While some EV owners have shared horror stories about taking an electric car on a road trip, some Tesla owners say those drivers probably just haven't mastered the learning curve yet. Eight Tesla owners and a renter described their experience taking the EV on cross-country road trips. To take a look at their tips for taking a Tesla on a road trip, tap the link in our bio. Story by Grace Kay. (Credit: Getty Images) #tesla #roadtrip #travel #cars #ev

Block lists may soon become obsolete for users of X, formerly known as Twitter. The platform's owner, Elon Musk, announced plans to do away with X's block feature in a series of posts on Friday. Musk's posts suggest X users will only be able to block others from direct messaging them. Head to the link in our bio to read more about the changes to the platform and Musk's rocky relationship with the block button. Story by Jordan Hart. (Credit: Getty Images) #twitter #x #elonmusk

A TikToker showed her Gen Alpha daughter pretending to pay for an order using a landline phone. The video has sparked discussion about how technology is shaping the way that children play. Observations about how Gen Alpha's references are different from older generations' often go viral. To see the full TikTok, tap the link in our bio. Story by Aimee Pearcy (Credit: @amyelizabeth24514 / TikTok)

Netflix's DVD rental service is winding down, but not before subscribers get one last order. The company said in an email to its DVD-by-mail subscribers this week that it'll send them up to 10 extra discs as it prepares to sunset the service. The company will send DVD-by-mail customers up to 10 discs if they opt in before August 29. Click the link in our bio to read more about the mystery shipments. Story by Sarah Jackson (Credit: Reuters) #netflix #netflixdvd #streaming

James Brooks is a social media marketer who turned to AI and no-code apps to create extra revenue. He created an app without writing a single line of code. When whenever he gets stuck using no-code tools he turns to AI tool Magai to help. Click the link in our bio to read how Brooks was able to create his app, Thingy Bridge. Story by Ryan S. Gladwin. (Credit: James Brooks) #nocodeapps #appcreator #AI

Workers for Instacart and other delivery apps are marking tip-baiters on Google Maps. The goal is to help other shoppers and delivery drivers avoid low-tipping customers. Several points labeled "Tip Baiter" disappeared from Google Maps after Insider reached out to Google for comment. To find out more about how workers are combatting tip baiting, tap the link in our bio. Story by Alex Bitter (Credit: Google Maps/Insider) #delivery #tipping #googlemaps #instacart

TRAC developed an AI model to predict the startups most likely to become unicorns. The firm agreed to reveal 30 of the startups its model identified and pull back the curtain on its methodology. TRAC says the companies it identifies have a one in five probability of becoming a unicorn. To see the full list of 30 companies TRAC's model identified as being the next unicorns, click the link in our bio. Story by Ben Bergman (Credit: Insider) #startup #entrepreneur #ai

Companies like Amazon and Meta are hoping to snag generative AI talent with six-figure salaries. The race to hire comes as companies seek to cash in on the hype around the technology. Without enough AI experts to fill demand, salaries are getting increasingly competitive. To find out how big companies are trying to navigate AI technology, tap the link in bio to learn more. (Credit: Getty Images) #AI #technology #amazon #meta

Tech analysts from Bernstein Research have been posting monthly updates on layoffs across the industry for about a year. This week, they officially retired the data series. Thank OpenAI and the generative AI boom for limiting the industry's carnage. AI startups have raised billions of dollars this year and when they're not frantically buying GPUs from Nvidia, they are spending some of their cash on hiring engineers and other AI specialists. To read more about the slowdown in tech job layoffs, click the link in our bio. Story by Alistair Barr (Credit: Zuffa LLC) #Tech #Recession #Employment #Techjobs

Hinge is hiring a VP of artificial intelligence to oversee the app's AI strategy. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree and leadership experience at a tech company. The job listing comes as dating apps integrate AI into their platforms to help users find matches. Tap the link on our bio to read more about AI job listings. Story by Aaron Mok (Credit: Hinge) #AI #Tech #Hinge #Onlinedating

Ever wondered how car windows get that sleek tint? Experts use precision to apply and squeegee tinted film, combining privacy, style, and UV defense. #tint #windowtinting #cars

The development of smartphones — along with the rollout of broadband internet, greater access to WiFi, and data plans — ensured people could always be online, Paris Marx says. After a decade-plus of growing ubiquity, people have started to reckon with the negative effects of smartphones — especially their addictive nature. Even as we recognize the drawbacks of our excessive use of smartphones, the world around us is increasingly designed to force us to use them for essential tasks. Tap the link in our bio to read more about the rise of smartphones, the effects of the invention, and how you have the right to take a break from your phone. (Credit: Jasmin Merdan/Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/Insider) #smartphones #addiction #socialmedia #mentalhealth