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Prosecutors accused luxury real-estate agents Oren and Tal Alexander of sex trafficking this month. They are the latest in a series of top figures in real estate accused of sexual abuse or harassment. Some in the industry say its structure, partying, and cult of personality are all partly to blame. The Alexander brothers, luxury brokers […]
Google on Friday proposed possible remedies to resolve an antitrust case over its search business. Last month, the DOJ suggested that the judge force Google to sell its Chrome browser. Judge Amit Mehta is expected to rule on the final remedies by August 2025. Google on Friday proposed limitations to its search partnerships as a […]
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy pressured Republicans to scrap their bill to keep the government funded. The US government is now set to shut down early Saturday morning if Congress doesn’t act. A shutdown would furlough thousands of federal workers, impacting programs many Americans rely on. The US is once again on the brink of […]
Batool Fatima moved to Bengaluru, “India’s Silicon Valley,” nearly 25 years ago. She said the city felt like a dream when she arrived but now it’s struggling with urbanization. After a water crisis this year, some people are leaving Bengaluru but Fatima plans to stay. This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with […]
As a personal stylist, I think the quiet-luxury look is easy to achieve. Look for high-quality pieces in classic silhouettes, which can be found on sale or secondhand. Accessorize with simple pieces and avoid wearing too many designer logos. As a personal stylist, I love trends like quiet luxury that encourage people to buy quality […]
Amazon has faced repeated delays in launching a new AI-powered Alexa. Integration with partners like Uber and Ticketmaster has complicated troubleshooting processes. Latency and compatibility issues have also caused delays. Amazon’s Alexa seems like the perfect product for the generative AI era. Getting this powerful technology to actually work well with the digital assistant is […]
“Outlander,” “Based on a True Story,” and “The Sex Lives of College Girls” return this week. Movies including “Blitz,” “The Piano Lesson,” and “Alien: Romulus” are streaming. New shows like “Interior Chinatown” and “A Man on the Inside” are out, too. Several popular TV shows had their premieres this week. The beloved historical drama “Outlander” […]
Amazon discussed partnerships with other companies for an AI-powered Alexa upgrade. Partners under consideration included Uber, Ticketmaster, and Instacart: internal document. The new Alexa aims to be a personalized assistant, handling diverse tasks across different devices. Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa upgrade could launch with several major partners handling specific tasks such as ride-hailing, grocery shopping, and […]
At 30, I reluctantly bought a smartphone once life with my flip phone became too difficult. Now that I text so much and use social-media apps, I have less to talk to friends about in person. Despite the benefits of having a smartphone, I feel more isolated and like I rely on it too much. […]