Isobel Asher Hamilton

isobel@thedailyupside.com

Isobel Asher Hamilton (she/her) is a senior reporter at The Daily Upside. Previously she worked at Business Insider and Mashable. She specializes in covering Big Tech, social media, and AI. Isobel is based in London.

Social Media

Universal Pulls TikTok Into its Streaming Fight

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The music industry titan is in a war of words with the popular app after failing to reach a licensing deal.

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Social Media

TikTok’s US Data Safeguards Are a $1.5 Billion Money Pit

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The company finally revealed how much it’s spending to silo off Americans’ data. We just don’t know how well it works.

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Industrials

Ryanair Rides to Boeing’s Defense With Potential Plane Order

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The Irish budget airline said it might be interested in scooping up a new Boeing model if bigger airlines cancel orders.

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Technology

For Sale: Your Data

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Data brokers are tracking you all over the internet to buy and sell your profile along with millions of other users.

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Energy

Soaring Uranium Prices Put Damper on Nuclear Energy Buildout

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After a top producer warned the world’s uranium production may start to slip, the price of the radioactive material started to soar.

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Consumer

Temu Is Leaning on Boomers to Storm the US

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Boomers are ahead of younger generations in embracing from the Chinese e-commerce marketplace.

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Social Media

Meta is Truly Sick of News

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The social media platform’s referrals to news media sites has been steadily dropping.

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Social Media

Reddit’s IPO Might Finally Be On the Horizon

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The online platform looks for steadiness in the financial markets after a mini-revolt among users.

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Technology

UK Post Office Scandal Wipes $1 Billion Off Fujitsu’s Market Cap

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The Japanese software maker was able to fly under the radar for years until a made-for-TV drama pointed the finger.

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Regulation

The EU Wants to Make Music Streamers Boost Artist Payouts

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Lawmakers are considering a legal framework that will specifically help better compensate smaller artists.

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Industrials

Companies Keep Refueling the Corporate Jet

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Both money and time spent on executive corporate jets are still climbing well past pre-pandemic highs, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Big Tech

Apple Discounts iPhones in China to Fight Sales Slump

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Apple is facing softening iPhone demand in China, the company’s second-biggest market after the US and the world’s biggest smartphone market.

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Energy

Renewable Energy Growth Is Speeding Up Nicely

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The sector had its fastest growth ever in 2023, spurring hope that climate goals can be achieved.

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International Economics

The EU Steps Up Pressure on Cushy Caribbean ‘Golden Passports’

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So-called “golden passports” for five Caribbean countries are under increasing political pressure from the EU, according to Bloomberg.

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Social Media

Dating Apps Are Squeezing a Dwindling User Base

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Holding the line against advertising has forced companies to extract more fees out of the remaining subscribers.

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Artificial Intelligence

Big Tech’s Legal-Shield Promises Are All About Keeping Customers In-House

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Can artificial intelligence companies really offer customers legal shields for any copyright disputes over content their AI makes?

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Energy

Can Wind Power Ride Out the Storm?

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For the wind power sector, 2023 was a financial bloodbath. As we hit peak fossil fuel usage, wind power needs the wind back in its sails.

5 min read
Industrials

Blue Origin Blasts Off to Expansion Mode

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Jeff Bezos’ company has stepped up its space game by picking up an upstart to expand even further.

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Autos

Tesla Starts 2024 With Good News and Bad News

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Tesla’s delivery numbers looked pretty good, until you compare them to those from up-and-coming Chinese rival BYD.

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International Economics

Saudi Arabia Now Top Among Sovereign Wealth Fund Spenders

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A report released Monday by data platform Global SWF showed sovereign wealth spending in 2023 dropped 20% from the previous year.

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