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Paden Gayle interviewed for Google twice and got rejected. Then he switched up his approach to interview prep and landed an offer.

A Google software engineer who was initially rejected gives 3 pieces of advice for landing a coding job

The chief executive officer of British smartphone startup Nothing is ending the company’s hybrid work arrangement — and he’s encouraging employees that aren’t happy with the decision to find a new job. Suggested Reading. Carl Pei, who founded the London-based consumer electronics firm in October 2020,...

A tech startup is ending hybrid work — and the CEO says employees who don't like it should leave

Formerly of Google Brain, Coursera, and Baidu, Ng has seldom stayed put for long, and it’s probably not a coincidence that his AI Fund just announced plans to raise another $120 million. Chances are Ng — who was appointed to Amazon’s board in April — is simply choosing to focus on investing for now. At the same time, these executive reshufflings often precede other, bigger news, so we’ll be watching for more news from Ng over the coming months.

Andrew Ng steps back at Landing AI after announcing new fund

That’s according to Medium CEO Tony Stubblebine, who on Wednesday published a recap of Medium’s recent digital Medium Day 2024 conference. Stubblebine says that Medium had over a million subscribers as of April, and that more members “than ever before” are subscribing to the company’s paid plans. (He didn’t volunteer a breakdown for that second claim.)

August was Medium’s first profitable month — ever

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Only 3 days left for massive savings on tickets to TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

The San Francisco Standard reports that Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary, is considering a subscription program that would let teens hail one of its cars solo and send pickup and drop-off alerts to their parents. In a survey, Waymo referred to the program as “Waymo Teen,” and floated prices ranging from $150 to $250 per month for up to 16 rides.

Waymo wants to chauffeur your kids

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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The HBCU Founders Initiative (HBCUFI) has proven to be instrumental in promoting entrepreneurship among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), assisting over 1200 startup founders through mentorship, resources, and bespoke programs. Recently, HBCUFI set a milestone by announcing a partnership with Microsoft and the Walton Family Foundation. The alliance aims...

HBCUFI, Microsoft, Walton Foundation amplify Black entrepreneurship

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Ho's stake in the newly-public company is worth nearly $70 million. Bloomberg estimates his family's fortune at $13 billion.

Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Meghan Markle's venture into the lifestyle space has not been met with universal acclaim, particularly from one well-known figure: Martha Stewart. Earlier this year, in March, Meghan unveiled her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand immediately drew comparisons to other celebrity wellness empires, particularly that of culinary icon Martha Stewart. However, these comparisons have reportedly struck a nerve with Stewart, who finds them both "irritating and insulting."

Meghan Markle 'Insulted' Martha Stewart as She 'Won't Hesitate to Take Her Down

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Recent developments have revealed that state-linked Chinese entities are using cloud services provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its competitors to access advanced U.S. technology and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, despite stringent export controls imposed by the U.S. government.

Chinese Entities Exploit Cloud Services, Including AWS, to Bypass U.S. Tech Export Controls

In a brief statement filed with government regulators on Thursday, Halliburton said it became aware of unauthorized access to its systems on Wednesday and responded by “proactively taking certain systems offline.” The company said it is “working to identify any effects of the incident.”. Halliburton, which has...

Halliburton shuts down systems after cyberattack

In a shareholder letter released Thursday, Peloton outlined its ongoing strategy to regain its financial footing. It highlights the implementation of a new one-time “used equipment fee” of $95 USD / $126 CAD. The move is an effort to squeeze additional revenue from second-hand products, over concerns that cheaper, slightly used bikes, treadmills and rowers could cannibalize used sales.

Peloton adds $95 activation fee for used equipment

Head-to-toe HD video was previously only available with the Doorbell Plus and Pro models. Now, according to Ring, the Battery Doorbell provides a 66% taller view of visitors compared to Ring Video Doorbell 2nd Gen, the previous generation of the company’s budget-friendly battery-powered product. The addition of a 150-degree by 150-degree field of view allows customers to see a full top-to-bottom view of what’s on their doorstep, making it easier to check which packages were just delivered.

Ring’s new battery doorbell has head-to-toe video

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Banking Circle and Skydo have partnered to provide payment solutions for Indian businesses that operate in international markets. This collaboration will enable the small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) using Skydo’s cross-border payments platform to offer their buyers in the United Kingdom and the European Union a broader range of local payment options, the companies said in a Thursday (Aug. 22) press release.

Banking Circle and Skydo Partner on Cross-Border Payment Solutions

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An e-bike rental company targeting food delivery workers is expanding from NYC to D.C.Why it matters: Whizz aims to be an affordable alternative to get gas-guzzling mopeds and unsafe bikes off the streets — all while addressing growing safety and regulatory concerns.How it works: The startup rents e-bikes for around $150 per month and offers rent-to-own programs. In NYC, where Whizz launched in 2022, couriers with partners DoorDash and GrubHub get a 15% discount.Whizz has around 250,000 "Brat-green" bikes on the roads and five brick-and-mortar hubs around NYC where customers can rent, repair, and exchange damaged bikes. Services are offered...

E-bike startup Whizz wants to transform D.C. food delivery

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Dropbox acquires Index Ventures-backed AI scheduling tool Reclaim.ai

Reclaim.ai, which was founded in 2019 by Henry Shapiro and Patrick Lightbody, said the company plans to continue developing its product under the new owner. It...

Dropbox acquires Index Ventures-backed AI scheduling tool Reclaim.ai

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