Kevin Ryan

3 weeks ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Kevin Ryan

Google sticks an AI button on its search bar as it fights off ChatGPTGoogle (GOOGL) is making a rare change to its search page — and it’s doing so to make room for AI. The search giant is testing a feature that places an “AI Mode” button directly underneath the search bar. It replaces the “I’m feeling lucky” button, which takes users directly to the top search result instead of showing a list of options.

3 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Kevin Ryan

Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) Spirit Airlines, long known for its low prices and no-frills airfare, is suddenly leaning into passenger comfort. The airline announced Tuesday that it will begin offering two premium options. They include, perhaps most surprisingly, seating with extra legroom. The new seats will be available on May 15 for flights taking off July 9 and later, and will roll out across the majority of Spirit’s fleet sometime that month, the company said in a press release.

3 weeks ago | finance.yahoo.com | Kevin Ryan

Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) Expedia (EXPE) reported worse-than-expected first-quarter earnings on Thursday, the latest discouraging sign for the American travel industry. The travel platform also lowered its full-year outlook, citing weak U.S. demand. Expedia’s stock fell by 8% on Friday morning. The company reported revenue of $2.99 billion on $31.45 billion in total bookings. Both figures were up year-over-year but below what analysts had predicted.

3 weeks ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Kevin Ryan

The founder of cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday. Alex Mashinsky, the company’s former CEO, pleaded guilty to securities fraud and commodities fraud in December. Federal prosecutors said Mashinsky artificially boosted the value of Celsius’ Cel token and profited more than $48 million as a result. Prosecutors led by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton also said Mashinsky misled customers about Celsius’ safety.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kevin Ryan

The founder of cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Thursday. Alex Mashinsky, the company’s former CEO, pleaded guilty to securities fraud and commodities fraud in December. Federal prosecutors said Mashinsky artificially boosted the value of Celsius’ Cel token and profited more than $48 million as a result. Prosecutors led by U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton also said Mashinsky misled customers about Celsius’ safety.