Posts by Samie lein
This money-saving emporium is like Facebook Marketplace for gift cards
You don’t have to be an avid reader of restaurant industry trade publications—though I can attest that they are oddly fascinating—to realize that everything’s getting more expensive. The good news is that there’s an easy way to counteract those rising menu prices. By purchasing discounted gift cards, you can defray the cost of fast-food, fast-casual,…
Read MoreThe truth about finding cheap airfare, from the head of Google Flights
Google Flights is one of the most popular flight aggregators on the web. The site lets users search millions of flights to find the best routes and prices that meet their needs. Unsurprisingly, millions of people use Google Flights to find the best deals on holiday tickets. And the search for cheap flights has also…
Read MoreWhy you should kill the standing one-on-one meeting
By noon on a recent Tuesday, my calendar had already decided what kind of manager I would be. Back-to-back 1:1 meetings until the end of the day. Nothing was on fire, yet nothing was moving either. That might be fine in a slow cycle. It is not fine when you are releasing new features in…
Read MoreWhat Hollywood’s next potential merger means for streaming
One of Hollywood’s crown jewels is on the block: WarnerBros. Discovery, the parent company of HBO, CNN, and major movie franchises like Harry Potter and the D.C. universe, officially confirmed this week that it is open to a sale. The company has already received multiple offers, but wouldn’t disclose any of the parties bidding for…
Read MoreSocial Security payments will see these 3 changes in 2026: What to know about updates to benefits
The rules for collecting Social Security are changing in 2026. Two of the most important things to know if you’re collecting benefits: Your monthly check payments will increase, and if you’re planning on collecting benefits before retirement age and still plan to work, your checks could be reduced or even paused. For more on this,…
Read MoreWhat does ‘AI native’ even mean?
This week, news reports revealed that Meta would be cutting hundreds of jobs in its AI division. The layoffs will impact employees who work on AI products, research, and infrastructure. They come after Meta went on a hiring spree to shore up its AI efforts. But despite the job cuts, Meta’s chief AI officer told…
Read MoreSquare and Grubhub Enhance Food Ordering with Seamless Integration and Cash App Pay
In a bold move to streamline restaurant operations, Block, Inc. has announced an enhanced partnership with Grubhub aimed at simplifying how cafes and eateries manage food orders while offering customers new payment flexibility. This integration allows restaurant owners to utilize Square’s point-of-sale system alongside the popular delivery service, delivering a seamless experience for all parties…
Read MoreThere Are 3 Types of Leaders, Says Jay Shetty, and Only 1 You Want to Be
The hit podcaster, who has interviewed Bill Gates, Ray Dalio, and Selena Gomez, shares what he’s learned about leadership. Source link
Read MoreThere Are Lots of Ways to Raise Capital. Here’s How 3 Inc. 5000 Founders Did It
The founders of Bogg Bag, Culina Health, and Kona Ice spoke about growth capital at this week’s Inc. 5000 Conference. Source link
Read MoreSports betting is in the spotlight again as the FBI investigates the NBA
The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on charges of illegal sports betting has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of professional sports gambling across the U.S. Since widespread legalization, the multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy to…
Read MoreCountries press ahead with climate goals despite Trump’s agenda, but progress is slow
In the Marshall Islands, where the land averages only 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level, people are acutely aware of climate change. Their ancestors have lived on this string of Pacific islands for thousands of years. But as sea level rises, storms more easily flood communities and farmland with saltwater. Warming ocean water has…
Read MoreReddit Sued Perplexity for Data Scraping—and Compared the Startup to a ‘North Korean Hacker’
In a scathing filing, Reddit called Perplexity a “willing customer” of an illegal “data laundering” economy. Source link
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