Axios

Thousands of Apple users reported iMessage messages were not working early Thursday evening, according to outage tracker Downdetector.

Why it matters: The iMessage outage is affecting communication between Apple users.

OpenAI and Reddit announced a deal on Thursday that will bring content from Reddit directly into ChatGPT.

Why it matters: It's the latest deal giving OpenAI licensed access to a wide repository of content as it looks to train future models.

Figma, the collaborative online design software maker, is doing a tender offer for investors and employees at a $12.5 billion valuation.

Why it matters: The deal comes after its $20 billion sale to Adobe fell apart last year, and suggests the company — and investors — still see significant growth potential. The new offer has 25 existing and new backers participating.

The rise of artificial intelligence is changing the landscape for tech firms and energy companies.

State of play: Microsoft divulged on Wednesday that its 2023 emissions were 29.1% above 2020 levels.

Apple's recent decision to allow video game emulators on its App Store has sparked a huge wave of fresh interest in playing and preserving classic games.

Why it matters: Emulation — which allows games designed for old devices to run on new ones, like iPhones and iPads — enables older gamers to revisit childhood classics, and younger ones to get a taste of what gaming was like in the halcyon 8-bit days.

Uber rolled out a new menu of options yesterday — including grocery delivery from Costco, whether or not you're a member. (Sorry, gold bars and hot dogs are excluded, but you can get a rotisserie chicken.)

Our restaurant spending is shifting from weekday lunch hours to the weekends, per new Square data.

Why it matters: It's a reflection of pandemic behavior changes — and an important insight for restaurants as they continue adapting to survive and thrive.

Salt Lake City officials recently unveiled a proposal to turn part of the city's downtown into a pedestrian promenade and "world-class city center."

Driving the news: The plan calls for removing on-street parking; improving public transit, biking and pedestrian infrastructure; adding more trees and transforming five downtown blocks to honor the area's history and identity.

Apple's recent decision to allow video game emulators on its App Store has sparked a huge wave of fresh interest in playing and preserving classic games.

Why it matters: Emulation — which allows games designed for old devices to run on new ones, like iPhones and iPads — enables older gamers to revisit childhood classics, and younger ones to get a taste of what gaming was like in the halcyon 8-bit days.