10 THINGS IN TECH

It's Tech Tuesday. I'm Diamond Naga Siu, and I don't dream of labor (I do occasionally have dreams about writing the newsletter).

Companies, however, are definitely dreaming of labor. Even amid mass layoffs and fewer job openings, the unemployment rate remains pretty low. And hiring managers told my colleague Aki Ito that it's currently incredibly difficult to find and hire enough qualified people.

Signs point to the sudden retirement surge among baby boomers. And Aki breaks down how this has kicked off The Forever Labor Shortage.

Now, let's dive into today's tech.

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1. China's EV battery market is 100% charged. That's trouble for the US. The country that wins the competition over the batteries of the future will not only control the electric vehicle market. It'll also secure thousands of jobs, control over greener forms of energy, and other significant benefits.

As of now, China is way ahead of the US, writes my colleague Linette Lopez. State-supported enterprises (which she dubs China Inc.) have advanced every aspect of making EV batteries. From mining to manufacturing, the country is increasingly self-dependent and dominant.
Meanwhile, the US is behind in almost every step of the process. And if it doesn't catch up, the US will need to stay on China's good side or sacrifice the success of its prized car companies like Ford and GM.
Lopez gives us a front-seat look at the landscape of the critical EV battery market. And she breaks down the race's importance amid heightened US-China tension.

Hop in for the full story here.

In other news:

2. ChatGPT's new features could change how we use the internet. It's launching a web browsing feature that draws from current information. This upgrade positions ChatGPT to become a promising search engine. Search the full story here.

3. Get a 55-inch 4K TV for free. Telly is giving away 500,000 televisions for free. The only catch is that it comes with a second screen for ads. More here.

4. Redditors share the least stressful six-figure jobs. Thousands of users responded to this viral question. Roles that pay at least $100,000 and don't require working 40 hours a week included tech and management. Check out more of their responses here.

5. Leaked memo: Elon Musk returns to Tesla. A leaked email revealed that Musk now wants to approve all new hires — including contractors — at Tesla. My colleague Grace Kay obtained a copy of the internal email with the subject line "Hiring." Read it in full here.

6. Amazon Web Services salaries. Insider dug through thousands of salaries that AWS shared with the government. We compiled ranges for developers, analysts, and dozens of other roles. Check them all out here.

7. The "secret" ChatGPT prompt library. How can ChatGPT help with applying for a job? What about learning a new language? This resource helps you get better responses from the chatbot. More on that here.

8. Apple is "dangerously lagging behind" with Siri. The iPhone maker wowed the world in 2011 when it introduced Siri. But since then, it's failed to live up to expectations. And Apple has itself to blame. Dive into the analysis here.

Odds and ends:

9. A California-based woman bought three houses in Sicily for $3.30 total. She was shocked when a small town in Sicily announced it was selling homes for €1 ($1.10) each. She visited to see it for herself and is now restoring the houses. Check out their transformations here.

10. Infinite money glitch: Parents are returning worn-out kids clothes to Target. Customers are allowed to return Target-owned brand clothes within one year of purchase. And many parents are taking full advantage of this policy. More on the stylish strategy here.

What we're watching today:

Robinhood launches its 24-hour trading service. People can now buy and sell stocks on the platform past regular trading hours.
The International Symposium on Electronic Art kicks off in Paris today. The theme this year is Symbiosis, and it focuses on how creation, research, and technology can meld.
Everyone Scream happy birthday to Janet Jackson!

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