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Mothers Day is sorted — the Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is 31% off right now at Amazon
Technology

Mothers Day is sorted — the Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is 31% off right now at Amazon

As of April 30, the Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is on sale for $211.97 at Amazon. This is 31% off its full price of $306.97.

Odessa Friesen · 30 Apr, 2026
From ultra-fast briefings to consulting 'dolphins': 6 Big Four leaders share how they use AI at work
Business

From ultra-fast briefings to consulting 'dolphins': 6 Big Four leaders share how they use AI at work

Business Insider asked leaders at the Big Four firms PwC, EY, and KPMG how they're using AI in their day-to-day work.

Polly Thompson · 30 Apr, 2026
Ruggable has dropped a Star Wars collection — order ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu release
Technology

Ruggable has dropped a Star Wars collection — order ahead of The Mandalorian and Grogu release

Ruggable has released a Star Wars collection in time for The Mandalorian and Grogu release.

Mona Krajcik · 30 Apr, 2026
A major student-loan lender says it will 'surprise and delight' borrowers after Trump's repayment overhaul
Business

A major student-loan lender says it will 'surprise and delight' borrowers after Trump's repayment overhaul

Major private student-loan lenders, like Navient and Sallie Mae, are ready to bring in more borrowers when Trump's repayment changes begin in July.

Ayelet Sheffey · 30 Apr, 2026
Inside the Hamptons Rush, the race to staff the ultrawealthy's summer homes with housekeepers, nannies, and chefs
Business

Inside the Hamptons Rush, the race to staff the ultrawealthy's summer homes with housekeepers, nannies, and chefs

Behind many a Hamptons summer home is a hidden scramble to staff it with chefs, housekeepers, nannies, and more. Enter the "Hamptons rush."

Kelsey Vlamis · 30 Apr, 2026
PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game
Technology

PlayStation now requires a ‘one-time online check’ to confirm you own a game

Sony has finally stepped in to clear up the growing confusion around a new DRM (Digital Rights Management) system on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. U...

Jess Weatherbed · 30 Apr, 2026
Your Taco Bell drive-thru menu is starting to take cues from you
Business

Your Taco Bell drive-thru menu is starting to take cues from you

Yum Brands plans to make more Taco Bell drive-thrus powered by AI, with a dynamic menu and other features.

Jordan Hart · 30 Apr, 2026
How Disney is pushing employees to use AI: streaks, 'max vibes' badges, and manager check-ins
Business

How Disney is pushing employees to use AI: streaks, 'max vibes' badges, and manager check-ins

Disney employees can earn virtual badges if they use AI. One engineer said they hadn't written code by hand "in months."

James Faris · 30 Apr, 2026
I'm a stay-at-home mom who makes up to $1,500 a week from side hustles while my kids nap. Here's a breakdown.
Business

I'm a stay-at-home mom who makes up to $1,500 a week from side hustles while my kids nap. Here's a breakdown.

A stay-at-home mom makes up to $1,500 a week from online side hustles such as focus groups, the Amazon Influencer Program, and affiliate marketing.

Tess Martinelli · 30 Apr, 2026
I'm 73 and raising 3 great-grandchildren. Money is tight, and I don't know if I'll live to see them grow up.
Business

I'm 73 and raising 3 great-grandchildren. Money is tight, and I don't know if I'll live to see them grow up.

Ira Brown, 73, raised her children, granddaughter, and now three great-grandchildren. She's unsure she'll live to see her great-grandchildren grow up.

Noah Sheidlower · 30 Apr, 2026
The 11-inch Apple iPad is back on sale at Amazon — save almost $50 now
Technology

The 11-inch Apple iPad is back on sale at Amazon — save almost $50 now

Find the best Apple iPad at Amazon. Save 14% on the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) at Amazon.

Aiden Runolfsson · 30 Apr, 2026
I switched my business to Claude, but kept my ChatGPT subscription as a backup. Here's how I use them both.
Business

I switched my business to Claude, but kept my ChatGPT subscription as a backup. Here's how I use them both.

A CEO of a small marketing company explains why he switched from ChatGPT to Claude — and why he thinks the alternative could win enterprise AI.

Agnes Applegate · 30 Apr, 2026