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Stay connected with the biggest global stories in business and tech. Presented by Karleen Leveille, every weekday on Curio.

In the final episode this season...

In an age of vast wealth inequality and slow growth, has Europe become too reliant on the luxury sales sector? The Financial Times examines why the continent's new success stories are built on high luxury rather than Big Tech.

Then, luxury stocks are fast fizzling out. But is China to blame? From youth unemployment rates to trends in Europe, Bloomberg discusses the factors and consequences behind the changing stock market.

Are luxury stocks falling from favour?

Stay connected with the biggest global stories in business and tech. Presented by Karleen Leveille, every weekday on Curio.

In today's episode...

Apple has launched a new VR headset, but the timing seems oddly out of touch with our AI-obsessed tech industry. However, as The Financial Times reports, the company's virtual world venture makes sense ahead of an AI technology revolution that threatens the iPhone empire. 

Then, Apple's VRR headset is their first new product category in nearly a decade. So why isn't Wall Street more excited? Bloomberg explains why.

Apple's new VR headset

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Over the past couple of years, San Francisco startup Ample has quietly deployed more than a dozen robotic battery-swap stations across the Bay Area and Europe. Bloomberg explains why battery-swapping could help increase the convenience and reliability of EVs and solve the nationwide U.S. charging problem.

Then, the United States has more than 130,000 public charging spots. But this isn't enough to sustain a population. The Financial Times reports how Tesla is preparing to jolt the EV industry with a nationwide charging network.

Tesla, battery-swapping & the Electric Vehicle industry

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Elon Musk's brain-implant company Neuralink has FDA approval to conduct its first human trial. But can a device actually link our brains to computers? And is it safe? The Washington Post tells you everything you need to know. 

Then, would you let Elon Musk implant a device in your brain? Although Neuralink promises to be a breakthrough medical technology, there's a danger that it could be taken too far. Bloomberg raises concerns about linking our brains to computers.

Elon Musk's Neuralink

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Morale is low among Amazon's workforce. With protest rallies outside the company's Seattle headquarters, Wired explores the factors behind the malaise, including layoffs and broken promises.

Then, what's life like in the age of mass layoffs? As large-scale business firing becomes standard business practice, the Financial Times discusses the unexpected consequences for the future of work.

Big Tech's walk outs & layoffs

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Nvidia has become the first chipmaker to hit a $1tn valuation and join an elite group of U.S.-listed companies, including Apple. The Financial Times reports that the Silicon Valley-based company is leading a surge of enthusiasm across Wall Street by riding the AI wave.

Then, with Nvidia stocks surging, Bloomberg reports that their CEO Jensen Huang has received a rock-star-worthy reception in Taiwan. Discover the company's recent success in the age of AI and what's coming next.

How AI got Nvidia in the $1 trillion Club

David Meidan managed to get one person out of Gaza in 2011 - now he’s trying to free 240. In an interview with the Israeli intelligence officer, Yossi Melman discovers the hurdles of negotiating with the enemy. Read by Jonathan Booth.

1843 Magazine brings stories of an extraordinary world to life. The Economist publication covers topics like culture, lifestyle, design, fashion, health, travel, and technology.

1843

Israel’s top hostage negotiator on dealing with Hamas

A fired CEO, middle-finger emojis, and the battle royale over the future of artificial intelligence. The Wall Street Journal explores the power struggle behind the recent corporate turmoil at OpenAI. Read by Sean Crisden.

Thirty-eight time Pulitzer Prize winner, The Wall Street Journal offers unrivalled coverage of global markets. Discover insights on business, politics and current affairs.

The Wall Street Journal

Behind the scenes of Sam Altman’s showdown at OpenAI

Prenuvo wants to put your mind at ease

Prenuvo - the full-body MRI scanning start-up penetrating Instagram feeds across nearly every algorithm - purports to offer its customers peace of mind. In many cases, though, it has done precisely the opposite, Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz reports. Read by Sharon McCune.

The Cut is the premier destination for women with sharp, stylish minds. No matter the subject, they address people's lives head-on, with generous wit, unflinching honesty and undeniable power.


The Cut

How much would you pay for peace of mind?

In Europe and elsewhere, the surge of right-wing politics looks very different from the extreme nationalism of the past. Max Hastings examines the recent rise of populist leaders worldwide. Read by Jonathan Booth.

Bloomberg delivers comprehensive media coverage on business and markets, including data, analysis, and future trends.

Bloomberg

How the populists learned to love their nations’ enemies

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In today's episode...

The fast fashion industry thrived at the height of the pandemic. So why has Asos fallen £291m into debt? The Guadian explores the factors which led to their poor sales performance, including the return of the high street.

Then, as once leading fast fashion retailers have discovered, all good things must end. The Financial Times reports that red is the new green for companies such as Asos as competition grows and consumer demand drops.