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Airbnb is rolling out its biggest redesign ever to transform from a property-rental platform to a hub for experiences and services that could be found at any given location — all organized or operated by local talents or experts. The Big Picture: Airbnb, faced with a worldwide vibe shift on short-term rentals, wants to be […]
Steuart and Tom Walton, two grandsons of Walmart founder Sam Walton, are converting the company’s old HQ in Bentonville, Arkansas, into a flexible, STEM-focused university. Why It Hits: The concept of a college education appears to be undergoing an existential crisis, as entry-level jobs seem harder than ever to come by post-graduation, and the rising costs of […]
OpenAI has reversed its plan to reorganize the AI firm to divorce its non-profit board from its for-profit arm. Why It Hits: OpenAI has been touting its for-profit plan for a while now in an effort to ramp up fundraising, compete with the growing number of rivals, and make a lot of investors very, very […]
Even though the White House is partly trying to bring more manufacturing jobs back to the US with its tariff and trade policies, those jobs — especially ones that are repetitive or dangerous — may actually be mostly taken over by new AI-powered, autonomous robots. The Big Picture: Nearly every American corporation says manufacturing in […]
Hydro Flask, one of the most popular beverage bottle brands on the market, is bucking trends by releasing a micro version of its insulated bottle… and has been selling out all year. Why It Hits: 2024 was the year of the Stanley Cup, as people felt they needed to carry almost a full day’s worth […]
Nike announced that it’s partnering with world-record Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon on an ambitious attempt to help her become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes. Why It Hits: Despite being the world’s largest sportswear brand, Nike has been sagging under declining sales and waning cultural relevance as competition has heated […]
Tokyo is in the spotlight for redefining the downtown district to include multiple distinct, mixed-use business areas that cater to the full spectrum of people who work there — making it feel more like a college campus than a typical downtown. The Big Picture: COVID majorly derailed downtown development, as remote work took hold and […]
Walmart has introduced a generative AI tool that can help the retailer determine fashion trends and pivot its manufacturing in record time. Why It Hits: Temu and Shein became wildly popular because of their ability to pump out trending clothing faster than anyone else and at a bargain-bin price point (although that’s changing). But with […]
As the return-to-office mandate takes effect, companies are redesigning their offices to program specific vibes… and color is a major part of the equation. The Big Picture: Workers have gotten used to the comfort of home offices and seeing the unique set-ups of colleagues on Zoom, but many employers allege that remote work doesn’t allow […]
An EV startup called Slate Auto, quietly backed by Jeff Bezos, is planning to start production next year on a low-cost pickup truck that grows with you and your budget. The Big Race: Bezos is already facing off against Elon Musk on broadband satellites and is now stepping further onto his turf with EVs. With […]