Business Owners Can Practice Speech Skills Before Facing The Camera

IdeaNavigator AI outlines a practice app for business owners who freeze on camera, with a 30-day cohort proposed to test whether it helps.

4 Best Dividend Reinvestment Plans in 2027

Compare four dividend-investing books, from a DRIP-focused guide to broader income strategies, and choose the one that fits your investing goals.

Microsoft’s School AI Pact And California’s New Laws: A Human-Centered Look

Microsoft says U.S. school districts can use a student-data AI contract from Nov. 1; California workplace and health rules take effect mainly in 2027.

US Growth Is Up, Work Hours Barely Changed: What It Means For AI

US output has grown much faster than hours worked since late 2022, but the data do not establish that AI caused the gap.

Meta’s Reported AI Robot Max Brings Household Labor Into Focus

The Information reported Meta and Chinese robotics firm Fourier built a humanoid prototype called Max. Meta has not announced a product or sale plans.

How A Possible OpenAI Deal For Google TPUs Could Shift AI Chip Choices

Reports say OpenAI plans to buy Google TPUs, but no deal is confirmed. Here is what is known about the chips, suppliers and potential impact.

The Payroll Comparison Behind Anthropic’s AI Use Figure

Anthropic says internal Claude usage at customer list prices topped monthly personnel expense excluding stock awards in April 2026. The filing gives no compute-cost figure.

Is The Whisky Market Waking Up After The Covid Binge?

Rare whisky valuations rose 58% during the pandemic boom, then fell 42% to a post-pandemic low, according to the Icon 100 index.

The AI Rehire Puzzle: Why Some Fired Workers Return

Surveys suggest some employers are rehiring workers after AI-linked cuts, but the figures are self-reported and the clearest documented reversal is limited.

Big Tech’s AI Bill: The Market’s Message After A Trillion-Dollar Drop

Tech stocks lost more than $1 trillion on Oct. 30 as investors weighed Big Tech’s rising AI infrastructure costs against cloud growth.