đź‘‹ I'm Ken Metral, founder of Cosmico. I'm a serial entrepreneur and passionate technologist. I have 20+ years of experience with degrees in IT, MIS, and an MBA from Florida International University.
Business
Starbucks is set to eliminate the extra fee for non-dairy milk options in the U.S., starting November 7. This change reflects a wider trend in the food and beverage industry, with companies responding to increased demand for plant-based alternatives. Starbucks’ decision aligns with its global sustainability initiatives, as non-dairy
Automotive
Tesla’s recent sales decline in California, historically one of its strongest markets, reflects both intensifying competition and a shifting consumer landscape. California, with its environmentally focused policies and high EV adoption rate, has long been a bellwether for Tesla. However, as new entrants like Rivian, Lucid, and legacy automakers
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Dropbox recently announced plans to lay off around 20% of its workforce as demand in its core cloud storage business slows. This restructuring reflects broader shifts in the tech industry, where traditional cloud services face stiffer competition and changing user needs. Dropbox’s move aligns with a strategic pivot toward
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft’s recent earnings exceeded expectations, fueled by robust growth in its cloud segment, as the tech giant significantly ramps up investment in AI infrastructure. With nearly $20 billion in capital expenditure, double last year’s amount, Microsoft is focusing on expanding data centers and advanced chips to support the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has introduced SimpleQA, a new benchmark designed to evaluate the accuracy of language models in answering straightforward, fact-based questions. This tool is aimed at tackling a common issue in AI—known as "hallucination," where models produce fabricated or inaccurate responses. SimpleQA’s dataset includes questions across a
Food
Chipotle, McDonald's, Shake Shack, and Brinker International recently reported quarterly earnings, revealing trends and challenges in the fast-food industry. McDonald’s and Chipotle reported strong growth, largely due to strategic price adjustments and a focus on digital sales, with Chipotle benefiting from new menu items and delivery promotions.
Careers
Starbucks recently informed its corporate workforce that consistent attendance in the office is mandatory, with employees expected on-site at least three days a week. This decision aligns with a larger corporate trend as companies seek to restore in-office dynamics, citing benefits like enhanced collaboration, innovation, and company culture. Other companies,
Business
Denny's, the well-known American diner chain, has announced plans to close 150 underperforming locations by the end of 2025, with 50 of these closures occurring by the end of 2024. This decision comes as the company faces declining sales and rising operational costs. The closures represent about 10%
Tech
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter of 2024, surpassing Wall Street revenue estimates. The company’s success can be attributed to strong performance in its advertising business and significant growth in its cloud computing division. Despite facing increased competition and regulatory scrutiny,
Economy
In the third quarter of 2024, the U.S. economy demonstrated robust growth, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increasing at an annualized rate of 2.8%. This expansion, though slightly below the 3% growth observed in the second quarter, underscores the economy's resilience amid ongoing inflationary pressures
Sales
In sales, timing is everything. Salespeople can have all the knowledge in the world about their product or service, but if they fail to recognize when a client is ready to buy, they may lose the sale. On the flip side, some sellers spend too much time pushing toward a
Marketing
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed numerous industries, and content marketing is no different. As AI advances, it is changing the way businesses create, distribute, and analyze content. The future of AI in content marketing looks promising, with emerging technologies set to have a significant impact on strategies and operations. We