, Steve Kaufer, Logan Bartlett, Kaufer, Kaufe, he'll Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Why Tim Cook says he doesn't think about his legacy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Tim Cook discusses his legacy in an interview with tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee. The Apple CEO, who took over for Steve Jobs in 2011, said any legacy is for others to decide. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . So what will be the legacy of his successor, Tim Cook? Cook spoke to tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee in an interview released Wednesday, saying that "legacy is something that is defined by other people."

Persons: Tim Cook, Marques Brownlee, Cook, Steve Jobs, —, it's Organizations: Apple, Service, Business

☆ You're out of luck if you have an older iPhone and want to use Apple Intelligence
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024. AdvertisementApple finally threw its hat into the AI ring during its WWDC keynote on Monday, revealing a suite of generative AI features it calls Apple Intelligence. But most iPhone users will need to upgrade in order to use them. The Apple Intelligence features, which will be coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac, will be free for users and start rolling out to US users later this year. There's also a revamped Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence, that promises to be more useful by accessing specific actions within apps.

Persons: —, There's, Siri Organizations: Apple, Apple Intelligence, Service, Business

☆ It's not just you. Your streaming bill is more expensive this summer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Max is the latest streaming service to boost prices. Overall, your streaming bill this summer is likely higher than last year. AdvertisementIt's not just your electrical bill that's expected to go up this summer. Your streaming bill is also likely to hit your wallet harder this summer compared to last year. Ten of the top streaming services have boosted prices at least once in the past year, according to an analysis conducted by Business Insider.

Persons: Max, —, It's Organizations: Spotify, Service, Business

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