Author Beth Gardiner talks about her new book, 'Plastic Inc.' and about what she learned about the relationship between oil and gas companies and the plastics industry.
Dimension Capital, a New York-based VC firm focused on science and compute, announced an $800 million fund, 60% larger than its previous one 18 months ago, demonstrating rapid growth despite a challenging market for newer firms.
Apple is reportedly launching an "Apple Upgrade" device leasing program on July 28th, backed by Klarna, to replace existing financing options. It will cover most new iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches with 24 or 36-month leases, requiring a soft credit check.
Nike plans to cut thousands of online distributors in China starting January to streamline its digital marketplace, improve branding, and regain pricing control. The move aims to reverse sales decline but raises concerns about potential revenue drops and market share loss, drawing comparisons to a past failed strategy in North America.
Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" sale offers significant discounts on various Kindle e-readers, including the Paperwhite, Kids, Colorsoft, and Scribe models. Other tech deals include a free Pixel Watch 2 with a refurbished Pixel 7, Ring security bundles, and a Gooloo Air Duster.
JAM Software, the company behind TreeSize, has frustrated users by ending support and updates for perpetual licenses unless customers subscribe, and by not providing license keys or installers after the support period, citing economic conditions and the need for predictable revenue.
Planet Money Summer School launches its new season, taking listeners on a world tour to explore innovative economic ideas from Australia's water markets and New Zealand's inflation targeting to Norway's resource management and China's engineering economy, alongside listener-submitted concepts.
