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YouTube has grown into a massive economic force, adding more than $55 billion to the U.S. GDP in 2023. But for many creators, ad revenue and sponsorships are no longer enough. Unpredictable algorithms and shifting monetization rules have pushed top YouTubers to diversify their income, often turning side projects into multimillion-dollar brands. From Merch to…
A notorious ransomware gang is reportedly targeting executives at major companies, claiming to have stolen sensitive information from Oracle’s widely used E-Business Suite. Google cybercrime analysts say the attacks began around September 29, with hundreds of compromised email accounts sending extortion messages to corporate leaders. Google’s head of cybercrime analysis, Genevieve Stark, confirmed that the…
Amazon is streamlining the way Prime members shop online with a new feature that makes adding items to upcoming deliveries faster and easier. The update, rolling out across the Amazon app and website, aims to match how people actually shop throughout the week rather than in a single, planned order. Simplifying Weekly Shopping Traditionally, shoppers…
Apple is recalibrating its wearable strategy, sidelining plans for a lighter, cheaper version of its Vision Pro VR glasses to accelerate the development of AI-enabled smart glasses. The move signals the tech giant’s intent to compete directly with Meta in the emerging smart eyewear market. Apple Prioritizes AI Smart Glasses According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman,…
Tesla reported delivering 497,099 vehicles in the third quarter, marking a historic high for the automaker. This represents a 29% increase from Q2 and about 7% higher than the same period last year. Analysts attribute the surge primarily to buyers rushing to claim the $7,500 federal EV tax credit before it expired. Other U.S. automakers…
As international tensions and stricter Visa policies disrupt traditional study-abroad pathways, India’s Leverage Edu has emerged as a nimble solution for students seeking global education opportunities. The eight-year-old edtech startup helps students pivot from destinations like Canada to Germany, and from India to emerging markets such as Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. This agility has fueled…
OpenAI has made headlines again, this time by selling $6.6 billion in shares held by current and former employees. According to Bloomberg, the sale has propelled OpenAI’s valuation to a staggering $500 billion, making it the most valuable privately held company in history. Major investors in the transaction included SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, Thrive Capital,…
Microsoft is reshaping how it sells artificial intelligence to everyday users. On Wednesday, the company announced it will stop promoting its standalone Copilot Pro subscription and instead launch Microsoft 365 Premium, a $19.99 monthly plan that combines AI tools with its popular productivity apps. From Copilot Pro to 365 Premium Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced…
Amazon is expanding its grocery ambitions with the launch of Amazon Grocery, a new private-label brand offering more than 1,000 everyday food items at competitive prices. The move combines Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly products into a single line, aiming to give budget-conscious shoppers a wider variety of options without sacrificing quality. Consolidating Grocery Brands…
The BRICS bloc is intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on the US dollar, marking a tangible shift toward de-dollarization. With over 6,000 tons of gold reserves and a growing network of alternative payment systems, member nations are laying the groundwork for a potential BRICS currency. Analysts say the bloc’s approach is no longer theoretical—it is…