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Ann Hiatt's interview with Jeff Bezos in 2002 for a position at Amazon.com Inc showcased her analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. Her approach to a brain-teaser question impressed Bezos, leading to her being assigned a desk near his. Hiatt emphasizes the importance of resilience, ambition, and adaptability in a corporate environment. She now uses these lessons in her consulting firm to help CEOs foster innovation and leadership. The story is part of Benzinga Inspire series and may include sponsored content.

Portfolio Pulse from Bibhu Pattnaik

January 16, 2024 | 2:41 pm

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DIS

Disney+ has announced a collaboration with Apple to bring its streaming service to Apple Vision Pro, promising a new era of storytelling innovation and immersive entertainment. This partnership is expected to enhance the viewing experience for Disney+ subscribers by leveraging the advanced technology of Apple Vision Pro.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 2:19 pm

KTOS

VLD

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) has purchased a Velo3D Sapphire printer to enhance its technology development and supply chain efficiency. The printer will be used by Kratos SRE, a subsidiary of KTOS, to produce metal parts rapidly and cost-effectively, supporting the defense industry's evolving needs. Kratos SRE has previously used Velo3D's solutions through its Contract Manufacturer Network. Velo3D, Inc. (VLD) is recognized for its metal additive manufacturing technology, which is now STIG compliant, allowing connection to the DoD's SIPRNet. Both companies will attend the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit in Tampa, where Velo3D will present.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 2:11 pm

PYPL

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is set to host an exclusive preview of new innovations from PayPal and Venmo on January 25, 2024. The event, titled PayPal First Look, will be led by PayPal's President and CEO, Alex Chriss. The keynote will showcase AI-driven personalization features for consumers and merchants, signaling PayPal's continued leadership in e-commerce innovation.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 2:09 pm

TBLA

Taboola has entered into an agreement with Postmedia, where Postmedia will use Taboola's suite of products to enhance audience growth, user engagement, and revenue generation. Taboola's technology, including Taboola Feed and Homepage For You, will be integrated into Postmedia's Canadian news websites such as National Post and Toronto Sun. The partnership aims to leverage Taboola's AI-driven analytics platform, Taboola Newsroom, to provide insights for creating engaging content.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 2:07 pm

AAPL

Apple announced the launch of Apple Vision Pro, a new entertainment device with high-resolution micro-OLED displays, Spatial Audio, and the R1 and M2 chips for performance. It introduces visionOS, which blends digital content with physical space, and supports apps and streaming services like Apple TV+, Disney+, and others. Vision Pro offers a personal theater experience, 3D movies, and Apple Immersive Video with 180-degree 3D 8K recordings. It also features new apps like Encounter Dinosaurs and content from the App Store and Apple Arcade.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 2:06 pm

TSLA

Tesla's Cybertruck Lead Engineer, Wes Morrill, responded to controversy over a video showing the Cybertruck towing a Porsche 911 for an eighth-mile, not a quarter-mile as initially perceived. Morrill explained that the trailer tires were only rated for 80 mph, which led to the decision to end the race for safety reasons. Despite the controversy, the Cybertruck's starting price remains notably lower than the Porsche 911, with the lowest-priced model expected in 2025.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

January 16, 2024 | 12:53 pm

SEAT

Vivid Seats has partnered with Stockperks to offer rewards to its loyal shareholders, aiming to increase retail ownership. The partnership will provide shareholders with unique experiences and offers, potentially enhancing shareholder value and engagement.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 12:08 pm

GOOG

GOOGL

YouTube has clarified that recent user-reported slowdowns and buffering issues are not due to its ad-blocker detection efforts, but rather due to a recent update of third-party ad-blocker extensions, specifically AdBlock and AdBlock Plus. The issue is separate from YouTube's anti-adblocker measures implemented in August 2023. YouTube encourages users to subscribe to YouTube Premium to avoid ads, with prices starting at $13.99 per month.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

January 16, 2024 | 11:16 am

SPI

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Solar4America Technology Inc., will showcase its latest American-made solar modules and announce the production of American solar cells at the Intersolar North America/Energy Storage North America event in San Diego. This development highlights SPI Energy's commitment to renewable energy and solar storage solutions for various customer segments.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

January 16, 2024 | 8:51 am