Roku is doing more than ever, but focus is still its secret ingredient
It’s easy to forget how big a splash the first Roku box made when it debuted on May 20, 2008. At launch, the device worked only with Netflix, best known at the time as a
BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time. That’s more bad news for Elon Musk.
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I quit my job to stay home with my kids. It was the loneliest I’ve ever been.
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This misspelled $600 Trump watch is perfectly on-brand
Brand licensing deals can be an easy way to make a quick buck, but it’s not without risks. A man who splurged for one of President Donald Trump’s officially licensed watches learned that lesson the
Forget return-to-office. Hybrid now means human plus AI
For the past few years, “hybrid work” has meant splitting time between home and office. And for the most part, people like it—flexibility, fewer commutes, more balance. But there’s a new hybrid model on the
Germany’s new chancellor said it will build Europe’s strongest army — but can it deliver?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to build Europe’s strongest military. picture alliance / Contributor via Getty Images Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest military for Germany. Germany’s shift in defense policy followed Russia’s
Sergey Brin just gave away stock worth almost $700 million — but we don’t know who to
Google cofounder Sergey Brin is one of the world’s richest people. Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images Sergey Brin gave away more than 4 million Alphabet shares worth nearly $700 million. The gift is split between Class A
Check out the exclusive 18-slide pitch deck an ex-Uber leader used to raise $10 million to build AI for hospital-at-home tech
Adam Stansell, cofounder and CEO of Axle Health. Axle Health Axle Health just raised $10 million to bring Uber-style logistics to home healthcare. Demand for hospital-at-home care is exploding, and clinicians are scrambling to keep
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs tried to ambush Suge Knight with guns, his trial heard. What to know about the hip-hop heavyweights’ feud.
Sean “Diddy” Combs and Marion “Suge” Knight have been rivals since the 1990s. Richard Shotwell / Invision / AP / AP Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former assistant testified that he tried to ambush Marion “Suge” Knight
Former Elon Musk employees tell BI what he brings to the table as a leader — and whether that’s what Tesla needs right now
Elon Musk has been a fixture in Washington since Donald Trump became president, but is stepping away from DOGE to refocus on Tesla. Graeme Sloan for The Washington Post via Getty Images Elon Musk is
Jamie Dimon says he is a ‘red-blooded American patriot capitalist,’ but he sees how China’s hustle is paying off
“They have done an enormous job over the last 20 years lifting up their people,” JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said of China. Kevin Dietsch via Getty Images Jamie Dimon says he’s a “full-throated, red-blooded American
7 science-based strategies to boost your focus (and how music can help)
You sit down to tackle your to-do list, full of energy and ambition—but 20 minutes later, you’re bouncing between emails, Slack notifications, and random tabs about vacation deals. Another hour slips away. Sound familiar? In
Microsoft put an ex-Facebook exec in charge of a new AI unit. Internal memos reveal how it’s going.
Jay Parikh Microsoft Microsoft hired ex-Facebook global head of engineering Jay Parikh to lead a new AI unit called CoreAI. Internal memos Parikh has sent to employees reveal the unit’s early ambitions and accomplishments. Parikh’s
No time for graduation celebrations: How private equity’s recruiting cyclone is disrupting soon-to-be bankers’ summers
Some ambitious college seniors on their way to investment banking jobs are already networking for private equity roles that start in 2027. Edwin Tan/Getty Images Private equity reps are asking to meet with college seniors
My colleagues are all women. A female work environment has a lot of perks, but there’s one thing I really don’t like.
Getty Images Kate Collins has worked on an all-female nonprofit team since starting a new job in 2024. In the past, she’s worked in male-dominated media workplaces with rigid, then lenient, boundaries. Collins says
Sergey Brin says management is the ‘easiest thing to do with AI’
Sergey Brin said he has been using AI for managing teams at Google. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich Sergey Brin said he has used AI for leadership tasks, including delegating and promotions. Brin returned to Google in 2023
Millennials are sharing recession tips on TikTok
Fast Company’s Maria Jose Gutierrez Chavez reports on how millennials are taking over TikTok to share memories of life during the 2008 recession—and offer tips on how to survive.
I’ve hired thousands of people at Google, Meta, and Yahoo. Here’s how to stand out in your job search
Over the course of my career as an executive at Google, Yahoo, and Meta, and now as founder and CEO of my own firm, I’ve hired thousands of people. Across all those roles, one thing
Why (and how) DoorDash and Uber Eats are getting into the restaurant reservations game
A decade ago, the easiest way in the front door at a restaurant was often to call—or even just show up for a meal. Now, it’s far easier to book ahead, and the list of
Trump wants to defund national parks—but they have overwhelming bipartisan support
Early this month, the Trump administration proposed cutting more than $1.2 billion dollars of funding for the National Park Service. Meanwhile, new polling found that public parks are beloved by almost all Americans—making them among