Las Vegas’ giant, expensive Sphere is now open, offering a high-tech immersive venue that sounds, well, pretty intense.

The world as we know it isn’t ending, but if anything tells us times are strange, it’s Texas BBQ joints struggling to drum up business.

As Hollywood writers get back to work, the AI protections they won will help others keep their jobs (for now).

Lizards, hamsters, and guinea pigs, oh my! Americans are spoiling their tiny pets rotten.

The next travel trend is one strange trip.

Converting top podcasts into different languages is a big moment for AI translation tools, but it’s worth treading carefully around them.

Getty Images once refused AI-generated content. Now, it has its own image generator.

Yelp is cracking down on fake reviews with a little public shaming.

Publishing is the latest industry to climb on the influencer bandwagon.

Sales are in long-term decline and breakfast trends don’t give any reason for hope.

People are using wearables to gamify their sleeping habits.

Brands are slapping their names on condos, offering loyal customers a lifestyle experience.

The latest in the Expendables franchise debuts against box office headwinds.

More industries are using AI to change prices based on supply and demand.

Parents are shelling out on services for picture-perfect bundles of joy.

Gen Z actively wants to pursue influencing as a career — even more than being a rock star or an astronaut.

Furniture is getting cheaper — and worse — as retailers race to keep up with consumer demands.

The growing popularity of wage access apps is the newest symptom of America’s shortcomings.

From EDM concerts to Burning Man, large-scale events are running into big problems.

Agricultural savings and improved sustainability may start in the toilet.

MGM’s high-profile hack sheds light on how devastating cyberattacks can be — but who’s responsible?

Americans will be attacked by attack ads at a record clip over the next 14 months.

Plus: A record “Super Mario Bros” speed run, and an increase in $100k+ American households.

Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro continue to rise in popularity despite lagging insurance coverage.

Brands can face consequences for dangerous marketing stunts. Paqui’s One Chip Challenge is just the latest.

Another gross CEO moment shows off the increasing gulf between classes.