Airbnb started out of an idea of renting out spare beds and rooms in private homes to people as an affordable alternative to hotels.
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UpScrolled’s social network is struggling to moderate hate speech after fast growth; plus,
Upscrolled, a social network that surged in the wake of the U.S. TikTok deal, has seen an uptick in harmful content, including user names and hashtags that contain racial slurs. Also, Threads' new feature lets users tell Threads what they temporarily want to see more or less of i ... Show More
6m 26s
Yesterday
Google sent personal and financial information of student journalist to ICE; plus, Nearly half of xAI’s founding team has now left the company
The tech giant handed over the personal information of a journalist and student who attended a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024. This is the latest example of ICE using its controversial subpoena powers to target people critical of the Trump administration. Also, out of the twelve ... Show More
5m 49s
Aug 2023
1046 - Is the Airbnb Collapse Actually Happening? Here’s What We Know by Lindsay Frankel
There’s no doubt that occupancy rates are declining for Airbnb properties amid a supply increase, but whether we’re entering an Airbnb apocalypse or just seeing a heated market moderate depends on who you ask. Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure Consulting, began a viral debate over the ... Show More
13m 2s
Oct 2023
1083 - How Much Does AirBnB Take? AirBnB Host Fees Explained by Emily Benda Gaylord
Over the last decade, real estate investors have used Airbnb to rent properties and meet new people worldwide. The short-term rentals business continues to grow—in 2021, the typical U.S. host made $13,800 on Airbnb, an 85% increase over Airbnb host income in 2019.
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13m 12s
Mar 2023
Office Hours: Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Program, How Do We Get Men to Show Up for Family Planning? And On Being A Critical Thinker
Scott discusses the Airbnb-Friendly Apartments Program and Airbnb’s potential in the long-term apartment rental space. He then shares his thoughts on why men struggle to engage when it comes to family planning. He wraps up with advice on how to be an original, critical thinker.
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18m 26s