The popularity of “heated rivalry” has even surprised TV executives
The show, which streams on HBO Max, doesn't have the largest audience, but its viewership grew very quickly in just a few weeks.
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Volkswagen is suffering more than its rivals from the problems in the car industry
The German automaker's sales in the United States fell last year, hit by tariffs and the end of tax breaks for electric vehicles.
OpenAI asks contractors to upload work from previous assignments to evaluate the performance of AI agents
OpenAI asks third-party contractors to upload real assignments and tasks from their current or previous workplaces so it can use the data to evaluate the… Read More »OpenAI asks contractors to upload work from previous assignments to evaluate the performance of AI agents
Recruiting in the US continues at a modest pace, but the weaknesses are clear
The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth in 2025 was the lowest in five years.
X Didn't solve Grok's “undressing” problem. It just makes people pay for it
After creating thousands of “undressing” photos of women and sexualized images of apparent minors, Elon Musk's X has apparently limited who can generate images with… Read More »X Didn't solve Grok's “undressing” problem. It just makes people pay for it
The EU and South America will form a free trade area with 700 million people
The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States' turn to coercion in its relations with other countries.
Silicon Valley billionaires are panicking over California's proposed wealth tax
Did California lose? Larry Page? The co-founder of Google and Alphabet, who left day-to-day operations in 2019, has seen his net worth skyrocket in the… Read More »Silicon Valley billionaires are panicking over California's proposed wealth tax
Trump is playing a power game in Latin America. China is already there.
China has built a dominant strategic position in the region as the main lender and trading partner. The country is closely watching President Trump's next… Read More »Trump is playing a power game in Latin America. China is already there.
Wary of investments in Venezuela, major oil companies are flocking to the White House
The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty are worrying executives at major Western oil companies, who plan to meet President Trump on Friday.
Why are Grok and X still available in the App Stores?
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is used to flood X with thousands of sexualized images of adults and apparent minors wearing minimal clothing. Some of… Read More »Why are Grok and X still available in the App Stores?
Trump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
The move, an effort to make housing more affordable, would be a back-to-future moment for the two mortgage companies. Buying risky mortgage bonds almost caused… Read More »Trump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
Why a Chinese robot vacuum company spun off not one but two EV brands
For Chinese companies, the bet is that lower prices and more AI features will convince people to wear smart glasses all day and have their… Read More »Why a Chinese robot vacuum company spun off not one but two EV brands
Polymarket does not pay users who bet on a US invasion of Venezuela
Polymarket users were betting on whether the US would invade Venezuela, but the prediction market said the capture of the Venezuelan president did not constitute… Read More »Polymarket does not pay users who bet on a US invasion of Venezuela
AI devices are coming. Will your favorite apps come along for the ride?
Giants from Silicon Valley Like Amazon, Meta and OpenAI, they are racing to develop “operating systems” for AI-powered devices – and 2026 is likely the… Read More »AI devices are coming. Will your favorite apps come along for the ride?
The US trade deficit has fallen to its lowest level since 2009 as tariffs reshape trade
The monthly trade deficit continued to shrink in October after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs, the latest data showed.
