The workplace needs to be designed like an ‘experience,’ says Gensler’s Ray Yuen, as employees resist the return to office
Employees don't want to return to the office. That poses a challenge for workplace designers like Yuen.
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How a Texas gas producer plans to exploit the ‘mega trend’ of power plants for AI hyperscalers
BKV is growing both its shale gas and power generation footprints to attract AI data center campuses.
Reddit's CEO says the platform is ditching a key part that 'sucks'
CEO Steve Huffman said Reddit would scrap its r/popular default feed because it "gives the false impression of a singular Reddit culture."
Business Insider Reddit's CEO says the platform is ditching a key part that 'sucks'
CEO Steve Huffman said Reddit would scrap its r/popular default feed because it "gives the false impression of a singular Reddit culture."
LinkedIn is scrapping its associate product manager program and rebuilding around full-stack talent
LinkedIn is ending its associate product manager program. Now, it will train new hires to code, design, and ship products as "full-stack builders."
The Godmother of AI says she is disappointed by AI's messaging: It's either 'doomsday' or 'total utopian'
Fei-Fei Li said that this "extreme rhetoric" is filling tech discourse and misinforming people outside Silicon Valley.
Democrat senators push bill forcing airlines to provide cash compensation for long flight delays
A group of Democrat senators proposed a bill to require airlines to compensate passengers for significant flight delays and cancellations.
FOX Business 
Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix Said to Be in Exclusive Talks
Netflix would acquire Warner television and film studios as well as HBO Max in a deal that would bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.
NYT Business Russia is blocking Snapchat and Roblox, saying they're used for 'terrorist activities'
Moscow said on Thursday that it's also moved to "impose restrictive measures" on Meta's FaceTime for similar reasons.
Ulta Beauty says its bet on K-beauty is paying off
CEO Kecia Steelman said in an earnings call that K-beauty is driving sales and bringing in new customers.
Elon Musk says Tesla FSD will let you use your phone in some cases. Police say don't do that.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Full Self-Driving now allows drivers to text and drive in certain traffic conditions. Police advise against it.
US investigating Waymo after footage captures self-driving cars illegally moving past school buses in Texas
The federal safety agency NHTSA investigating Waymo's autonomous vehicles after 20 citations for illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas.
Luxury hotels need to have ‘a point of view’ to attract visitors hungry for experiences, says designer André Fu
Fu and Swire Hotels deputy chairman Toby Smith discuss design and ‘quiet luxury’ at Fortune Brainstorm Design.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes giving each newborn $1K invested in stock market
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed a state program to give every baby born in the Lone Star State $1,000 invested in the stock market, an idea modeled after a federal program.
Meta scales back metaverse spending following reports of cutting budget by up to 30%
Meta pivots from costly metaverse projects to AI-powered glasses. Company redirects Reality Labs resources following reports of lukewarm metaverse reception.
Dollar General announces 450 new US stores opening in 2026 as part of ongoing expansion
Dollar General plans to open roughly 450 new U.S. stores in 2026 as the discount retailer continues expanding, particularly in rural markets.