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This AI version of a hit Christmas song marks a new era for music

Universal Music Group and SoundLabs used AI to create an authorized version of ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ in Spanish. It’s likely the first of many such songs.

Whether you want to or not, everyone knows “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Recorded in 1958 by 13-year-old Brenda Lee, the song’s use in Home Alone helped make it a holiday staple. But have you ever wanted to hear a Spanish version created with help from AI? No? Too bad! 

‘Woman of the Hour’ is prompting women on TikTok to share advice on encountering threatening men

TikTok user Rachel Lovely cited the film as her inspiration for making the video.

Women are taking the lead from Netflix’s Woman of the Hour and sharing tips they’ve used to stay safe from threatening men.

‘This is a market, not voting’: Robinhood gets into election betting but reminds that it isn’t politics

As of today, the stock-trading platform will let users buy ‘presidential election contracts’ for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Here’s what to know.

As if there wasn’t enough skin in the game, Robinhood has rolled out a new feature that allows users to bet on the presidential election.

Walmart Black Friday 2024: Schedule, list of deals, and what’s new this year—including an AI shopping assistant

Here’s everything to know about the retail giant’s holiday sales.

For deal seekers everywhere, it’s already that time again: Walmart just announced plans for its 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, and this year, they come with an AI boost.

100 days after CrowdStrike’s nightmare scenario, things are back to normal

Doom-laden predictions of businesses abandoning the security-infrastructure provider haven’t come to fruition.

On July 18, we experienced one of the biggest screw-ups in the history of the digital era. Millions of computers worldwide running the Windows operating system didn’t turn on. The culprit: a configuration issue with the Falcon Sensor tool developed by cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike. In simplest terms, an incorrect update was automatically pushed out to users that contained a fatal fault, sending computers falling like dominos as the world woke up.

Elevate your YouTube experience with 4 free Chrome extensions

A range of solutions to common YouTube frustrations, all just a browser extension away.

YouTube’s vast library of content is a never-ending treasure trove of stuff to watch. However the platform’s experience can sometimes be less than ideal (to put it diplomatically).

Looking for a new job? Watch out for these red flags

Even when your job prospects seem uncertain, there are some things you shouldn’t overlook while navigating the job hunt.

Interviewing for a new role might seem daunting right now, between ongoing layoffs and a tricky job market. Maybe you’ve been ghosted by recruiters or haven’t received offers after a lengthy interview process. Or perhaps you’re struggling to find a role that seems like the right fit and next step in your career.

A Cleveland Clinic physician offers 7 tips for creating a healthy AI-enabled workplace

AI will test your company’s health and wellness strategy—here’s how you can prepare.

The immense potential of artificial intelligence has become one of today’s most popular business talking points. But there is dramatic disparity between the AI perspectives of corporate leadership and their workers. Sixty-five percent of HR leaders believe AI will positively impact human capital within the next two years while 38% of U.S. workers are worried that AI may make some, or all, of their job duties obsolete.

College athletes are more empowered in today’s evolving legal landscape

Meanwhile, coaches’ and universities’ power to keep athletes on the team and have them participate has significantly decreased.

Ever since the NCAA permitted college athletes to by companies that use their names, images and likenesses, athletes have tested the limits of their increasing power.

Think your office is fun? This Swedish studio has a fully-functioning indoor roller coaster

The bright red coaster is 200 feet long, 10 feet tall, and weighs four tons.

Some offices have free coffee. Others have complimentary lunches. If you want to get really crazy, a few even have an in-building gym. But there’s only one office in the world with a fully-functioning indoor roller coaster. 

That office is in Stockholm, Sweden, and it’s home to the recently rebranded creative studio The Great Exhibition. For the past 15 years, the studio (formerly known as PJADAD) has worked on creating head-turning brand experiences—like a playground made out of textiles for IKEA and a city of geometric food cubes for Atelier Food.