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Larry’s risky business

If you want to know whether the AI bubble is bursting, there's only one publicly traded company that will tell you: Oracle. That's right, the database company. Oracle has burned its boats and pivoted to AI, but not in any kind of usual way. It is not a founda…

'Good business' for PGA Tour if LIV players return - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy says bringing back LIV Golf defectors would be "good business" for the PGA Tour amid doubts over the future of the breakaway series.

Dyson’s back with a travel-size Supersonic hairdryer

Ten years ago, Dyson kicked off the hair gadget arms race with its $400 Supersonic hairdryer. Today, it's back with a slightly smaller and cheaper travel-size version. As the name suggests, the $299.99 Supersonic Travel is meant for people on the go - whether…

Instagram has launched another Snapchat clone

Instagram is testing a new dedicated app that's focused around Snapchat-like photo sharing features. The app, called "Instants," was launched in Italy and Spain yesterday, Business Insider reports, and allows users to send each other disappearing photos that …

Attack of the killer script kiddies

Last August, some of the best cybersecurity teams in the business gathered in Las Vegas to demonstrate the strength of their AI bug-finding systems at DARPA's Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge (AIxCC). The tools had scanned 54 million lines of actual so…

Players from the NBA, NFL, and MLB call for a ban on betting ‘unders’

The unions backing professional NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS players are calling on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban prediction market platforms from allowing users to bet on a player's underperformance or injury, Sports Business Journal …

Google Search queries hit an ‘all time high’ last quarter

Google Search queries hit an "all time high" in the first quarter of 2026, according to a statement from CEO Sundar Pichai published as part of Alphabet's earnings on Wednesday. "Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the bus…

SpaceX has a $55 billion plan to build AI chips in Texas

Elon Musk's plans to get into the AI chip manufacturing business are going to be costly. As the New York Times and CNBC report, SpaceX is planning to invest at least $55 billion into its "Terafab" chip plant in Austin, Texas. That's according to the details o…

Honda’s hybrid future starts with new Accord and RDX prototypes

Honda revealed prototypes of two new hybrid models, an Accord sedan and the Acura RDX SUV, during its annual business briefing this week, built on a platform that it says will begin launching next year. The RDX was announced earlier this year as Honda's first…

Join Our Livestream: Musk v. Altman and the Future of OpenAI

On May 8, we’re going live to answer your questions about the Musk v. Altman trial that could determine the fate of OpenAI.

'The Boys' Just Sorta Dropped a 'Supernatural' Reunion Episode, and It Was Super Messy

The family business is dead.

Tim Cook's Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription

The soon-to-exit Apple CEO went all in on services. Now, the incoming CEO, John Ternus, will need to embrace the AI era.

Meta’s historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez won a historic sum of $375 million in a landmark child safety case against Meta earlier this year. But the next stage of the fight could be even more consequential for Meta and the social media industry at large. Beginn…

Samsung's Q1 2026 earnings are insane, and your Galaxy phone barely helped

Samsung is raking in cash from booming AI chips, but its phone business is slowing down.

eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion acquisition bid

eBay has officially rejected GameStop's offer to buy the online marketplace for $56 billion, citing concerns around "operational risks" and how the acquisition will be financed. In a letter to GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen on Tuesday, eBay's board of directors said…

Fashion, billionaires and jokes: Inside the White House state dinner for the King and Queen

The night was filled with designer fashion, luscious bouquets, billionaire guests and joke-filled speeches.

'Little business people': How Pokémon turned kids into dealmakers

Pokémon has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, becoming the world's No. 1 toy property, but it's a long way from the game many adults remember.

T-Mobile vs. Verizon: Is It Time to Choose a New Carrier?

Two of the largest mobile carriers in the US are battling for your business. We compare what they offer.

Bryan Johnson shares a quick biological age test

Bryan Johnson shared a simple longevity test at a Business Insider event.

Money Talks: Risky Business

Futurist Scott Smith explains the phenomenon he calls “risk-maxxing.”

OpenAI loses 3 top executives as it cuts back on 'side quests'

OpenAI loses three executives as it sharpens its business focus and faces rising pressure from Anthropic.

His rent in San Francisco was $5,000. Now he's a homeowner in Singapore — and he's ready to give up his US passport.

Nick Burns told Business Insider that he's finally able to put money aside.

NYC business owner kickstarts million dollar campaign to combat Mamdani-driven business exodus

Back in 2000, Fox Executives Thought the ‘X-Men’ Movie Would Be a ‘Disaster’

The former CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment recalls a very different outlook about superhero movies at the time.

Papa Johns Is Getting Into Drone Delivery—but Not for Pizza

A new collaboration with Alphabet’s Wing will only deliver sandwiches. It demonstrates the tricky parts of taking to the sky.

What It Will Take to Make AI Sustainable

Researcher Sasha Luccioni argues we need better emissions data and a better sense of how people are using AI in the first place.

OnlyFans is an amazing business that seems to scare off investors

There's a lot of profit in porn — and a lot of people who are worried about owning a porn business.

2 startling ways designers are trying to create premium perks in economy class

The newly unveiled designs offer the privacy or deep recline that have long been reserved for business class.

Senator cites Business Insider reporting on pandemic grants for celebrity musicians

Joni Ernst invoked Business Insider reporting about Chris Brown's use of a federal grant to urge passage of a bill.

Good news, AI coders: You can keep your laptop running while closed

Business Insider readers sounded off about techies walking around with laptops slightly open for their AI agents. Many recommended workarounds.

I brought my 3-year-old and 6-year-old sons to work with me. Here's what I learned.

In this Saturday edition of Business Insider Today, we're reflecting on Bring Your Kid to Work Day.

Our colleague was in the room when chaos erupted at DC's annual press dinner. Here's what he thought about the security.

Business Insider had a colleague as a guest at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. This is his witness account.

Map shows how the price of gas in your state compares with the rest of the US

Business Insider made an interactive map that shows how gas prices compare across states as national averages stay above $4.

Top Indeed exec details why they'll never have a 'Tokenmaxxing'-esque leaderboard

"We track token use, but we use it in the background," Indeed's chief information officer, Anthony Moisant, told Business Insider.

A Google researcher says they're 'ashamed' after the company signed a Pentagon deal for classified work

Google DeepMind researcher Andreas Kirsch told Business Insider he woke up on Tuesday to a "worst-case version" of events.

Ukraine's future F-16 fighter pilots are learning to fly without GPS as Russian jamming complicates air combat

A Ukrainian pilot in the early stages of F-16 training told Business Insider that this practice is "really important."

3 AI execs on why tiny teams work, and where they could fall apart

Three founders of lean AI startups shared with Business Insider their takeaways from managing tiny AI-driven teams.

BI Debate: Should I make a digital clone of myself using AI? Or is that a terrible idea?

Two tech executives debate whether AI clones are dangerous, a great business opportunity, or both. What do you think?

Mark Cuban says getting fired taught him how to be a better entrepreneur

The billionaire investor said bad jobs and setbacks taught him what not to do as a business leader.

I used an $80,000 inheritance from my uncle to start a business. Years later, we're approaching $1 million in revenue.

Steph Mahon used an $80,000 inheritance from her uncle to start a real estate business that's now nearing seven figures.

Cutting employee benefits is no longer off the table

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about major changes happening to workplace perks.

Claude Code creator Boris Cherny is sick of the phrase 'vibe coding'

The creator of Claude Code spoke with Business Insider at Anthropic's developer conference in San Francisco on Wednesday.

I quit my job to manage my son's YouTube career. The hardest part: Not being just 'mom.'

When Angie Baker's son, CaseOh, blew up on social media, she got a crash course in the creator business.

Most people buy presents they'd want themselves. A professional gift consultant charges $150 to help you avoid that mistake.

Alanna Silver turned her knack for thoughtful gifting into a business and now helps clients choose more meaningful presents.

Managers are quickly becoming an endangered species in tech — for better or for worse

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, the walls are closing in on tech's middle managers.

Wall Street is eyeing a new burst of growth for Meta ahead of its Q1 earnings report

Analysts have a high bar for Meta's revenue growth for the first-quarter, which they expect to be fueled by AI and its ads business.

Amazon’s trying to turn its massive shipping operation into another AWS

Amazon might have a part in delivering all kinds of stuff to your door soon, as its massive shipping network opens up to other companies outside its marketplace, more directly competing with giants like DHL, UPS, and FedEx. The new Amazon Supply Chain Service…

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gets a price cut but loses new Call of Duty games

After Xbox CEO Asha Sharma admitted last week that "Game Pass has become too expensive for players," Microsoft is dropping the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Starting today, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate drops from $29.99 to $22.99 a month, and …

Will Insurance Protect Your Company in Times of War?

Leaders shouldn’t assume that the war exclusion means that they’re out of luck if conflict harms their business.

Spirit is broken

The bright yellow livery of Spirit Airlines may soon disappear from the skies. The country's seventh-largest airline has been in financial trouble for years: It hasn't turned a profit since 2019 and filed for bankruptcy twice in the last two years. Despite al…

OnePlus quietly drops a great smartwatch while its global business is in limbo

OnePlus quietly dropped a titanium Watch 4 with Wear OS 6, but good luck buying one before the company possibly implodes.

Tesla Reveals Mysterious $2 Billion AI Hardware Deal in SEC Filing

The company disclosed the mystery acquisition in a single line of a securities filing, as Elon Musk's companies have been ramping up spending on AI.

Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says.

From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills

BBC correspondents look at some of the new bills Sir Keir Starmer's government wants to pass.

GameStop’s Meme Stock Takeover Attempt Of eBay Ends With A Brutal Rejection

Calling it 'neither credible nor attractive,' eBay's board resoundingly denounces Ryan Cohen's business acumen

A billionaire NBA team owner is replacing cushy courtside life with a hardcore business grindset

The NBA is known for its perks. New Portland Trail Blazers owner and businessman Tom Dundon is testing how many he can cut.

How a Supreme Court fight over fish oil could raise your prescription drug costs

The justices are set to hear Hikma v. Amarin, a battle over drug patents that could raise costs for patients and change the way generic companies do business.

Musk vs. Altman: Tech CEOs head to court Monday over fate of OpenAI

The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies.

Box CEO says he looks at a Slack channel to see who is using AI the most — not a token leaderboard

Box CEO Aaron Levie told Business Insider that tokenmaxxing was a "fun, novel thing." His company tracks token usage, but doesn't have a leaderboard.

Banks were promised deregulation. Now they could have to spend billions to log citizenship data.

The Trump administration's plan to require banks to collect citizenship data could be bad for business and deter some people from banking in the US.

I planned to travel indefinitely — instead, I started a company in rural Japan

Kira Bella, now 25, wasn't ready to leave Japan when her visa was expiring. She came up with an idea to secure a business manager visa.

Inside Rachel Zoe's rebuild

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Rachel Zoe opens up about her divorce and business reinvention. The third part of the reunion airs May 7.

Sam Altman faces awkward grilling over 'toxic culture of lying'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was bombarded with questions from Elon Musk's attorney over whether he lies to advance his business interests.

AI coders are carrying half-open laptops through airports, offices, and ice rinks

Techies are walking with their laptops open to keep their agents running. They told Business Insider their stories, from offices to school halls.

OpenAI just lost its enterprise AI crown to Anthropic

Anthropic surpassed OpenAI in AI business spending, according to Ramp's AI Index, marking a significant shift in AI adoption for the Claude creator.

I walked away from running a successful social media agency to build a profitable art business

Victoria Hugo left her social media business to start an art hustle, doing commissions of famous cities and places, painted on boarding passes.

Business leaders, including Elon Musk and Dana White, react to the shooting at the DC press dinner

Here's what big names in the business world are saying about the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC.

Russia's unusual daytime drone attack on Ukraine turned into unrelenting overnight missile fire. We felt it from inside a Kyiv bomb shelter.

Business Insider journalists witnessed a rare, day-long Russian onslaught that began with daytime drones and turned into nighttime missile fire.

I spent 24 hours flying Emirates' business class. The luxurious experience started long before I boarded the plane.

I flew 24 hours in Emirates' business class on different flights. The private car service, lounge access, and food made for a luxurious experience.

This startup raised $27 million to help 'solopreneurs' with AI. Read the pitch deck.

Nuseir Yassin's startup, Nas.com, uses AI tools to help entrepreneurs with a range of business functions like marketing and storefront design.

I worked 12-hour shifts on fishing boats. I used the money I made to start a business that's now worth millions.

Jack Ng immigrated to the US at 12, worked as a fisherman, and used his savings to build a multimillion-dollar restaurant business.

Ryan Cohen tells us why he's serious about buying eBay — and what he thinks about his viral CNBC interview

"I did not want to be the CEO of GameStop," GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen told Business Insider on Friday. "I want to be the CEO of eBay."

Google's subscriptions business is booming — and AI is a big reason

Google said it now has 350 million paying subscribers across its services. It's becoming a more important part of Google's business.

I help influencers like Khaby Lame tour China. I want them to build enduring fandoms — and sometimes feel like a nanny.

Julie Zhu runs a business helping global influencers like Khaby Lame and Pamela Reif visit China and build social-media presences there.

The first week in Elon Musk and Sam Altman's federal civil trial has wrapped. BI's Katherine Li shares what week one was like.

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, a reporter takes us inside the courtroom where Elon Musk and Sam Altman's legal battle is playing out.

Britain thought AI-powered ‘robot fighter jets’ were years away. The Royal Air Force chief says the future is already here.

The head of the Royal Air Force told Business Insider that uncrewed aircraft are coming and being integrated into the force faster than expected.

Google says it's open to putting ads in Gemini

Google's chief business officer said that while the focus is on AI Mode, the same ads model could transfer to Gemini.

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is all smiles in first televised interview since bizarre CNBC appearance

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen smiled and laughed through his Fox Business interview. It was less awkward and combative than with CNBC the prior day.

AI coding startup Cursor is hiring for 200 roles in one region

In the next six months, the 800-person company plans to hire 200 employees in four countries, an engineer told Business Insider.

NYC's first rest area for delivery workers isn't open 10 days after a flashy ribbon-cutting. I dug into why.

Con Edison told Business Insider its crews "identified an issue that requires additional work" before the Deliverista Hub can be "energized."

Apple is getting serious about ads

Ads are coming to Apple Maps. An Apple Business suite of tools launched this week. Could ads on Apple TV be the next step?

I spoke with Bryan Johson for Business Insider's Long Play event. He had a lot to say about Silicon Valley's celibacy stigma.

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're digging into our conversation with Bryan Johnson about celibacy in Silicon Valley.