Can dating apps like Tinder and Bumble survive the pandemic? Here's the data While social distancing is great for public health, it’s hurting the dating game. Dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble have rolled out new features in recent months to entice users and weather the pandemic. But will users keep swiping right? Andrew Hirschfeld 7.30.20 6:00 PM Innovation
Highlights from the Big Tech Antitrust Hearing In front of Congress, CEOs from Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook had a lot to answer for. Henry Englert 7.30.20 1:50 PM Tech
L’Oreal shuttering Clarisonic is a cautionary tale and opportunity for beauty brands Clarisonic, the brand behind the popular skincare cleansing device, is shuttering operations. LOreal, the parent company, cited a need to “focus its attention on its other core business offerings.” But data shows LOreal’s troubles go beyond a fancy face brush. Steven Lerner 7.29.20 8:50 PM Markets
Zappos is running toward inclusive footwear, but will more shoe retailers follow? The online shoe retailer is now offering single shoes and mixed-size pairs to cater to a more diverse audience. Other brands should take note. Jessica Hicks 7.28.20 2:29 PM Innovation
FAANG is slashing software engineering jobs during COVID-19 Indeed data shows that Software Engineering is among the job listings hit hardest by COVID. Our data confirms it. Danny Konstantinovic 7.24.20 5:00 PM Tech
How air carriers are handling the pandemic, from flyover stunts to mass layoffs Airlines are struggling with their public image amid layoffs, reduced services and questionable PR initiatives. Only time will tell if their trajectory will improve or if the worst is yet to come. Andrew Hirschfeld 7.24.20 3:03 PM Markets