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Apple is quietly rolling out a feature in its next big software update that will prevent your iPhone’s battery life from getting shorter over time

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0400

The upcoming version of Apple's iPhone operating system — iOS 13 — comes with a new feature that will prevent your iPhone's battery life from getting shorter and shorter over time.

The feature is simply called...

Inside the 25-year marriage of Bill and Melinda Gates, who met at work, have 3 kids, live in a $124 million home, spend $45 billion on philanthropy, and still wash dishes together every night

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 03:00:00 -0400

Bill and Melinda Gates have been married 25 years, raised three kids, are worth $100.9 billion, and run a namesake philanthropic enterprise boasting a $50.7 billion endowment— but still find the time to do dishes together.

The Gates family always...

The 20 biggest airlines in the world, ranked

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Over the past century, the airline industry has changed the way humans travel. It has effectively made the world a smaller place — making it possible for billions of people everywhere to explore the world.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)...

Here's the highest-paying job in every US state

akiersz@businessinsider.com — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0500

Doctors make a lot of money across the United States.

Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment Statistics program, we found the job in each state with the highest average annual salary as of May 2017, the latest available data. For our calculations...

12 things on your work desk that are making you look unprofessional

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0500

Some people would argue that a messy desk is a sign of genius — and actual geniuses like Albert Einstein and Steve Jobs would seem to be among them.

Others, like the people who actually work with and beside you, might find your mess less than endearing.

And beyond clutter, items that are varying degrees of inappropriate and downright disgusting are among the biggest workplace offenders, according to the human resources professionals we interviewed.

3 Common Myths About Leadership That Can Hold You Back, According To Retired 4-Star General Stanley McChrystal

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Since retiring from the US military as a four-star general eight years ago, Stanley McChrystal has reflected on one of his favorite subjects - leadership - and he's had some significant revelations...

Cyber Monday 2018: We Found The 30 Best Deals And Sales Online, Period

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

Prime Day was just a few months ago, but Amazon has come swinging into Cyber Monday with discounts on many of its devices and services. Confused about the differences among all the Amazon products? Here's a complete guide...

6 Airline Industry Secrets That Will Help You Fly Like A Pro This Holiday Season

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0500

6 industry secrets to fly like a pro, according to airline workers: 1. The best time to book your ticket... 2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate... 3. Fly at odd hours to avoid...

Millennials Are Killing Countless Industries - But The Fed Says It's Mostly Just Because They're Poor

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:30:00 -0500

Millennials have been blamed for killing plenty of industries. But according to a Federal Reserve study, it's not their fault. "Millennials, long presumed to have less interest in the nonstop consumption of goods that underpins the American economy, might not be that different after all, a new study...

These Old Apple Ads Show How Similar - And Different - The Company And Its Products Were Back In The Day

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0500

I recently stumbled on an old Apple ad from 1993 that advertised Macs as a more affordable computer option. That's clearly not the case anymore, as Apple computers tend to be more expensive than its competition these days. Curious to find out how else Apple as a company and its products differed from the Apple of today, I found...

The 15 Worst Airports In America: Ranked

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500

Everyone knows traveling is a hassle, but sometimes being at a specific airport makes the experience that much worse. The travel website, The Points Guy, recently released a ranking of the 15 worst airports in America. Using data collected from the Department of Transportation, the airports themselves, and third parties, the website evaluated...

Apple Announces New iPads, Macs

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Apple just held its second big event of the fall in New York City's most populous borough. Apple held its first fall event in September, where it unveiled a new Apple Watch and three new iPhone models. On Tuesday,...

The 25 Most Valuable Private Tech Companies In The US

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:00:00 -0400

Tech companies are continuing to garner major investments from venture capitalists. Major tech startups like Uber, Airbnb, and SpaceX are among the most highly valued private companies, PitchBook reports. But recent major investments into burgeoning tech startups - including Slack, Instacart, and Stripe - have brought new players into the spotlight. At this point...

The 50 Best Bars In The World In 2018

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 13:13:00 -0400

The best bars in the world have been announced once again - and you might want to update your bucket list. The winner of The World's Best Bar Award was announced at the iconic Roundhouse in London Wednesday night. This year...

A Drug Derived From Marijuana Has Triggered The First Federal Shift On Cannabis In Half A Century, And Experts Predict An Avalanche Effect

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:02:00 -0400

A new drug derived from marijuana has led to a landmark change in the US government's stance on cannabis. After being greenlighted as the first federally approved cannabis-based medication at the end of June, the drug has triggered the nation's top drug enforcer to change how it regulates marijuana. It's the first time in...

15 Ways To Make People Respect You Immediately

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 07:34:00 -0400

There's a difference between being liked and being respected. Ideally, you'll be both. But according to Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job," being respected is at least partly about...

Some Amazon Employees Are Reportedly Accepting Cash Bribes From Online Sellers To Delete Negative Product Reviews

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 06:46:07 -0400

For Amazon's online sellers, a negative product review can be extremely damaging to businesses selling their products on the retail giant's site. In order to quash bad feedback, some sellers are offering Amazon employees...

9 Reasons You Should Buy An iPhone XR Instead Of An iPhone XS

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 06:40:41 -0400

Apple announced three new iPhones this week: the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. The iPhone XS starts at $999, the iPhone XS Max starts at $1,099, and the iPhone XR starts at $749. Here are 9 reasons you should buy an iPhone XR instead of the iPhone XS...

Amazon Becomes The 2nd US Company To Join The $1 Trillion Club (AMZN)

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:10:44 -0400

It's official: Amazon is the second American company to achieve a valuation of more than $1 trillion. Shares of the e-commerce giant gained about 2% in trading Tuesday to hit an all-time high of $2,050.27. Multiplied by the current number of shares outstanding - 487,741,189 - that puts the company's book value just over...

8 Of The Flashiest Perks Apple Employees Get, From Discounted iPhones To Maroon 5 Concerts

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

Apple just hit a $1 trillion market valuation on Thursday, becoming the first US company to do so. Business Insider took a look at Apple's Glassdoor reviews to see how the tech giant repays its employees. On Glassdoor, users gave Apple's overall benefits a 4.5 out of 5 stars on the site. Reviews indicated...

100 Under-The-Radar Beaches Everyone Should Visit In Their Lifetime

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:46:17 -0400

Whether you've only spent a handful of days on the sand in your life or you're a full-blown sunseeker, there are plenty of breathtaking beaches on this planet waiting to be discovered. And...

8 Of The Flashiest Perks Apple Employees Get, From Discounted iPhones To Maroon 5 Concerts

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:39:49 -0400

Google Used To Ask These Interview Questions, But They're So Tricky They Were Banned

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:34:45 -0400

Sometimes the hiring practices of even the most successful companies can feel outright wonky. There can be strange interview questions that seem to have no answers, and standards that will knock candidates out of the race right off the starting line. Google used to be a big example of this, with high standards and head-scratching questions. In fact...

Intel CEO Resigns After Investigation Finds He Had Past Relationship With Employee

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 11:05:12 -0400

Intel's CEO, Brian Krzanich, resigned on Thursday, the company said in an announcement. CFO Bob Swan will take over as interim CEO, according to the release. Intel said it found that Krzanich had a "past consensual relationship with an Intel employee" that ended up being a violation of company policies. Krzanich had been...

The 13 Biggest Announcements From E3 2018

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:07:00 -0400

E3 2018 is wrapping up. All the press conferences are over, and all the big announcements have been made. Overall, it was quite an impressive showing this year. The industry's top game makers, including...

Photos Of Microsoft Office Redesign

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 10:25:27 -0400

Change is scary. And for a product that's used by more than one billion people, change can cause a lot of confusion and disruption. That's why Microsoft is giving people plenty of time to prepare for the first redesign of its Office apps in three years. The popular suite of productivity apps, which includes...

The Fed Just Increased Interest Rates - Here's What The Hike Means For Your Wallet

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 11:08:00 -0400

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lifted its fed funds rate by 25 basis points to a range between 1.75% and 2%, also signalling that two more hikes were expected this year. While investors and economists spend the next few days deciphering...

The 19 Coolest Places For A European Holiday In 2018, According To Travel Experts

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 06:50:40 -0400

Globetrotters are always looking for inspired travel recommendations from those in the know in order to experience new destinations in the most authentic way possible - and those passed by word-of-mouth are always best. As summer kicks off, Business Insider asked friends, colleagues, and some of the world's travel experts for...

Evidence Is Mounting That Apple Has Picked A Location For Its New Campus That Could Create As Many As 10,000 Jobs

Fri, 18 May 2018 05:30:44 -0400

Apple said earlier this year that it planned to build a new campus somewhere in the United States for thousands of new employees. It increasingly looks as though the new Apple campus could land in Cary, North Carolina, close to Duke University, where several top Apple executives went to school. On Wednesday...

This $4,000 iPhone X Has Its Own Solar Battery - And The First One Will Be Mailed To Elon Musk

Fri, 18 May 2018 05:17:48 -0400

A Russian accessories maker called Caviar just released one of the most expensive iPhones you can buy. The iPhone X Tesla is a customized iPhone X plated in carbon and gold with a built-in solar battery. The device starts at more than $4,000, and comes in its own wooden carrying case. Caviar is known for...