Millennials have 'phantom wealth' hidden in their homes and 401(k)s — but they don't feel rich
Millennials are wealthier than boomers were at this point in their lives. Home prices and retirement accounts are up big. So why don't they feel rich?
Katie Notopoulos
Senior Correspondent, Tech and Business
Starbucks has a new CEO — and I have some suggestions as a former barista
Starbucks can get better. The menu baffles me, the drinks are hard to order, and it needs to drop the boba. Here's what else the new CEO should do.
Phew, you don't need to feel too bad about not buying Apple's new iPhone 16
The newest iPhone isn't expected to be a huge change from the 15.
Instagram is really weird right now. I think I've figured out why.
The Instagram "Mythical Reel Pull" is increasingly a thing. It's when content from a seemingly random account without many followers goes viral.
Apple's new charging cords have ruined my life. Welcome to Charging Cord Hell.
Apple's gradual switch to USB-C charging has destroyed my life.
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Yup, AI is basically just a homework-cheating machine
Two new reports confirm what we all knew deep down: Lots of people are using Sam Altman's ChatGPT to "help" with their homework.
The one thing Kamala Harris must not do is embrace the memes
Kamala Harris is benefiting from all the coconut- and brat-themed memes. But she needs to be careful not to kill the vibe.
Could a dumb phone that's also a vape help break my iPhone addiction? I tried the Swype vape phone that's going viral.
What if you could vape AND text at the same time, all on one device. Would that replace my iPhone? I tried it to find out.
Mark Zuckerberg calls Donald Trump a 'badass' after the former president threatened him with prison
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said seeing Donald Trump with his fist in the air after getting shot was "one of the most badass things I've ever seen."
Don't be like JD Vance. Make your Venmo contacts private.
Venmo only started allowing you to keep your contacts private recently. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to keep your account locked down.
Donald Trump still isn't tweeting — no matter how much Elon Musk gives him
After Elon Musk reinstated Donald Trump's Twitter account, endorsed him, and pledged $45 million a month toward his election, Trump still won't tweet.
Sam Altman is seen driving a car that can cost $5 million. Everyone is thanking him for helping them pass their tests.
There are only 80 Koenigsegg Regeras in the world. It looks like Sam Altman drives his to lunch. The guy who captured the video tells us more.
This $150,000 dog is the new status symbol
Svalinn dogs are trained to be top-of-the-line protection animals for the well-heeled. The cost this new status symbol? $150,000.
Mark Zuckerberg said he's the most well-known millennial in a newly revealed email. So, is he?
Zuckerberg proclaimed himself the most famous millennial. But is he more popular than Taylor Swift and Cristiano Ronaldo? It's hard to know.
Sam Bankman-Fried's mom asked him for $92,000 — to be delivered within a day. I can (sort of) relate.
Sam Bankman-Fried's mother asked him for $92,000 to be delivered within a day, new emails reveal, the WSJ reports. I can sort of relate?
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Hey, Apple! We want much more battery life in the new iPhone 16.
Apple needs to grant us independence from the charger! I dare to dream of a world where my iPhone's battery can make it an entire day.
'Hawk Tuah Girl' has our attention. Next, she would like our money.
Haliey Welch went viral for her R-rated "hawk tuah!" Now she wants to cash in on all those "likes." But can she be more than a meme?
Why doesn't Facebook just ban AI slop like Shrimp Jesus?
Engagement-bait AI images like Shrimp Jesus are all over Facebook. Why won't Mark Zuckerberg's team just ban them?
How Glossier's perfume saved it from the millennial dustbin
When Glossier's "You" perfume went viral on TikTok, the beauty company reacted very smartly. It's a fascinating resurrection of a brand.
I'm delighted by this car dealership's parody of 'The Office'
A three-person team at an upstate New York Chevy dealer went viral with their parody of "The Office." I loved it, but will it sell cars? I asked.