Culture

Tourism boards and travel companies like Qatar Airways are creating AI influencers to promote their businesses.

Price hikes and password-sharing crackdowns have customers reconsidering how much they’re willing to spend on streaming services.

“I think the anime business is absolutely on a roll right now,” said Doug Montgomery, CEO of Global Connects Media. “Nothing's gonna stop it in the near future.”

“What walks down stairs alone or in pairs and makes a slinkety sound? Everyone knows it’s Slinky!”

This morning, we hear a Portland food industry power couple make the case for takeout on Christmas. Also: a supply chain check-in.

From the BBC World Service: The city of Yiwu produces more than half of the world’s Christmas decor.

Daniel Konstanski, author of “The Secret Life of LEGO Bricks,” tells the tale of how a small Danish company developed the world’s most adored building toy.

Some of the best surfing is possible during those icy, windy months before the lakes freeze over. Those willing to face the frost actually help boost beachside communities.

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and purchasing ChatGPT for employees.

Sarai and Huxley Dunsany tell the story of turning Huxley’s vintage technology collection into the family business.