Angi is cutting 350 jobs 'in light of AI-driven efficiency improvements'

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An Angie's List printed publication for 2021 sits on a stack of magazines and other printed materials.
Angi, the parent company of Angie's List, is laying of around 350 people as it seeks to save money with AI.

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  • Angi, the company formerly known as Angie's List, is cutting 350 jobs, it said on Wednesday.
  • Angi cited AI efficiency among its reasons for the layoffs.
  • Economists and tech experts have predicted that more companies will replace humans with AI in 2026.

The popular contractor

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Nintendo reveals its first Switch 2 Joy-Con color variant

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Nintendo has unveiled the first color variants for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons in light purple and light green, set to arrive on February 12 alongside Mario Tennis Fever. The new controllers are now on pre-order for $100 and include matching wrist-straps. 

Other than the colorway, these are standard Joy-Con 2 controllers with motion controls and HD rumble, along with the C Button for GameChat and

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Trump's attacks on business have one thing in common — and it's his biggest political vulnerability

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An aerial view of residential homes, many with solar panels, in Fontana, California.

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Home is where the heart is, but not where the institutional investors are.

At least, that's President Donald Trump's proposed plan. In a post on Truth Social, he said he's "immediately" taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buyin

Business, Economy

Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for $165

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It's hard to find better wireless earbuds than Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 if you're an Android user. The statement is even more true if you have a Pixel phone. If you're on the market for a new pair, you can grab the Pixel Buds Pro 2 for $165 in the hazel colorway, which is $54 off their usual price. Other color options are also discounted, just not as steeply. 

The device made our list of the bes

Navy destroyers helped the US catch a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the run in the Atlantic

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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) maneuvers into position during At-Sea Demonstration (ASD) / Formidable Shield (FS) 2025.
USS Bulkeley, one of the destroyers involved in the seizure, sails in the Atlantic Ocean.

US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nye

  • Two US Navy destroyers helped American forces board and seize a runaway oil tanker in the Atlantic.
  • A defense official said USS Bulkeley and USS Paul Ignatius "supported" the operation.
  • The Russia-flagged tanker was captured on Wednesday after
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Android Central's winners of CES 2026

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CES 2026 is behind us, and these are the products that stood out the most in Las Vegas.

Nail artists share 7 trends that are in for 2026 and 3 that are out

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An intricately designed nail set, complete with 3D gel and gems.
Nail experts shared which trends will be in and out in 2026.

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  • Business Insider spoke to four nail artists about which trends are in and out this year.
  • The clean girl aesthetic will stick around for now, but maximalist designs are making a comeback.
  • Chrome, on the other hand, is falling out of favor as customers seek more affordable designs.

As beauty trends continue

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