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Plaud says it has sold 1M+ of its $159 NotePin AI recording devices since 2023, is profitable, and is on track to bring in $250M in annualized revenue this year (Iain Martin/Forbes)

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Iain Martin / Forbes : Plaud says it has sold 1M+ of its $159 NotePin AI recording devices since 2023, is profitable, and is on track to bring in $250M in annualized revenue this year   —  Nathan Xu's bootstrapped company has sold more than 1 million AI recording devices that transcribe and summarize the busy days of doctors … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/2ME0OtZ

OpenAI acquires product analytics company Statsig for $1.1B and shuffles executive roles, with Statsig CEO Vijaye Raji becoming OpenAI's CTO of Applications (Hayden Field/The Verge)

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Hayden Field / The Verge : OpenAI acquires product analytics company Statsig for $1.1B and shuffles executive roles, with Statsig CEO Vijaye Raji becoming OpenAI's CTO of Applications   —  It was a big weekend for the ChatGPT-maker. … OpenAI has started to build out its Applications team under Fidji Simo … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/kh8PZg5

Disney agrees to pay $10M to settle an FTC complaint that alleges Disney failed to designate certain YouTube videos as being made for children (Sara Fischer/Axios)

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Sara Fischer / Axios : Disney agrees to pay $10M to settle an FTC complaint that alleges Disney failed to designate certain YouTube videos as being made for children   —  The Walt Disney Company on Tuesday said it has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a children's privacy lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission related … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/YfXimSk

Saatva Labor Day sale: Save $400 on luxury mattresses

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Saatva Saatva's luxury mattresses are some of the best we've tested, and the retailer's Labor Day sale is one you won't want to sleep on. Saatva's Labor Day sale will knock $400 off any order of $1,000 or more if you have one of their mattresses in your cart when you check out. The discount can help reduce costs across the board at the luxury mattress brand. We like Saatva because it provides a luxe mattress quality without breaking the bank, especially compared to similar brands, and includes a helpful home trial period and warranty. In our heavily tested guide to the best mattresses , the Saatva Classic mattress ranks as our best luxury pick, thanks to its support, free in-home setup, and old mattress removal. It also made the cut in our guides to the best mattresses for back pain and best mattresses for couples . You can check out our full Saatva mattress revie...

Amazon Labor Day sale: The best 2025 deals from KitchenAid, Apple, and more

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Amazon/Insider Happy Labor Day! Whether you're out by the pool with family or clocking in another day of work, don't forget to check out the holiday's sales — most are ending today. I've rounded up all of the highlights from Amazon's Labor Day sale , using my years of expertise as a deals editor to curate only the best. Though you can't expect incredible, record-breaking lows like you'd find during Black Friday, the discounts from Labor Day are still worthwhile, matching the best deal prices of the year. Some of my favorites include $100 off the beloved KitchenAid Stand Mixer, 25% off the viral Owala bottle, 20% off a staff favorite body pillow, and 25% off the Apple iPad Air that I use every day. There are plenty more savings across beauty, fashion, tech, and home to be found from the event, too. Keep scrolling to find highlights from Amazon's Labor...

I dreamed of a European vacation — but driving to Canada's Quebec City helped me scratch that itch on a budget

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plaza David Perry I drove from NYC to Quebec City in Canada for a European-inspired vacation in North America. Quebec City has a lot of historic architecture, and the province produces impressive ice wines. My 72-hour trip was a fairly budget-friendly way for me to feel like I was in France. It's not every day I walk down a street where a Disney princess would be fit to start her opening number, but that's how I felt in Quebec City . The Canadian city is steeped in centuries of history and feels distinctly European, from its cobblestone streets to its largely French-speaking population. However, it's actually just an eight-hour drive (or two-hour flight) from my native New York City. After spending just about 72 hours in the city and its surrounding province, I'd say it's a great place to visit for a taste of Europe in North America . A walking tour is a great way to see the city and its architectural marvels The best thing to do in Quebec City is to...

Nestlé says it dismissed CEO Laurent Freixe over an undisclosed romantic relationship with his direct subordinate

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Nestle CEO Laurent Freixe speaks during a general shareholders meeting of Swiss food giant Nestle in Ecublens, near Lausanne, on April 16, 2025. Gabriel Monnet/AFP via Getty Images Nestlé dismisses CEO Laurent Freixe. Freixe's dismissal follows a violation of corporate policy on workplace relationships, Nestlé said. Philipp Navratil, former Nestlé Nespresso CEO, will succeed Freixe as the new CEO. Nestlé says it has dismissed its chief executive, Laurent Freixe, after uncovering that he failed to disclose a romantic relationship with a direct subordinate in a violation of corporate policy. Freixe will be succeeded by Philipp Navratil, who was previously chief executive of Nestlé Nespresso. Freixe, a four-decade fixture of the Swiss food and beverage giant, was tapped for the role 14 months ago to revive growth after a period of sluggish performance under his predecessor, Mark Schneider. Nestlé said board chairman Paul Bulcke and Pablo Isla, an independent board member a...