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Robotaxis are real now — so is the pushback
Robotaxis expand while regulatory debate continues amid opposition and safety concerns.
Gap Inc. taps Walmart alum in ‘fashiontainment’ push
Gap Inc. hires former Walmart executive Justin Breton as VP of development to expand fashiontainment initiatives.
Data-Driven Dominance: Why Your Storefront Outshines TikTok
Stop chasing fleeting TikTok views—capture lasting loyalty by owning customer data and building a storefront that speaks directly to your audience.
The Witcher 4 developers target a 2028 release
CD Projekt Red targets a 2028 release for The Witcher 4, announced by CEO Michał Nowakowski during Gamescom.
Walmart communications chief to depart after 3 years
Allyson Park, communications chief at Walmart, will depart after three years.
ADM plans $100M oilseed crush expansion at 4 US plants
ADM invests $100M to expand oilseed crushing at four U.S. plants, with potential upgrades at six additional sites.
Valor, Point72 back General Intuition at $6B valuation as AI startup pushes into robotics
General Intuition seeks $6B valuation, backed by Valor, Point72, and Seven Seven Six.
ESPN streaming plans are getting more expensive
ESPN raises subscription prices on September 17, affecting Select and Unlimited plans and Disney Plus bundles.
OpenAI is building AI agents for everything. Will everyone use them?
OpenAI is developing AI agents for broad use, offering a developer kit and expecting adoption based on trust and approval.
Raspberry Pi shares its official tutorial for making a cyberdeck
Raspberry Pi released a step-by-step guide for building a cyberdeck, detailing hardware, wiring, software, and safety instructions.
Target highlights in-stock gains as turnaround plan advances
Target increases trailer capacity and prepositions inventory to improve in‑stock availability for back‑to‑school period.
How GoFundMe became America’s backup plan
GoFundMe, founded in 2010, processes billions in donations. Tim Cadogan became CEO in March 2020 and expanded services.
Apple’s four-pack of second-gen AirTags is $20 off
Apple offers a four‑pack of second‑generation AirTags for $79, $20 off the original $99 price, available on Amazon and Target.
Brake problems in GM EVs draw greater federal scrutiny
GM EV brake issue leads to federal investigation; GM cooperating; updates expected.
Trump says U.S. will hike Canada auto tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates
Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian auto imports effective Jan 1, 2027, citing trade imbalance concerns.