Meta’s Threads app rolls out first big batch of updates
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Meta’s Twitter rival app Threads on Tuesday rolled out its first major batch of updates since its launch…
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Babies R Us was gone for good. Now it’s back with a new US flagship store
By Parija Kavilanz, CNN (CNN) — First came Toys R Us’ roller coaster revival, and now Babies R Us is experiencing its own rebirth, too.…
Continue ReadingAmericans aren’t rebuilding their savings fast enough
By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN New York (CNN) — A recession could be miles away — or it could be just around the corner. It’s the storm that…
Continue ReadingBlackRock has been vocal about sustainability. It just appointed a Saudi oil executive to its board
By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, said Monday it has appointed Amin Nasser, chief executive of…
Continue ReadingTarget workers can now wear shorts
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Target has changed its dress code to allow more of its approximately 440,000 US-based workers to…
Continue ReadingThe battle for the ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark is over
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — Taco John’s, the regional chain that has “Taco Tuesday” trademarked, announced Tuesday…
Continue ReadingGoogle is building an AI tool for journalists
CNN By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — Google is developing an artificial intelligence tool for news publishers that can generate article text and…
Continue ReadingUN Secretary General embraces calls for a new UN agency on AI in the face of ‘potentially catastrophic and existential risks’
By Brian Fung, CNN (CNN) — The United Nations should create a new international body to help govern the use of artificial intelligence as the…
Continue ReadingMicrosoft unveils more secure AI-powered Bing Chat for businesses to ensure ‘data doesn’t leak’
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business (CNN) — Microsoft on Tuesday announced a more secure version of its AI-powered Bing specifically for…
Continue ReadingAmazon and Apple fined $218 million by Spain antitrust watchdog
Reuters Spain’s antitrust regulator has imposed fines worth a total of €194.1 million ($218 million) on Amazon and Apple for colluding to…
Continue ReadingIn-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in some states
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — In-N-Out employees in five US states will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new…
Continue ReadingRetail sales rose in June for third straight month
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — Spending at US retailers rose in June for the third month in a row, in a subdued show of resilience…
Continue ReadingAI is a concern for writers. But actors could have even more to fear
By Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — How many actors does it take to make the movies and shows produced by studios and streaming services?…
Continue ReadingPeacock is getting its first-ever price hike
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN) — Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, is getting its first-ever price hike.…
Continue ReadingTop economists urge bolder action on ‘crisis of extreme inequality’
By Hanna Ziady, CNN London (CNN) — More than 230 economists and political leaders have called on the United Nations and the World Bank to do…
Continue Reading‘Elusive’ Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000
CNN By Caolán Magee, CNN (CNN) — A first-edition 2007 Apple iPhone has sold for more than $190,000 at auction, far exceeding the estimate.…
Continue Reading‘Elusive’ Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000
By Caolán Magee, CNN (CNN) — A first-edition 2007 Apple iPhone has sold for more than $190,000 at auction, far exceeding the estimate. Dubbed…
Continue Reading‘Elusive’ Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000
CNN By Caolán Magee, CNN (CNN) — A first-edition 2007 Apple iPhone has sold for more than $190,000 at auction, far exceeding the estimate.…
Continue ReadingBiden administration announces new labels for gadgets that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks
By Brian Fung and Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The next time you’re in the market for a smart TV, fitness tracker or other connected gadget, you…
Continue ReadingEvergrande posts losses of $81 billion over two years as it reports long-delayed results
By Laura He, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Evergrande Group, the world’s most indebted property developer, has posted long-delayed financial results…
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