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Why CEOs are cracking down on texting in meetings

A growing number of corporate leaders—from Airbnb’s Brian Chesky to JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon—say constant device use is eroding focus, respect, and productivity at work.

This self-made millionaire lives in a rented 1BHK: 'I could buy a house in cash today but...'

The financial coach, who owned four homes at a time, said homeownership comes with hidden costs that many underestimate. Also, she realised she could earn more by investing in index funds.

Airbnb CEO: Don’t mistake AI agents for the ‘New Google’ just yet

Speaking on the company’s Q2 earnings call, Chesky urged caution about overestimating AI chatbots’ role in discovery. He also explained why he thinks they aren't going to replace Google any time soon.

Airbnb app gets a fresh look and 10 new features: Here’s what’s new

The updated app includes a brand-new “services” tab with 10 different categories. These services will be available in 260 cities around the world, aiming to give Airbnb users the kind of perks you’d usually expect at a hotel or resort.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says not having favourite employees at work is 'just not good leadership'

The Airbnb boss said he has 'so many' favourite employees whom he he texts regularly. He is also known to gather his top 100 employees annually for a secretive three-day meeting to strategise the future of the company.

Airbnb guest shocked to find two folding tables with comforter disguised as bed: 'Mouth dropped open'

Kristen Downard, 28, a professional cheerleading coach from Florida, shared that it was her sister and two friends who had rented the property and encountered the unexpected arrangement. 'When my sister sent me the video of the tables under the comforter, my mouth literally dropped open,' she said.

American backpacker snags Airbnb in Bangkok for $1 a night. Here's what he found inside

The exact location of the Airbnb is somewhat of a mystery, though it is said to be situated approximately 10 minutes away from Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown.

Can Sundar Pichai help Google by doing deadlifts? This ETF that beat S&P500 by 140% says yes

A serial entrepreneur Pieter Levels modelled an ETF with companies headed by people who pump serious weights; CEOs report their gym stats to be included

Airbnb host hit with Rs 1.25 lakh electricity bill after guests secretly mine Rs 84 lakh in cryptocurrency

Surveillance footage from an outdoor camera revealed that the guests had smuggled in at least 10 computer rigs, later identified as equipment used for cryptocurrency mining.

World Street | Airbnb's weak forecasts, CoinDCX's investor protection fund, Fed's patience with rate cuts and more

From Dell laying off more employees to Samsung's fifth generation memory chips passing Nvidia's test for use, here's a look at some of the major developments from across the world.

Airbnb forecasts lower third-quarter revenue as economic worries slow demand

Domestic travel in the United States has been pressured since the start of the year as more Americans have grown cautious about travel spending on worries about the health of the economy.

Sam Altman says Airbnb CEO helped OpenAI grow: Brian Chesky was 'almost always right'

Sam Altman said 'a lot of people' had come forward to help him once ChatGPT gained popularity in late 2022, but nobody really pitched in except Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky.

Airbnb says 30% rise in bookings from Indian guests for Olympic Games Paris 2024

Beyond Paris, Indian travellers are also exploring other locations in France such as Nice, Aubervilliers, Colombes, and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Airbnb said in a statement.

Feeling lonely at work? Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has a 'brilliant' solution: 'It worked so well'

CEO Brian Chesky shared that what had started off as a productivity strategy at Airbnb turned into something more in time. He said, 'Sometimes it’s just hard for one person to be a unicorn, to be able to do everything, but if you could create...

Don’t think of your workplace as a family: Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky

'And then we did have to fire people, or they’d have to leave the company, and you don’t fire members of your family,' Brian Chesky said recollecting at the height of the Covid pandemic in 2020 when Airbnb announced a layoff.

World Street | Softbank eyes a piece of LINE app, Sony Group aims for Infocom buyout, Airbnb's gloomy forecast and more

From SoftBank's plan to acquire stake in messaging app LINE, and Sony Group's bid to take over comic website Infocom to Airbnb's underwhelming growth guidance, here's a look at some of the major developments from across the world.

You can now book Janhvi Kapoor's Chennai home: All about 'Icons', Airbnb's new strategy geared around experiences

The US-based firm has launched a new category of experience, under which guests can stay with celebrities or stay at iconic places around the world.

Airbnb bans security cameras inside guest homes but these devices will be allowed

Doorbell cameras and noise decibel monitors will still be permitted by Airbnb for home security and to detect unauthorized parties.

Angry Airbnb host sends pic of guest with another woman to his wife

After an Airbnb guest wrote a bad review of his rental and refused to pay a $1570 fine, the angry host sent photos of him with another woman to his wife.

Airbnb donates $10 million to 120 non-profits on 6 continents through its unusual community fund

All the groups receiving funds were selected, not by Airbnb or its employees, but by the hosts who rent out their properties on the platform.

Taylor Swift fan says Airbnb host tripled rates after finding out she was going for Eras Tour

The woman's refusal to accept the new rate led to accusations from the host, who claimed that Airbnb's automated system was responsible for accepting the booking at the wrong price.

Airbnb names Klain, former White House Chief of Staff, as chief legal officer

Klain was President Biden's chief of staff during his first two years in office. He was previously chief of staff to then-Vice President Biden. He held the same position under Vice President Al Gore at 34 years old, making him the youngest chief of staff to a vice president in American history.

Airbnb customer's bags, passport thrown on street after confusion over check-out date

The customer, identified as Anna Tims, had booked the Airbnb in Washington, United States and after returning to her accommodation late at night, found her belongings on the street.

Airbnb forecasts fourth-quarter revenue below estimates on demand slowdown

Airbnb (ABNB.O) predicts Q4 revenue below expectations as tourists cut back on travel amid increased costs, economic uncertainty, and geopolitical unrest.