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Running Around the World…Literally

Running Around the World…Literally

​[[{“value”:” One of the reasons I decided to study in Europe is the ease of travel between countries and the many different places you can visit. I’ve already visited Italy, the Czech Republic, Ireland, Morocco, and many more smaller cities along the French Riviera. Before coming to France, I decided to sign up for a half-marathon in Milan. I was…

​Why Early STEM Matters: Data-Driven Strategies

​Why Early STEM Matters: Data-Driven Strategies

​[[{“value”:” Post by Dr. Natasha Wilkerson May 2, 2025 At Vivify, we believe every student deserves the chance to see themselves as a scientist, engineer, or innovator. But far too often, the images and messages students receive about STEM send the opposite signal. Whether it’s a Google search or a superhero movie, the stereotype of who “belongs” in STEM is…

Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

​Spotify said on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update that will allow users to access pricing information and external payment links. The approval comes days after a U.S. judge ordered Apple to stop charging commissions on purchases through iPhone apps. “In a victory for consumers, artists, creators, and authors, Apple has approved Spotify’s […]  

Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US

​Airbnb started rolling out an AI-powered customer service bot in the U.S. last month, CEO Brian Chesky said during the firm’s first-quarter conference call on Thursday. Chesky said 50% of Airbnb’s U.S. users are already using the AI bot for customer service, adding that the company plans to roll out the feature to all its […]  

Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+

​Amazon’s upgraded digital assistant powered by generative AI, Alexa+, has rolled out to over 100,000 users, CEO Andy Jassy said on the company’s earnings call Thursday. While that’s a far cry from the 600 million Alexa devices out there, the company is making some progress on the rollout of Alexa+, which was first unveiled in […]  

Apple CEO Tim Cook says tariffs to add only $900M in costs in Q3

​Apple CEO Tim Cook commented on the impact of President Trump’s tariffs during Thursday’s second-quarter earnings call with investors. While the iPhone maker saw only “limited impact” from tariffs in the March quarter, Cook said Apple couldn’t forecast what that would mean for the coming quarter. However, if things remained the same, the company estimates […]