During Tesla’s “We, Robot” event last week, which TechCrunch covered late into the night, sources on the ground sent me a handful of videos of the automaker’s Optimus humanoid robots walking around the party, dancing, mixing drinks, and talking to guests. Most, if not all, of those who attended the …

From browsing to banking, we do almost everything online right now — and some of these things require us to share private personal data. If you’re looking to protect yourself online, it may be time to think about investing in a virtual private network. VPNs are a great way to …

Some Gen Z-ers and young millennials say the culture and aesthetics of wine meld with their lifestyles, whether they’re drinking or not. Source link

The S&P 500 hit its 46th record close of the year on Monday. Lucky-photographer/Shutterstock US stocks hit record highs on Monday as investors get ready for a wave of earnings reports. Over 80 S&P 500 companies, including Netflix and Goldman Sachs, report earnings this week. Fed Governor Waller advised caution …

Mecklenburg County leans liberal but has broken Democrats’ hearts in past elections with low voter turnout. A new party leader wants to change that. Source link

Cyber risk has become an increasingly important issue for small companies around the world. While many companies try to avoid and mitigate cyber risks, they rarely discuss transferring those risks to a third party. That’s why Stoïk is stepping in with a cyber insurance product specifically designed for small and …

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands and Connections puzzles. The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is legendary. But if you don’t have that much time, the Mini Crossword is an entertaining substitute. The …

John Waters, Fran Lebowitz and other friends of the photographer, who died in 1987, remember an artist impatient for the recognition he’s only recently begun to receive. Source link

Nassim Taleb.Mohd Zakir/Getty Images “The Black Swan” author Nassim Taleb says he’s focused on hedging against a market collapse. He said the market is flashing parallels to prior crashes, noting that it is the most fragile in 20 years. He pointed to risks like high debt levels and “crazy” stock …

Devastating Israeli strikes in Gaza. Source link