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Expedia's B2B division is growing nearly five times faster than its consumer brands. That gap buys time for the Vrbo and Hotels.com turnaround — but 2026 will test whether efficiency gains can translate into sustained momentum.
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Apple still hasn’t officially announced a foldable iPhone, but the rumor mill hasn’t slowed down. Over the past few months, analysts, supply-chain watchers and leakers have continued to sketch out what Apple’s first folding phone might look like and when it could finally arrive. Most signs still point to a late-2026 debut, though plenty could change between now and then.As always with unreleased Apple hardware, nothing here is confirmed. Plans... Read more ›
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Tesla eliminated the option to purchase Full Self-Driving with a one-time fee over the weekend. Read more ›
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AI startup ElevenLabs, valued at $11 billion, employs small teams with high sales quotas. Read more ›
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If Joe Rogan is any indication, February 2026 may go down as the month that the Epstein files saga cemented itself as a lasting political liability for President Donald Trump and Republicans. The podcaster has spent the last week discussing the disjointed release of files by the Department of Justice, analyzing emails and redactions, and […] Read more ›
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Ireland has announced what it says is the world's first permanent basic income program for artists, a scheme that will pay 2,000 selected artists $385 per week for three years, funded by an $21.66 million allocation from Budget 2026. The program follows a 2022 pilot -- the Irish government's first large-scale randomized control trial -- that found participants had greater professional autonomy, less anxiety, and higher life satisfaction. An external... Read more ›
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Gallup announced the end of its presidential approval polls after nearly 90 years. Here's how previous presidents ranked. Read more ›
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In a sudden moment of thermal shock, a $5,000 RTX 5090 ended up cracking under pressure when too much voltage was pushed to the core at once. The dead card aided in achieving a world record in Geekbench 5 GPU Compute before, with the help of liquid nitrogen. Read more ›
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The early March event could feature the launch of the iPhone 17e, but details are light. Read more ›
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Charlie Berens is a Wisconsin comedian beloved for wickedly funny, and until recently apolitical, satires of “Midwest Nice” culture. He’s now become Public Enemy No. 1 to data center developers and AI model makers. Berens is on a crusade to block data centers, making at times unfounded claims to his social media audience of over 10 million that tech companies have no intention of paying their fair share for power... Read more ›
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Nvidia is one of the world's most valuable companies. Read about its history, leadership, and financials. Read more ›
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Apple today provided the first beta of an upcoming macOS Tahoe 26.4 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming just a few days after Apple launched macOS Tahoe 26.3. Developers can download the macOS Tahoe 26.4 update by opening up the System Settings app, selecting the General category, and then choosing Software Update. Beta Updates will need to be enabled, and a free developer account is required.... Read more ›
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How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream New Zealand vs. Canada in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world. Read more ›
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I never pictured myself working full time in the family business, but after college, I joined my mom's company. Sometimes we clash. Read more ›
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Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming less than a week after Apple released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 could be significant updates that... Read more ›
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A former banker and his lifelong friend turned a franchise obsession into owning Capriotti's and running the sandwich chain together. Read more ›
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Apple has a whole slate of Mac machines lined up for a 2026, and its March event could kickstart the refresh cycle. Read more ›
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In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser-cutting and 3D-printing tools to resist an occupation. Read more ›
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TSMC, other companies to invest $250 billion in the U.S. as part of trade deal, TSMC reportedly mulls additional $100 billion investment and four more fab modules. Read more ›
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The Vatican is leaning into AI. AI-assisted live translations are being introduced for Holy Mass attendees — the holy masses if you will. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican has teamed up with Translated, a language service provider, to create live translations in 60 languages. "Saint Peter’s Basilica has, for centuries, welcomed the faithful from every nation and tongue. In making available a tool that helps many... Read more ›
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Multiple Windows Insider users and one of Rufus' developers reveal that they can't download any of Microsoft's latest Insider Preview ISOs. Users who try to are met with an IP block. Read more ›
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When a travel company announces a “Chief Spring Officer,” it sounds like a gimmick, but Klook’s experiment reflects how platforms are trying close the gap between inspiration and booking. If this works, similar seasonal roles could emerge around major events. Read more ›
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Cruises are carrying TUI’s results, but distribution is moving away from the web and toward apps and artificial intelligence. Read more ›
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The Classic Vacations acquisition hands TBO a new distribution footprint. It brings higher-value bookings and deep industry relationships. But that also means that TBO’s numbers will look messy until the integration is done. Read more ›
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In an era when speed to market is a given, Chesky is arguing that nice and easy does it will win the day. It would be better to say, "We are behind in our AI development, but we are confident that we will get to where we need to be." Read more ›
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Around a dozen states have introduced legislation that would upend the way hotels, airlines, and OTAs set prices. Read more ›
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The changes come as Saudi has scaled back some Vision 2030 projects and is accelerating efforts to attract foreign direct investment. Read more ›
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Expedia's B2B division is growing nearly five times faster than its consumer brands. That gap buys time for the Vrbo and Hotels.com turnaround — but 2026 will test whether efficiency gains can translate into sustained momentum. Read more ›
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Lemon Tree said it is ready to take its brand abroad, but it’s sticking with Indian travelers. “We now feel we are at a point where our brand is exportable… it has high recognition, trust and reliability for the mid to upper mid-market Indians traveling globally,” said Patu Keswani, founder and chairman of Lemon Tree […] Read more ›
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El Al’s dominance delivered bumper profits – now it’s triggering a rare antitrust test of how far airlines can push pricing power during a crisis. Read more ›
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How do you measure the value of an organic cultural moment you can’t buy? Puerto Rico’s DMO just ran the experiment. Read more ›
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