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[ad_1] LeBron James pulled a big fake-out on his fans, and brand experts are split as to whether it was a good move.The NBA superstar had the basketball world abuzz with a Monday social media post teasing “the decision of all decisions” on Tuesday at noon. It was a reference to James’ infamous “Decision” press conference in 2010, when he announced that he was leaving his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers and joining the Miami Heat.This so-called “Second Decision” proved far less dramatic. James didn’t announce his retirement from basketball or request a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, as some fans…

[ad_1] Google is expanding access to Opal, its AI vibe-coding app, to 15 more countries. The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts, is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panamá, Honduras, Argentina, and Pakistan. “When we opened up Opal to users in the U.S. we anticipated they might build simple, fun tools,” said Megan Li, a senior product manager at Google Labs, in a blog post. “We didn’t expect the surge of sophisticated, practical and highly creative Opal apps we got instead. The ingenuity of…

[ad_1] 2025-10-07T19:48:54Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Neighborhoods across US cities showcase a variety of international cultures. These neighborhoods offer unique travel experiences without requiring a trip abroad. See inside these 13 neighborhoods, from German towns in Texas to Ethiopian corners in the capital. You don’t have to travel outside the US to experience diverse…

[ad_1] Despite a recent surge, Nvidia still seems like a good buy at its current valuation, according to Brook Dane, co-head of public tech investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Renewed hype around artificial intelligence has driven shares of Nvidia to all-time highs. The stock has surged 38% this year, but there’s more growth ahead as the chipmaker looks poised to seize a big chunk of future spending on AI chips, Dane said. NVDA YTD mountain NVDA YTD chart Nvidia is capturing about 70 cents of every dollar being invested in the space, Dane said, adding that capital expenditure growth…

[ad_1] Otter.ai CEO Sam Liang isn’t satisfied with the company being viewed, and used, as just a meeting notetaker. Liang wants Otter.ai to become a go-to source for enterprises and a new batch of products released Tuesday is the first step in that evolution. The Silicon Valley-based AI meeting assistant startup released Tuesday a new suite of tools for enterprises designed to better incorporate data from meetings into other workflows by funneling that information to a central knowledge base. The aim is to grow Otter’s business by helping companies get more out of the meetings they record. Otter’s new product suite includes…

[ad_1] The battle between Group Black, a firm created to direct ad dollars to Black-owned media, and one of its cofounders has taken a new turn.Cofounder Richelieu Dennis sent a letter on Monday addressed to the board, calling for the removal of all five members — including fellow Group Black cofounder Bonin Bough. The letter, which Business Insider viewed, accused the firm of overspending and mismanagement under the board’s watch.Dennis wrote in the letter that he had “serious concerns” regarding what he characterized as “wrongdoing and breach of fiduciary duty” by the board members.Dennis, who wrote that he owns more…

[ad_1] 2025-10-07T19:14:34Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. We’re seeking nominations for Business Insider’s first-ever list of the rising stars in luxury. We are looking for designers, dealmakers, and entrepreneurs driving change in the worlds of luxury, beauty, and fashion. Submit your entries via the form below by October 24. Nominations are open for Business Insider’s…

[ad_1] Tesla’s most affordable models have finally arrived.On Tuesday, the EV giant unveiled the long-awaited budget-friendly version of the Model Y, Tesla’s most popular vehicle — and it costs $39,990 with 321 miles of estimated range.But in a surprise move, the company also announced a Model 3 Standard that costs even less — with a price of $36,990. The Tesla Model Y Standard costs $39,990. Tesla Notably, the lower-cost models ditch some of the features that have previously come standard in other Teslas.The Model Y Standard, for example, comes with “Traffic-aware cruise control” but lacks the driver-assist feature “Autosteer” available…

[ad_1] BitMine Immersion (BMNR) is emerging from technical price consolidation, potentially setting up a break higher, while at the same time making a bold shift from a bitcoin miner to becoming one of the biggest holders of Ethereum . With our CNBC friend Tom Lee playing the Frank Sinatra role (chairman) at Bitmine, I’ve dipped a toe into this name with high hopes to increase my position size once Ethereum and BMNR clear technical hurdles we’ll outline below. Under Lee’s leadership and its “Alchemy of 5%” framework, the company has amassed more than 2.4 million of Ethereum — which is…

[ad_1] AI influencers are the latest shiny object in influencer marketing. But they’re already losing their luster for some marketers.Brand partnerships with AI social accounts dropped by around 30% in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to transaction data from hundreds of campaigns provided by the influencer-marketing platform Collabstr.Part of the drop-off may be tied to recent consumer backlash against AI slop. But the retreat can also be attributed to AI accounts simply underperforming, Collabstr cofounder Kyle Dulay said.”I don’t think AI content has gotten to a point where it’s able to…