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☆ How this popular iPhone feature get started by an intern
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Apple's Find My feature started from an intern's idea to track lost devices. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . And according to Apple's senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, the company's idea for the feature was found through surprisingly humble origins. Cue, in an interview with tech YouTuber Safwan AhmedMia (better known by his moniker SuperSaf), said that the company's Find My ecosystem was actually started by an intern. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: —, Apple's, Eddy Organizations: Apple, Service, Business

☆ People's Philips Hue smart lightbulbs are going rogue
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some Philips Hue bulbs have reportedly been randomly turning to full brightness. The company advised users to temporarily disconnect the Hue Bridge from Matter. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Some owners of Philips Hue bulbs have recently noticed their lights randomly turning to full brightness despite being set to dimmer levels, taking to social media to flag the issue. One person wrote to the brand on X, formerly Twitter, complaining that the issue had been going on "for a few weeks."

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☆ Why Microsoft is reportedly mandating its employees in China stop using Android phones for work
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | 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. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementMicrosoft has reportedly decided to block employees from using Android devices to access its corporate platforms because Google's mobile services, including its Google Play app store, are unavailable in China. That leaves Apple's app ecosystem as the only place for Microsoft employees in China to download and use the Microsoft Authenticator and Identity Pass apps, according to the report. AdvertisementA Microsoft spokesperson previously told Business Insider that "recent events have demonstrated a need to adopt a new culture of engineering security in our own networks."

Persons: —, Charlie Bell Organizations: Service, Bloomberg, Microsoft, Apple, Business, Future Initiative, Google, Android, US, State Department Locations: China

☆ Klarna CEO explains why it's important to give younger employees a shot at management and promote from within
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewWhile companies have been getting stingier with promotions in recent years, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski's philosophy has been quite the opposite. While employees may like this sentiment of nurturing internal talent, employers have veered in the opposite direction in recent years. AdvertisementHowever, Siemiatkowski, who became a CEO at just 23, said that he thinks it's "critical" to allow younger employees to progress with the company.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg is leaning into his meme era
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewThe memeification of Mark Zuckerberg continues — but lately, the Meta CEO seems to be just as in on the jokes. Zuckerberg surprisingly responded via Instagram Story with just the words: "Send Me Location," spurring incredulity among many. In a video announcing his company's latest AI features, Zuckerberg debuted his chain, which instantly caused a stir on social media. As another person tweeted, "Zuck definitely knows how to create a meme."

Persons: —, Mark Zuckerberg, Zuck, Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Israel Adesanva, Alexander Volkanovski, Joseph Rosenfeld, ORb48fArvU — sophie, @netcapgirl, Rosenfeld Organizations: Service, Business, Facebook, Tesla, MMA Locations: America, Zuck's

☆ The man who designed Apple's most iconic devices reveals which one just might be his favorite
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ive said Apple's first wearable product device reflects the evolution of our intimacy with tech. A decade later, the Apple Watch is one of the most popular wearables ever. Yet the device that might just be his favorite isn't in your hand, but it may be on your wrist — the Apple Watch. Three years after Jobs' death, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch, its first wearable device and major product line since the iPad. Apple products started off "sitting on your desk, and then they ended up in your bag, and then they ended up in your pocket," he said.

Persons: Jony, —, Steve, Steve Jobs, Jobs, Apple Organizations: Apple Watch, Service, Business, Apple

☆ Oakley founder lists $68 million brutalist home — see inside the concrete compound that looks like a Bond villain's lair
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

James Jannard listed a Beverly Hills compound for $68 million shortly after his record Malibu sale. The Oakley founder recently set a record with a $210 million Malibu mansion sale, surpassing Jay-Z. Jannard's net worth is an estimated $1.3 billion, per Forbes. AdvertisementJust days after making a record-breaking Malibu mansion sale for $210 million, Oakley founder James Jannard is back with another mammoth listing. The sunglasses mogul just put his Beverly Hills cement compound up for sale at $68 million, as first reported by Realtor.com.

Persons: James Jannard, Jay, —, Oakley, Realtor.com, Jannard Organizations: Malibu, Oakley, Forbes, Service, Beverly, Business Locations: Beverly, Malibu

☆ The author of 'Silicon Valley's bible' is back with a new report predicting how life will change for students and teachers
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewMary Meeker is back with a new report about AI and education — and it predicts how life will change for both students and teachers. And after a four-year break since publishing a report, Meeker has returned to give her industry insights. For teachers, she writes that using AI to accelerate learning, even for students who miss out on in-person lectures, will be "a new art form." Related stories"As technology evolves and becomes more widely available, teachers should be able to save time and increase productivity," Meeker writes. "On the research side, technical resource availability, such as GPU access, will likely be key to differentiation/leadership," Meeker writes.

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☆ She just moved into a neighborhood of 3D printed homes in Texas — see what it's like inside
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Glaeze began documenting her 3D printed home on TikTok shortly after moving into it in April. Glaeze also shows viewers a tour of a model 3D printed home by Icon. 3D printing construction startup Icon teamed up with home construction giant Lennar to build a community of 100 3D printed houses, called the Wolf Ranch, just north of Austin. "My favorite thing about living in a 3D printed house is really the aesthetic," Glaeze said. An aerial view of the 3D printed homes.

Persons: —, Daniella Glaeze, she's, Glaeze, it's, Glaze, Wolf Ranch Organizations: Service, Business, Vulcan, rainstorms, Lennar, Wolf Locations: TikTok, Austin, Texas

☆ Netflix is the rare company with 2 CEOs. So what happens when they disagree?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters thinks he and co-CEO Ted Sarandos have got it down. AdvertisementNetflix cofounder Reed Hastings remains board chairman after picking Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters to take over. Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty Images / Netflix"We disagree, we butt heads, we talk it out," Sarandos told Bloomberg at the time. "So did Reed and I, and so did you (Greg) and Reed (Hastings). They also have guidance when they need it from Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings, who they said is "still in the mix" to give his "counsel and perspective" when they run into disagreements.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg is 'almost ready' to reveal a prototype that left early testers 'giddy'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Meta will soon showcase its "full holographic" glasses prototype, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said. The prototype will feature advanced augmented reality tech, though it's not yet ready for sale. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMark Zuckerberg said Meta is "almost ready" to show off its latest augmented-reality prototype — and he sounds excited. The CEO teased Meta's upcoming "full holographic" glasses during an interview with YouTuber Kane Sutter, also known as Kallaway.

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☆ Mark Zuckerberg has a bone to pick with how some tech workers talk about AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mark Zuckerberg talked about one of his biggest turnoffs in the AI industry right now. Zuckerberg doesn't think there will be a single best AI, similar to how you don't use just one app. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementWhile Mark Zuckerberg has launched Meta headfirst into the AI arena, he's not a fan of some who think they're creating some sort of singular AI "God." "The future is not going to be one AI," Zuckerberg said.

Persons: Mark Zuckerberg, Zuckerberg, —, YouTuber Kane Sutter Organizations: Meta, Service, AIs, Business

☆ Airbnb CEO says AI hasn't really changed our daily lives — but that moment is coming
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said AI hasn't changed most people's lives yet. Despite ChatGPT's 2022 introduction, apps have still remained largely the same, he said. 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 . Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky thinks that will manifest in the next two to three years.

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☆ Robots keep getting creepier
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Jaures Yip | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewIt's not just nuts and bolts keeping robots together — now they can be made with living skin. The team said it was able to mimic human skin ligaments by bonding skin tissue to perforated 3D facial models and 2D robots. The team hopes the advancement will be useful "in the cosmetics industry and to help train plastic surgeons," according to a press release. While the development could prove helpful, some people online reacted to the robot's fleshy skin and facial movements with jokes or said they found it disturbing. Scientists reveal a smiling 2D facial robot covered with lab-grown living skin.

Persons: —, Shoji Takeuchi, Takeuchi, Elon Musk Organizations: Service, University of Tokyo, Business, Optimus Locations: Tesla

☆ 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.

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☆ 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.

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☆ 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.

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☆ 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

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