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Here are the 7 things you missed today:
1. 🤑 OpenAI Achieved Its First $1 Billion in Revenue
Due to an acceleration in paid subscribers after rolling out ChatGPT-5, OpenAI officially hit $1 billion in revenue for the first time this week. But despite the huge revenue milestone, OpenAI’s CFO, Sarah Friar said the company is still “constantly under compute,” facing ongoing pressures from Artificial Intelligence compute demands. The company is expected to triple in demand to $12.7 billion this year. (CNBC)
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3. 🎯 Target’s CEO is Calling it Quits
After what’s so far been a tumultuous year for Target, Brian Cornell is stepping down after 11 years as CEO at the popular retailer. The departure isn’t exactly a surprise to many, as Target has been the, well…target of public backlash over its recent business decisions, resulting in slumping sales. Cornell is set to be replaced in February of next year with Target’s current COO, Michael Fiddelke. (CNN)
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5. ⚡Google is Going All AI With its Pixel 10 Series
During today’s “Made by Google” event, the company launched its newest Pixel 10 series, just weeks before Apple was set to release its iPhone 17. Unlike Apple, Google’s goal is to rapidly integrate its AI platforms into its devices and deliver AI-powered smartphones to consumers. A few of the upgrades include a Visual Overlays feature for the camera, a proactive “Magic Cue” feature, and Voice Translate for calls. (TechCrunch)
6. 👓 Smart Glasses That ‘Listen and Record Everything’ Are in The Works
Two Harvard dropouts teased a pair of “always on” AI-powered smart glasses that can listen to, record, and transcribe every conversation, then display relevant information to the wearer in real-time. So far, co-founders Caine Ardayfio and AnhPhu Nguyen have raised $1 million to develop the glasses. The glasses will start at $249 and are available for preorder starting today. (TechCrunch)
7. 🍕 Pizza Hut is launching a $5 pizza to boost sales
Popular pizza chain Pizza Hut just rolled out “Crafted Flatzz,” a thinner and crispier version of its Personal Pan Pizza, for $5. Although only available for a limited time, the cheaper alternative is aimed at the “budget-conscious lunch crowd.” The new item is part of Pizza Hut’s plans to turn sales around from seven (!) consecutive quarters of decline. (CNN)
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