Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow highlights the growing power struggle in online real estate

Two of the nation’s real estate titans are on a collision course.

Compass, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has filed a complaint in a New York federal court against Zillow, alleging the online behemoth is engaging in “anticompetitive tactics” and viol

This Perplexity cofounder wants to help AI breakthroughs graduate from university labs

A team of prominent AI researchers, led by Databricks and Perplexity cofounder Andy Konwinski, has launched Laude Institute, a new nonprofit that helps university-based researchers turn their breakthroughs into open-source projects, startups, or large-scale products with real-world impact. Laude brings together top academic and industry leaders to guide promising AI research out of the lab and into the world. Its mission: help more AI ideas cross the gap

MrBeast used AI to create YouTube thumbnails. People weren’t pleased

YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson—aka MrBeast—is the face of the online video-sharing platform. He tops the platform’s most-subscribed list, with more than 400 million people following his exploits. Online video has made Donaldson rich, with his business worth an estimated $1 billion.

However, the megastar is now embroiled in controversy following the launch of a new AI-powered thumbnail g

Elon Musk’s Tesla finally launches self-driving taxis after a decade of promises

Tesla deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk announcing the “robotaxi

The internet of agents is rising fast, and publishers are nowhere near ready

Imagine you owned a bookstore. Most of your revenue depends on customers coming in and buying books, so you set up different aspects of the business around that activity. You might put low-cost “impulse buy” items near the checkout or start selling coffee as a convenience. You might even partner with publishers to put displays of popular bestsellers in high-visibility locations in the story to drive sal

How ‘Subway Surfers’ has dominated mobile gaming for over a decade

For 13 years, Subway Surfers’ download rate has been consistent: about one million new installs every single day. 

Half of those downloads come from users upgrading to new devices. The other half comes from children aging into phone usage, and users in less developed countries reaching a level of affluence that allows them to purchase their first smartphones. This steady influx of players has made Subway Surfers the most downloaded mobile game of all time, wi

A new Roblox study shows how longer suspensions help curb bad behavior on platforms

Misbehavior on digital platforms can be tricky to manage. Issue warnings, and you risk not deterring bad behavior. Block too readily, and you might drive away your user base and open yourself to accusations of censorship. But a new study, presented at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, suggests a more effective path forward.

Researchers at Northeastern University and Roblox conducted two large-scale

5 must-use Microsoft Edge browser features to save time and money

You’d be forgiven for forgetting that there was a time when Microsoft Edge was basically the web browser that opened when you accidentally clicked a link that didn’t default to opening in Chrome or Firefox.

But something shifted in 2020 when Microsoft switched Edge’s digital drivetrain to Chromium, the technology that powers the Google Chrome browser and others like it.

Edge suddenly shed its awkward skin and emerged as a genuinely competent—nay, pleasant—browsing experie

Perplexity’s new AI features are a game changer. Here’s how to make the most of them

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Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder on how brands are navigating attention and polarization at Cannes Lions

At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, top agencies and brands vie for awards and hustle to close deals. As this year’s event wraps up, Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder shares the insider buzz—from the continued rise of creator-led content to how brands navigate getting the right kind of attention in a polarized market. 

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