Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Netflix Shifts Focus From Subscribers to Ads, A.I. and Real-World Ventures
[ad_1] Co-CEO Ted Sarandos says Netflix now reaches nearly a billion viewers. Dia Dipasupil/WireImage Since Netflix stopped disclosing subscriber numbers in its earnings reports earlier this year, the company’s executives have shifted their focus to discussing innovation in advertising, A.I., and real-world ventures on earnings calls. The pivot signals Netflix’s gradual evolution from a pure…
Read MoreRay Dalio Has Created an A.I. Clone of Himself to Pass on His Wisdom
[ad_1] Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio is hoping to merge the skills of humans and A.I. Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME Since stepping away from the day-to-day operation at Bridgewater, Ray Dalio has devoted much of his time and energy to sharing his thoughts with the world and mentoring the next generation. But…
Read MoreCity of Austin offers to help Texas shelter people during encampment sweeps
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: The video above is from KXAN’s newscast on Oct. 22, 2025. AUSTIN (KXAN) — After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he had directed state agencies to clear out homeless encampments in the city of Austin, city officials have suggested the state may not be offering the people at those encampments…
Read MoreTake our survey: What do you want to know about AI?
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Artificial intelligence, or AI, is becoming a bigger part of our everyday lives, powering search engines, classrooms, health care systems and so much more. While some are excited about the possibilities that can come from AI, others are confused or concerned about how it works and what it means for the…
Read MoreThis $18 Chocolate Brown Old Navy Suede Tote Looks Designer (We Swear) & It’s Still in Stock if You Hurry
[ad_1] Old Navy’s handbag section has done it again. Its $18 chocolate brown suede tote is one of those rare finds that looks high-end, feels luxurious, and somehow costs less than a night out. From the moment I picked it up, I knew it was special. The faux-suede texture feels buttery and refined, and the…
Read MoreAPD identifies motorcyclist in fatal south Austin crash
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 34-year-old man was identified Wednesday in a fatal motorcycle-vehicle crash that happened over the weekend in south Austin, according to the Austin Police Department. That man was identified as Mario Esai Navarro, according to police. 1 person critically injured after motorcycle crash in south Austin APD officers responded to the…
Read MoreThe New Meaning of “Sustainable Growth” in the Post-A.I. Boom
[ad_1] Rising interest rates, investor scrutiny and automation maturity are reshaping what “sustainable growth” really means for businesses. Observer Labs Rising interest rates, investor scrutiny and automation maturity are reshaping what “sustainable growth” really means for businesses. The phrase “sustainable growth” has long been a boardroom favorite—a comforting hybrid of ambition and prudence. But in…
Read MoreFive Years On, Jeff Klingman’s Outline Festival Keeps New York Guessing
[ad_1] The Armed at Outline in June 2024. Photo: Kevin Condon This Friday marks the final Outline Festival of the year at Knockdown Center, featuring Erika de Casier, Smerz, Clara La San, Fine, and urika’s bedroom—a lineup that spans the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark and Los Angeles. It also closes out a milestone year for…
Read MoreCaldwell Co. Sheriff's Office investigating after woman found dead
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman was found dead at Highway 183 South near Bridal Path Road on Tuesday. Authorities said they received the call around 1 p.m. about a report of a dead person at 1576 Highway 183 South. The woman’s identity has not been confirmed…
Read MoreHow Asia NOW and Design Miami.Paris Are Setting New Standards for Focus and Form
[ad_1] Under the same roof, Galerie Vazieux reported strong sales for Moonassi, whose meditative ink figures continue to captivate collectors with their minimalist, psychological intimacy following successful showings in Seoul and Tokyo. Meanwhile, LJ Gallery paired Lily Wong and Rudson Khizanishvili, two painters who use symbolic figuration to chart internal landscapes of emotion and myth—a…
Read MoreSimone Biles and Husband Jonathan Owens Show Major PDA to on His Game Day
[ad_1] Met Gala 2025: Why Simone Biles Is “Motivating Factor” For Husband Jonathan Owens Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens was flipping over his win. And his wife was by his side to celebrate. The Olympic gymnast shared a glimpse from her husband’s Sunday Night Football game, during which the Chicago Bears defeated the New Orleans Saints. In a…
Read MoreDax Shepard joking about hitting Kristen Bell ‘several times’ resurfaces amid backlash from ‘tone-deaf’ anniversary post
[ad_1] A video has resurfaced of Dax Shepard joking about hitting wife Kristen Bell just days after the actress faced backlash for her “tone-deaf” anniversary post. Shepard and Bell were being interviewed by SheKnows while doing press for their 2012 movie “Hit and Run” when he made the off-color joke about striking her. In the…
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