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AI-powered PCs, agents and assistants, and wearables: This week's AI launches

Each week, Quartz rounds up product launches, updates, and funding news from artificial intelligence-focused startups and companies.Read more...

yesterday 9

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Britney Nguyen

The best ways to save money on energy bills this winter

Friday, January 10th is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day — a perfect time to start thinking about how to save on your energy bill and...

previous day 10

Quartz

Ben Kesslen

Trump's tariffs talk is cranking up imports even as the threat of a port strike ends

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are pushing companies to keep importing more goods, even as the pressure of a potentially...

previous day 20

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William Gavin

The Dow plunges 500 points as a strong jobs report and inflation fears crush rate cut hopes

The Dow fell over 500 points on Friday morning after new job reports surpassed expectations, and the Federal Reserve indicated that interest rate...

previous day 10

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Vinamrata Chaturvedi

Nvidia says Biden's new chip restrictions will 'harm' the economy and set the U.S. back

The Biden administration’s anticipated chip restrictions are being criticized by chip leader Nvidia (NVDA).Read more...

previous day 7

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Britney Nguyen

Wayfair eyes physical retail as it slashes over 700 jobs

Budget-furniture seller Wayfair (W) is shifting its focus toward physical retail stores and North American markets as it cuts over 700 jobs and...

previous day 3

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Francisco Velasquez

Trump's rhetoric forces investors to wonder what's real policy, strategist says

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers (IBKR), spoke with Quartz for the latest installment of our “Smart Investing” video...

previous day 2

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Andy Mills

Zuckerberg goes full Trump, Musk cuts DOGE expectations, TikTok's day in court: Politics news roundup

Mr. Trump is returning to Washington — and tech giants don’t want to miss out. Read more...

previous day 0

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William Gavin

Delta stock soars as its CEO predicts 2025 will be its 'best financial year' ever

Delta Air Lines (DAL) on Friday revealed a first-quarter outlook above analysts’ expectations as the carrier expects strong demand for travel to...

previous day 0

Quartz

William Gavin

Starbucks and Disney team up, Taco Bell's upgrade, McDonald's DEI shift: Food news roundup

Starbucks has rolled out new menu items alongside a limited-time promotion featuring Minnie Mouse tumblers. Taco Bell is also expanding its Luxe...

previous day 0

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Francisco Velasquez

Sonic is joining Starbucks, McDonald's, Taco Bell, and others in the value wars

Sonic is the latest to enter the ongoing “value wars” with a new “Daily Cravings & Savings” promotion.Read more...

previous day 2

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

What can blockchain do beyond crypto?

If you’re familiar with cryptocurrency, you’ve likely come across the term ‘blockchain.’ Blockchain is the foundational technology behind...

previous day 0

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Vinamrata Chaturvedi

Nvidia's AI agents, Delta's play, and insurance denials: AI news roundup

The tech world is focused on Las Vegas this week as companies show the industry’s future at the Consumer Electronics Show. Nvidia CEO Jensen...

previous day 1

Quartz

Britney Nguyen

Trump's Ozempic tariffs, Zepbound on Medicare, and rising drug prices: Pharma news roundup

El Lilly’s blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound is now eligible for coverage under Medicare prescription drug plans, when prescribed to treat...

previous day 3

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Bruce Gil

Office vacancies hit a new high in 2024 despite return-to-office push

Despite pressure from the county’s biggest companies to get workers back in the office, the rise of hybrid and remote work has led to record-high...

previous day 0

Quartz

Bruce Gil

Payrolls rose 256,000 and unemployment dropped slightly in December

The last jobs report of 2024 showed the labor market in good shape after the Federal Reserve warned of a more cautious approach to interest rate...

previous day 4

Quartz

Rocio Fabbro

The 10 most competitive housing markets in 2025, according to Zillow

After a tough 2024, prospective homebuyers aren’t expected to see much relief this year.Read more...

previous day 1

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Rocio Fabbro

The race for the leading next-gen weight-loss drug is still on

Two recent disappointing clinical trials of highly-anticipated weight-loss drugs have made it clear that it is too early to crown any winners in...

previous day 0

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Bruce Gil

How Donald Trump’s tariff rhetoric could reshape investment strategies, according to a strategist

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thursday 4

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Andy Mills

Elon Musk is already lowering expectations for DOGE

While campaigning for Donald Trump in October, Elon Musk claimed he could slash “at least $2 trillion” in government spending. Now that Musk...

thursday 20

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William Gavin

Good morning, Quartz readers! Read more...

thursday 10

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

What to know about the fight to ban TikTok

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thursday 1

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Britney Nguyen And Andy Mills

This free tool uses AI to appeal insurance denials — which may have be denied by AI

A Silicon Valley software engineer is leveraging her technological expertise to help patients use AI to fight back against health insurance claim...

thursday 9

Quartz

Bruce Gil

The most and least expensive weight loss drugs, ranked

Sales of blockbuster weight-loss drugs have surged in 2024 and are projected to continue rising in the coming years. The medications, which belong...

thursday 3

Quartz

Bruce Gil

Google is donating $1 million to Trump's inauguration, joining Amazon, Meta and others

Google (GOOGL) is the latest technology giant to officially make a major donation to the group planning President-elect Donald Trump’s...

thursday 7

Quartz

William Gavin

Trump’s play for Greenland could make Ozempic more expensive

Denmark is the latest in a series of countries that President-elect Donald Trump has threatened with tariffs — joining a list that includes the...

thursday 5

Quartz

Bruce Gil

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary may soon own TikTok

A consortium of business leaders in the U.S. made an official bid to buy TikTok ahead of a looming federal ban on the popular Chinese-owned video...

thursday 6

Quartz

Rocio Fabbro

Let's talk about Substack

A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s Obsession newsletter. Sign up here to share our Obsessions in your inbox.Read more...

thursday 8

Quartz

Catherine Baab-Muguira

5 multi-million dollar mansions that sat on the market for years

Owning a mansion might seem like a dream come true for the average person – who among us hasn’t spent an afternoon browsing Zillow (ZG) listings...

thursday 5

Quartz

Madeline Fitzgerald

A potentially massive strike at U.S. ports was just averted

A massive strike across the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been averted after a dockworker union and an alliance of companies, terminal...

thursday 6

Quartz

William Gavin

Economists have already put a price on California's wildfires

Although fires are still raging in Southern California, economists are already estimating that the January blazes could end up as the most...

thursday 5

Quartz

William Gavin

Hawaiian Airlines will now let you check a surfboard as luggage

Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its flexibility towards the items that passengers bring on its planes. The company announced Wednesday that flyers...

thursday 4

Quartz

Melvin Backman

Wendy's is joining the value wars – but there's a catch

Wendy’s is entering the ongoing “value wars,” with a new 2 for $7 deal, but only for a limited time.Read more...

thursday 1

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

Financial advisors are recommending crypto more than ever, a new survey shows

Cryptocurrency has been steadily gaining mainstream acceptance, and the support it received from President-elect Donald Trump during the 2024...

thursday 4

Quartz

Vinamrata Chaturvedi

TikTok is about to have its day at the Supreme Court. Here's what to know as it fights a U.S. ban

The nation’s highest court is preparing to hear the case against banning one of the most popular social media platforms in the U.S.Read more...

thursday 4

Quartz

Britney Nguyen

New drugs mean higher prices: report

The cost of prescription drugs is set to climb in 2025 and beyond, according to TD Cowen’s 30th Annual Drug Pricing survey.Read more...

thursday 6

Quartz

Bruce Gil

Apple says Siri isn't eavesdropping and selling your data

Apple (AAPL) said Siri user data is not being sold for marketing purposes after settling a proposed class action lawsuit accusing the voice...

thursday 7

Quartz

Rocio Fabbro

The 10 best cities for first-time homebuyers

First-time homebuyers decreased to just 24% of the market share in 2024, down from 32% a year prior and the lowest share since the National...

thursday 5

Quartz

Rocio Fabbro

A vacuum with legs, an AI gaming buddy, and a transparent TV: The coolest gadgets at CES 2025

Welcome to CES 2025, where tech companies are showing off their latest innovations — some more practical than others. From $60,000 transparent TVs...

thursday 6

Quartz

Britney Nguyen And Jackie Snow

How to pay your bills with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has evolved into a store of value, somewhat like gold, and a medium of exchange, like the U.S. dollar. Its practical applications in...

08.01.2025 20

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Vinamrata Chaturvedi

How hot is too hot on a plane? FAA launches safety study

Aircraft cabin temperatures, long a source of passenger complaints but largely unregulated, will now be the subject of a federal safety study as...

08.01.2025 9

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Melvin Backman

Delta Air Lines is ditching Lyft for Uber

Members of SkyMiles, the Delta Air Lines (DAL) loyalty program will soon have a new way to earn miles. The company is partnering with Uber to let...

08.01.2025 6

Quartz

Melvin Backman

Airplane cheap seats are getting classier

Air travel costs have been on a roller coaster since 2020. After “revenge travel” drove ticket prices to record highs in the post-pandemic...

08.01.2025 1

Quartz

Melvin Backman

Here's what to expect with Delta's fourth-quarter earnings

Delta will reportfourth-quarter earnings on Friday that will give a sense of how its 2024 went. According to the finance data platform FactSet...

08.01.2025 1

Quartz

Melvin Backman

MoviePass' former CEO just pleaded guilty to fraud over its 'unlimited' plan

Former MoviePass CEO Theodore Farnsworth pleaded guilty to securities fraud after being accused of misleading investors about the ticketing...

08.01.2025 3

Quartz

William Gavin

Nvidia's CEO says 'useful' quantum computers are decades away — and the stocks tank

Nvidia (NVDA) chief executive Jensen Huang doesn’t think useful quantum computers will be here anytime soon — and stocks are not reacting well to...

08.01.2025 3

Quartz

Britney Nguyen

Zepbound can now be covered by Medicare

El Lilly’s (LLY) blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound is now eligible for Medicare coverage. The news could significantly expand access to the...

08.01.2025 8

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Bruce Gil

After Nvidia CEO's quantum computing forecast, strategist says 'good luck' to investors

Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers (IBKR), spoke with Quartz for the latest installment of our “Smart Investing” video...

08.01.2025 10

Quartz

Andy Mills

Check out Mark Zuckerberg's rare $900,000 watch

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly wore a rare $900,000 watch as he announced his company’s decision to end its long-standing...

08.01.2025 2

Quartz

William Gavin

Rolls-Royce is getting ready to meet the super-rich's growing demand for bespoke cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is going all-in on custom vehicles as the luxury carmaker sees growing interest in its bespoke offerings, according to CEO...

08.01.2025 3

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William Gavin

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has renewed the fight for his $56 billion pay package

Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday officially filed an appeal with Delaware’s Supreme Court after a state judge rejected his $56 billion...

08.01.2025 2

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William Gavin

Chick-fil-A is using lemon-squeezing robots

Chick-fil-A is using robots to handle the bulk of its lemon juice production at its Bay Center Foods facility, a move it says will boost efficiency...

08.01.2025 1

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

A strong U.S. dollar sends Bitcoin tumbling back under $100,000

Bitcoin has again slipped below the $100,000 mark, experiencing a decline of over 5% in the past 24 hours. Read more...

08.01.2025 1

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Vinamrata Chaturvedi

Nvidia's dominance in AI will continue, but be cautious with quantum computing stocks, strategist says

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08.01.2025 2

Quartz

Andy Mills

The 5 best cities in America for an active lifestyle — and the 5 worst

Living in a city doesn’t mean you have to trade in an active lifestyle. Read more...

08.01.2025 3

Quartz

Ben Kesslen

Substack: The next big thing or another media bubble?

The media industry needs a savior. Maybe the entire knowledge economy does. Enter Substack, the newsletter platform that punches far above its...

08.01.2025 2

Quartz

Catherine Baab-Muguira

Even Hims & Hers is giving Trump money

The millennial-focused digital health company Hims & Hers (HIMS) has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund.Read...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

Bruce Gil

Delta wants AI to fix your terrible airport experience

Delta Air Lines (DAL) has a message for the tech world: AI isn’t just for Silicon Valley.Read more...

07.01.2025 10

Quartz

Jackie Snow

This is how often people around the world go to the doctor's

You can learn a lot about a country’s healthcare system just by looking at how often people go to the doctor. This figure can tell you about the...

07.01.2025 4

Quartz

Bruce Gil

Negotiations to prevent a massive port strike resume today. Here's what you need to know

The International Longshoremen Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are set to resume labor negotiations Tuesday in the...

07.01.2025 3

Quartz

William Gavin

Nvidia finds a partner for self-driving trucks — and the company's stock soars

Aurora Innovation (AUR) stock was booming early Tuesday after the company’s latest partnership was revealed during Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s...

07.01.2025 3

Quartz

William Gavin

Spirit Airlines is trying to convince flyers that it's cheap and fancy at the same time

Spirit Airlines may not have a lot of money at the moment, but it hopes it can at least get some attention. Ad Age reports that the bankrupt...

07.01.2025 3

Quartz

Melvin Backman

2 people found dead in landing gear of JetBlue plane in Florida

Two people were found dead Monday night in a JetBlue aircraft’s landing gear compartment during an inspection at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood...

07.01.2025 20

Quartz

Ben Kesslen

These 8 majors have the highest starting salaries

What you major in can have a big impact on your earning potential. Read more...

07.01.2025 2

Quartz

Ben Kesslen

Meta is giving up on fact-checking and doing it Elon Musk-style

Meta Platforms (META) is replacing its third-party fact-checking program with the community-driven system popularized by Elon Musk’s X, as the...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

William Gavin

Tesla is being investigated by the feds over its A.S.S. technology

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation into Elon Musk’s Tesla (TSLA), this time over...

07.01.2025 2

Quartz

William Gavin

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta go all-in on Trump

Mark Zuckerberg’s metamorphosis from liberal tech titan to libertarian Donald Trump ally is gaining steam. Read more...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

William Gavin

Medical debt will soon be banned from credit reports

Medical bills will no longer be included in credit reports, under a pending rule from the Biden administration set to go into effect in March.Read...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

William Gavin

United Airlines settled a discrimination complaint alleging slur, manhandling

United Airlines (UAL) just settled a racial discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The company had been sued by...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

Melvin Backman

The airline pilot shortage could worsen as hiring pipeline shrinks

Despite the surge of new commercial airline pilots after the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry-wide labor shortage will likely persist — and may even...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

Melvin Backman

McDonald's is joining the value wars with a 'McValue' menu

McDonald’s is diving into the ongoing “value wars” with its new McValue menu as it looks to boost sales and lure inflation-weary consumers. Read...

07.01.2025 2

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

Disney and Starbucks just did a $50 collab. Here's what you get

Starbucks is looking to reignite consumer interest by teaming up with Disney for a limited-edition Minnie Mouse-themed collection. Read more...

07.01.2025 2

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

Taco Bell is adding these menu items to compete in the value wars

Taco Bell (YUM) is expanding its Luxe Cravings Boxes to attract budget-conscious consumers grappling with inflation. Read more...

07.01.2025 2

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

2024 holiday shopping was the 'most mobile of all time'

The 2024 holiday shopping season saw a record $241.4 billion in online spending, an 8.7% increase from the previous year. As inflation continued to...

07.01.2025 2

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

The history of Bitcoin

Since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin has revolutionized finance as the world’s first decentralized digital currency. From zero to $108,135, Bitcoin...

07.01.2025 2

Quartz

Vinamrata Chaturvedi

Nvidia stock tumbles more than 4% after reaching all-time high

Nvidia’s (NVDA) shares tumbled Tuesday morning after rallying the previous day to close at an all-time high.Read more...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

Britney Nguyen

FTC Chair Lina Khan hopes Trump admin won't strike 'sweetheart' deals with Amazon and Meta

Outgoing U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan said Tuesday that she hopes her successor in the incoming Trump administration will...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

Bruce Gil

Google's anti-aging company just released 'disappointing' drug trial results

Google’s (GOOGL) anti-aging company Calico released disappointing trial results of its first ever drug.Read more...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

Bruce Gil

It looks like JPMorgan Chase is going full return-to-office

JPMorgan Chase is readying to order all its employees back to the office full-time, saying goodbye to the hybrid model that huge swaths of its...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

Ben Kesslen

The 5 best cities in America to find a job right now — and the 5 worst

If you’re looking for a new job in 2025, where you live can significantly impact your search.Read more...

07.01.2025 2

Quartz

Ben Kesslen

Massive bluefin tuna sells for $1.3 million at Japanese market

A 608-pound bluefin tuna sold for $1.3 million (207 million yen) at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market on Sunday, making it the second-most expensive...

07.01.2025 1

Quartz

Madeline Fitzgerald

Pete Buttigieg says Boeing needs 'a pretty profound culture change'

Boeing (BA) is coming in for a bit more last-minute criticism from outgoing members of the Biden administration. Soon-to-be-former Transportation...

06.01.2025 10

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Melvin Backman

McDonald's just became the biggest fast food chain to scale back its DEI efforts

McDonald’s is the latest major company to scale back its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. It joins the ranks of Walmart, John Deere...

06.01.2025 7

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Francisco Velasquez

The person with the first severe case of the H5N1 bird flu in the U.S. has died

The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed the death of the first person to contract a severe case of H5N1 bird flu in the U.S.Read more...

06.01.2025 20

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Bruce Gil

Dana White, UFC CEO and Trump ally, joins Meta's board of directors

Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President and CEO and a staunch ally of president-elect Donald Trump, has joined the board of...

06.01.2025 10

Quartz

Ben Kesslen

Starbucks is adding these menu items to compete in the value wars

Starbucks (SBUX) is adding several new items to its menu in a bid to boost sales and attract customers, many of whom are feeling the pinch of...

06.01.2025 2

Quartz

Francisco Velasquez

Nvidia goes all in on AI agents and humanoid robots at CES

As the AI world races toward next-generation breakthroughs, Nvidia (NVDA) fortified its position with a flood of new chips, software and services...

06.01.2025 3

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Britney Nguyen And Jackie Snow

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