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Microsoft is making its workplace collaboration tool, Teams, available on Linux operating systems. Team is the first Microsoft Office 365 app available on Linux and the move is indicative of Microsoft’s willingness to collaborate with competitors and become a more open platform. Under CEO Satya Nadella, Microsoft has made a number of moves to support and embrace…

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This story requires our BI Prime membership. To read the full article, simply click here to claim your deal and get access to all exclusive Business Insider PRIME content. TULU, a one-year-old Israeli startup, partners with landlords to provide rentals via app for anything from folding chairs to VR headsets. TULU has launched in a New…

Sardel 4-quart Sautee Pan Sardel/Instagram A sleek and high-performing stainless steel pan is one of the most important and fundamental pieces of cookware in any kitchen.Sardel is a new online kitchen brand that has impressed us with its take on the basics. Its pans (from $80) are the durable and versatile cooking tools that you’ll…

Give the gift of adventure with an Airbnb Experience. Airbnb/Facebook Giving the gift of an experience is both meaningful and memorable, making it a great choice for the holidays. Airbnb Experiences offers a curated selection of activities led by local hosts all over the world.Below, you’ll find some examples of great Airbnb Experiences in cities around…

When winter gets you down, turn to one of these decadent and comforting pasta recipes. Nothing pairs better with a cold night than a warm bowl of noodles. 3. One Pot Taco Pasta Damn Delicious / Via damndelicious.net Think: Bolognese with a Mexican flare, this pasta features ground beef, corn, black beans, green chiles, and…

We could say that winter is coming, but depending where you’re located, it’s likely already here. Which means it’s cold outside. And wet. And gray. And while that might be a wee bit depressing to some, over here we’re calling it cozy season. What does that …

Katie Canales/Business Insider Skydio is a drone startup changing the way consumers can operate drones autonomously.The company was founded by three MIT grads — two of which are ex-Googlers who worked on the tech giant’s drone delivery program Project Wing — and has raised $70 million in funding from Silicon Valley powerhouse firms like Andreessen…

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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Caroll Spinney with Oscar the Grouch US puppeteer Caroll Spinney, famous for playing Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on children’s TV show Sesame Street, has died at the age of 85.He passed away at his home in Connecticut after living with dystonia for some time, a Sesame Workshop…

Tom Moss, the COO of drone-maker Skydio, spent years in the smartphone business before migrating over to the drone company in 2018. An early engineer at Google working on Android, Moss had a front-row seat to the rise of the mass-market smartphone. But he told Business Insider that “the reality is that phones have gotten kind…

Crystal Cox/Alyssa Powell/Business Insider If you’re shopping for tech enthusiasts this holiday season, but don’t want to break the bank, we’ve rounded up some great options for under $50.Our picks include big-name devices, like a Google Home Mini and a Roku Streaming Stick, as well as some of the wackier tech we’ve seen this year,…