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• Korean OTT fights back

  07-01-2019 01:00 via warc.com
  Faced with the twin threats of YouTube and Netflix, Korean OTT providers are joining forces to create a single platform with more than 13 million subscribers.SK Telecom’s Oksusu service and Pooq, the operation jointly run by the...
  
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• FedEx's CEO explains why regular humanoid robots can't get the job done in its warehouses

  19-01-2026 08:01 via businessinsider.com
  FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam said regular humanoid robots aren't sufficient for his warehouses.AP Photo/Eric RisbergFedEx's CEO said regular humanoid robots won't make the cut for work at his warehouses.He said "super humanoid robots" with a "couple of elbows" would be better at automating deliveries.Other companies, like Amazon and GXO, have heavily leaned into humanoid robots in their warehouses.FedEx's CEO said he wants "super humanoid robots" with a "couple of elbows" to automate processes in h
  
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• Davos Daily: Good morning, day one

  19-01-2026 08:00 via businessinsider.com
  The World Economic Forum will take place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026.Fabrice Coffrini/ AFP via Getty ImagesBusiness Insider is on the ground at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, this week, and we want to take you along with us.We'll be updating our liveblog throughout the week with breaking news, insights from interviews and conversations, power-player sightings, and color from private events.From global growth to AI, talent, and the future of work, Davos is where
  
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• Russia is pushing to build 1,000 of its localized Iranian Shahed drones every day, Ukraine's military chief says

  19-01-2026 07:22 via businessinsider.com
  Geran-2 drones are, for now, the most commonly used Shahed-type drone deployed by Russia to attack Ukraine.Andreas Stein/picture alliance via Getty ImagesOleksandr Syrskyi said that Russia is already building 404 Shahed-type drones a day.It plans to eventually surge that capacity to 1,000 Shaheds a day, the Ukrainian forces chief said.That capability would let Russia launch nearly 5 to 6 times as many Shaheds as it does now.Russia has plans to more than double production of its Iranian-designed
  
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• A Meta product manager with no technical background says vibe coding gave him 'superpowers'

  19-01-2026 07:04 via businessinsider.com
  A Meta product manager says vibe coding tools are letting non-technical product managers ship features.Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesA Meta product manager credits vibe coding tools for transforming his workflow.Zevi Arnovitz said using AI to code felt like he had been given "superpowers.""Everyone's going to become a builder," Arnovitz added.A product manager at Meta says vibe coding has changed what it means to do his job — even though he has no t
  
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• Harvey's CEO explains his early tactic to get customers: telling lawyers how bad their arguments were

  19-01-2026 06:03 via businessinsider.com
  Harvey's CEO reveals an early tactic that helped him win customers for his legal AI startup.HarveyHarvey's CEO says showing lawyers what was wrong with their arguments helped him grab attention fast.Winston Weinberg said it was a risky move because early versions of the tool could hallucinate.The legal AI sector is expanding, with Harvey valued at $8 billion following a December funding round.Harvey's CEO says his earliest demos worked because they went straight for lawyers' arguments.Winston We
  
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• Ford's CEO says making Red Bull's F1 engine taught him one thing about how to beat China at the car game

  19-01-2026 06:02 via businessinsider.com
  Jim Farley said developing the Red Bull F1 engine taught him one thing about beating China at the software game.Mark Thompson/Getty ImagesFord is reentering Formula 1 racing, designing the engine for Oracle Red Bull Racing's 2026 car.Ford's CEO said the process has taught him one thing about beating Chinese cars — software.He said Chinese cars are "really good," and working on the F1 engine brings him closer to beating them.Designing a Formula 1 engine has helped Ford gain the edge against
  
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• Patti Smith says turning 79 made one thing clear

  19-01-2026 06:01 via businessinsider.com
  Patti Smith says growing older has made her more aware of how much time she has left.Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Gordon Parks FoundationPatti Smith, 79, says aging has made her more determined to keep working for as long as she can."And I have so much to do and so many things I want to do, so many things I want to write," she said.Despite experiencing many losses in life, Smith said she wants to continue living fiercely — and hopes to reach 102.Patti Smith, 79, says aging hasn't slowed
  
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• I'm a US Marine vet who trained with Ukrainians 20 years ago. Here's the secret to their combat success.

  19-01-2026 01:18 via businessinsider.com
  Troy Smothers was a sergeant when he separated from the US Marine Corps. Before that, he served in Ukraine for a short time, later returning after the war began to assist its troops with fiber optic drones.Troy SmothersTroy Smothers deployed with the USMC to Ukraine in 2005 to train its infantry to NATO standards.By necessity, many Ukrainians are skilled at fixing electronics and keeping aging systems going.Smothers visits Ukraine often and told Business Insider that this mindset drives their su
  
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• They quit, traveled, and rethought their lives — meet the adults taking gap years

  19-01-2026 01:01 via businessinsider.com
  Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIIn my early 30s, I was working long hours as the editor in chief of a magazine, juggling deadlines and the looming "should we have kids?" question — all while feeling completely wrung out. I drafted a resignation email.When my boss called me in, she surprised me: "Take some time off," she said. "Come back to manage a new launch later this year."My plan for a year off collapsed into two months.It began quietly in India at a yoga retreat near Kerala and ended wi
  
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• How to watch Rams vs. Bears: Live stream the NFL divisional game free from anywhere

  18-01-2026 21:31 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams will face off in the final Divisional Round game of the Playoffs.Quinn Harris/Getty ImagesTwo franchises that squeezed through their respective Wild Card games meet in the Divisional Round in their bid for a spot at the NFC Championship game. Not sure where to catch this country-spanning game between Los Angeles and Chicago? We have details on how to watch Rams vs.
  
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• Morocco vs Senegal free live streams: How to watch 2026 AFCON final from anywhere

  18-01-2026 20:02 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreSadio Mané (Senegal) and Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) will be key players in today's final.Ryan Pierse/Getty Images (L); Alex Livesey/Getty Images (R)Here's everything you need to know about where to watch Senegal vs. Morocco, including a free AFCON final live stream available from any country in the world via several international English-language broadcast options.We'll show you how to access these o
  
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• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's Greenland push is about avoiding a 'hot war'

  18-01-2026 19:52 via businessinsider.com
  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is a key figure in US-China trade talks.Pete Marovich/Getty ImagesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said US control of Greenland is a strategic move to avoid conflict.Trump said Saturday he would impose tariffs on Denmark and Europe until they hand over Greenland.European Union leaders condemned the new tariffs on Sunday, calling them economic blackmail.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump is serious about annexing Greenland.Trump amped up
  
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• I'm parenting my kids differently from how I was raised. I don't want them to fear me, but instead trust me.

  18-01-2026 18:34 via businessinsider.com
  The author is parenting her kids differently to how she was parented.miya227/Getty ImagesI parented my kids differently from how I was raised.I chose open conversations over fear and punishment.Being called a loose parent was worth it for our relationship.Growing up, the grandparents who raised me were a generation removed from me, and because of it, I never felt like I could go to them with real issues or problems.I hid the deep and dark stuff because children were to be seen and not heard. We
  
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• How to watch Texans vs. Patriots: Live stream the NFL Playoffs free from anywhere

  18-01-2026 18:00 via businessinsider.com
  When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreThe Houston Texans and New England Patriots last squared off in 2024.Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesThe Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs continues with another AFC showdown. Below, we've gathered everything you need to know about how to watch Texans vs. Patriots, including free global live streaming options.The New England Patriots have had a stellar season so far, tying the top-seeded Denver Broncos in th
  
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• I'm an American who moved to a small French village. I tried to adjust, but learned I wasn't built for country living.

  18-01-2026 16:43 via businessinsider.com
  I'd hoped my new home would be a bit more walkable.Audrey BrunoAfter living in New York and Berlin, I moved to a small French village to escape chaotic city life.I struggled to feel at home without city conveniences like food delivery and public transportation.Two years later, we moved to Lyon, which felt like a perfect compromise.Growing up in a remote California suburb, I spent most of my childhood counting down the days until I could leave for a big city.When the time came to move to New York
  
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• Tech hiring fell hard after COVID. These jobs survived.

  18-01-2026 16:30 via businessinsider.com
  An electrician working on an HVAC systemRobert Nickelsberg/Getty ImagesA version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter.Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here.After a bruising pullback from pandemic-era highs, tech hiring is settling into a more sustainable phase, according to a new study on top jobs from Indeed. Postings for tech roles are down 36% from early 2020, but job listings for some specialized technical occupations are still higher than pre-pandem
  
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• The world's rich and powerful are descending on Davos — and many are coming by private jet

  18-01-2026 16:17 via businessinsider.com
  Private jets at Zurich Airport during the WEF annual meeting in 2023.Michele Crameri/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesPrivate jet traffic is skyrocketing in Davos, as billionaires and world leaders head to the World Economic Forum.Last year, more than 150 private jets landed in the area, registered to the likes of Bill Gates and Michael Dell.The event attracts some of the richest people — and most expensive planes — on Earth.Private jets are descending on the typically quiet
  
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• In my 60s, I sold the home I raised my son in and took a job on a cruise ship. It gave me the freedom I needed.

  18-01-2026 14:52 via businessinsider.com
  The author sold her house and took a job as a cruise photographer.Courtesy of the authorWith my son grown and debt rising, I realized my longtime home no longer supported the life I wanted.Selling it gave me the freedom to travel, rebuild my confidence, and take a new job.Letting go of almost everything I owned helped me step into the most creative chapter of my life.At almost 70, with my son grown and building his own creative life, I realized the home I had poured myself into for two decades n
  
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• When my friends moved to the suburbs, I decided to raise my kids in Chicago. Being an urban mom was the best choice.

  18-01-2026 14:17 via businessinsider.com
  The author raised her kids in Chicago.Unaihuiziphotography/Getty ImagesI knew many people who moved away from Chicago to raise their kids, but I stayed.In Chicago, my kids had access to parks, museums, and multiple learning opportunities.Of course, I was afraid to let them roam the city on their own, but independence was important.While raising my kids in Chicago, I saw a recurring pattern. A neighbor would welcome a second child, or a friend's oldest would be ready for middle school. Suddenly,
  
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• Boston Dynamics CEO told us how the humanoid robot revolution begins

  18-01-2026 14:02 via businessinsider.com
  Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter talked to Business Insider about how humanoid robots will transform the factory workplace.Sophia TungBoston Dynamics revealed the latest iteration of Atlas, a 200-pound, six-foot-tall humanoid robot.The company plans to deploy Atlas on the Hyundai factory floor by 2028.Business Insider spoke to Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter about the new robot.In a few years, factory employees at Hyundai's massive Georgia plant could be getting a new coworker.It's about 20
  
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• China-focused hedge funds surged in 2025. Here's who won big.

  18-01-2026 12:51 via businessinsider.com
  Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his ruling party have pushed to stimulate China's economy.Xie Huanchi/Xinhua via Getty ImagesHedge funds betting big on China generated strong returns last year.Managers, including Bridgewater, Tekne, and Pinpoint, benefited from a strong year for Chinese stocks.Many funds are also invested in ByteDance, the China-based owner of TikTok.At the start of 2025, alarms were blaring about the risk of investing in China.A new protectionist administration was taking over in
  
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• The rules of dating are changing — and quickly

  18-01-2026 12:41 via businessinsider.com
  Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BIThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.The business of datingMy wife and I met nearly two decades ago in the same newsroom. We were cub reporters, then friends, and then started dating. Eventually, we got married. Now we have two kids.I'd say it's a sweet story — and an increasingly antiquated one.Dating in 2026 looks quite different. Dating apps have gone from taboo to mainstream t
  
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• Samsung Electronics boss says it's betting on AI that blends into the background, not spectacle

  18-01-2026 12:21 via businessinsider.com
  Simon Sung, the CEO of Samsung Electronics Europe.Samsung ElectronicsSamsung has a very different AI strategy from the likes of OpenAI.The company develops AI for consumer products like kitchen appliances and its smartphone assistant.Samsung Electronics' Europe boss says it's focusing on AI that provides "every day value rather than novelty."In an AI market full of spectacle and hype, Samsung says it's trying to blend in.Simon Sung, the CEO of Samsung Electronics Europe, told Business Insider th
  
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• The Alexander brothers head to trial this week on sex-trafficking charges. Here's what's at stake.

  18-01-2026 12:00 via businessinsider.com
  Brothers Oren Alexander, Tal Alexander and Alon Alexander were arrested on sex trafficking charges in 2024.J Grassi/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesThe Alexander brothers will stand trial on federal sex-trafficking charges this week.Oren and Tal Alexander were top real estate agents before they, and a third brother, were arrested.Defense attorneys have argued that the government overreached by bringing sex trafficking charges.Brothers Tal and Oren Alexander — once among the nation's top l
  
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• I founded a wellness startup after leaving McKinsey. Hustle culture is a liability, not an asset.

  18-01-2026 11:55 via businessinsider.com
  Cesar Carvalho worked at McKinsey from 2010 to 2012.Pascal Perich/© Pascal PerichCesar Carvalho left a consulting job at McKinsey to launch Wellhub, a wellness startup.14 years later, Wellhub is changing corporate wellness — and counts McKinsey as a client.Hustle culture is a liability to productive workforces, Carvalho told Business Insider.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cesar Carvalho, the CEO and cofounder of Wellhub, a global corporate wellness platform. The
  
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• We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal — but not the food

  18-01-2026 11:46 via businessinsider.com
  We ate at Tommy Bahama's Manhattan restaurant, which has become a hot spot for a business lunch.Jordan Hart/Business InsiderWe had lunch at Tommy Bahama in Midtown Manhattan, which has become a go-to for the Wall Street crowd.We spent $145 and were sufficiently underwhelmed by the food, including the famous coconut shrimp.Even so, we get the airy Floridian draw and why it's an ideal spot for a business lunch.Above an oasis of floppy sun hats, chinos, and pastel polos on most weekday afternoons,
  
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• I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

  18-01-2026 11:31 via businessinsider.com
  Cassindy Chao now works as a full-time matchmaker.Courtesy of Cassindy ChaoCassindy Chao worked in finance, including at JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs, but felt she never thrived.She started matchmaking as a side hustle while working in corporate restructuring.Chao finds that her age and life experience are valuable assets in the matchmaking industry.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cassindy Chao, 57, a matchmaker based in the Bay Area. This piece has been edited for length an
  
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• The post-pandemic era has sent the high-end watch market into a slump that analysts say could last a decade

  18-01-2026 11:30 via businessinsider.com
  Besides top brands like Rolex, virtually all luxury watch makers struggled in 2025, according to Claudia D'Arpizio, a partner at Bain.Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesAfter a COVID-era surge, the luxury watch market is mired in a hangover that could last years.High-end watch prices have tumbled from their latest peak, with most brands seeing a dip.Analysts say the pandemic watch boom was a once-in-a-lifetime event that's unlikely to be repeated.The luxury watch market is coming off a wild sug
  
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• Student-loan borrowers behind on payments now have more time to figure out a plan — and protect their tax refunds

  18-01-2026 11:24 via businessinsider.com
  Some student-loan borrowers are at risk of having their tax refunds seized this year.Allison Robbert/For The Washington Post via Getty ImagesThe Education Department temporarily paused seizure of tax refunds for defaulted student-loan borrowers.Advocates urge student-loan borrowers to check if they're in default before filing their taxes.If borrowers are in default, they have several options to begin the process of returning to good standing.If you're behind on your student-loan payments, you no
  
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