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I drove the Renault 5 E-Tech. This chic French EV has one silly feature you'll never find on a Tesla.
The Renault 5 E-Tech is the electric reincarnation of a hugely popular "supermini." The European car of the year is bright, bold and a lot of fun.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Positive
AI giants win big in the copyright fight. Here's what happens now.
Big tech companies recently secured legal victories allowing free use of copyrighted content. This will reshape the internet in profound ways.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Positive
A consultant who helps law firms decide which software to buy explains why legal tech is in trouble
Zach Abramowitz, a tech consultant to law firms and legal departments, says legal tech's surging revenue may be a sign of an impending bubble.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Positive
CarGurus created a working group for AI experimentation. Employees are buying in.
The online marketplace for cars is helping its employees adopt and explore new tech with AI Forward, a working group designed to lead AI adoption.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Positive
Netflix is developing tech that personalizes trailers, TV shows, and movies to match your tastes
Netflix is developing tech that could help it personalize not just the recommendations you see on the service but the videos themselves.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Neutral
How wealthy tech leaders have prepped for a possible doomsday, from underground bunkers to gun stockpiles
Tech leaders have invested in doomsday prep, and some luxury bunker companies told BI interest spiked during the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Neutral
DeepWho? DeepSeek rolled out even more powerful, cheap AI tech. If you missed it, you're not alone.
DeepSeek's latest R1 model update brings enhanced performance at a low cost. The tech industry doesn't really care this time. Here's why.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Positive
Uber is teaming up with a Microsoft-backed startup to launch robotaxis on the chaotic roads of London
The driverless ride-hailing service in the UK capital will see Uber deploy vehicles running Wayve's AI-powered self-driving tech in a pilot scheme.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Neutral
Amazon launches big reorg of its grocery business, with new leaders who are finally integrating Whole Foods
Amazon bought Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in 2017. The deal never fully fired up the tech giant's grocery business. This time could be different.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Positive
'Slow down' and 'deeply observe' the company culture when starting a new job, says ex-Apple director
Bob Baxley said most major tech companies have very "powerful" cultures — and they can sometimes accidentally follow you into your new job.
Source: Business Insider
Reception: Positive