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Yahoo's Not Dead (Just Yet!)
Starbucks’ Sweet Spot: More Baristas + AI for Peak Coffee Performance
Starbucks is reversing its automation move, hiring thousands of new baristas and boosting hours at over 3,000 U.S. stores. CEO Brian Niccol admits cutting staff in favor of machines backfired, and human interaction is now central to enhancing the in-store coffeehouse vibe and reducing wait times
At the same time, Starbucks is piloting Green Dot Assist, an AI tool powered by Azure OpenAI, across 35 locations. This digital assistant offers real-time help—drink recipes, equipment troubleshooting, and scheduling—so baristas can work more confidently and efficiently
Combining warm human service with smart AI support is Starbucks’ strategy for operational excellence. By marrying expert baristas with instant AI guidance, the chain is dialing in speed, consistency, and customer delight—all while staying true to its coffeehouse roots.
Yahoo Isn’t Dead: Still One of the World’s Top-Visited Websites
Yahoo may feel vintage, but it’s far from obsolete — its email service still claims over 200 million users, and SimilarWeb ranks Yahoo.com as the sixth-most-visited site globally.
This isn’t just a niche survivor moment—Yahoo’s footprint spans major services like Yahoo Mail, Finance, and News, while its Japan arm ranks among the top sites in that country . Its legacy still pulls billions of visits annually, even as others dominate mobile and app experiences.
What’s driving its staying power? A one-stop hub that blends free email, news, finance, fantasy sports, and more—all with deep integrations into everyday life for millions. For a digital dinosaur, Yahoo proves that visibility and utility can outlast trends, keeping it relevant in a landscape dominated by modern giants.
Nintendo Switch 2 Breaks Records, Becomes Fastest-Selling Console in History
Nintendo’s latest console, the Switch 2, has shattered launch records, selling over 2.9 million units in just four days—a pace faster than any console in history, including its own predecessor. In fact, it outpaced the original Switch's launch sales by more than 500,000 units, signaling massive pent-up demand and successful pre-launch hype.
While Sony and Microsoft prepare their own refreshes, Nintendo’s momentum could reshape the console cycle once again. Analysts suggest that with this blistering start, the Switch 2 might cross the 10 million unit mark faster than any of its rivals, anchoring Nintendo’s dominance in handheld-console hybrids.