On today's podcast episode (part 2), we discuss what America looks like without TikTok, who would be most likely to buy the short-video app, and what marketers should be thinking about to plan for the future. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Minda Smiley and Max Willens.
Unwitting users experience Google’s AI search: Google wants feedback from people who aren’t AI-inclined. Dealing with spam will help build a symbiotic hybrid search platform.
On today's podcast episode (part 1), we discuss the details of what's going on with a potential TikTok ban, how grave of a threat TikTok might be, whether Americans actually want a ban, and the likelihood of TikTok getting banned this time around (out of 10). Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Minda Smiley and Max Willens.
Proposed changes to Big Tech’s business model fall short, and now a trifecta of investigations could put pressure on tech giants’ wider expansion in the region.
As Apple waits for its AI moment, its devices and users already have a head start. Microsoft’s AI Surfaces are only available to enterprises, delaying wider adoption.
The DOJ and 16 attorneys sue Apple for antitrust law breaches, citing restricted competition and innovation, as tech giants rally against Apple’s practices. How many bites can Apple take?
Google/Fitbit to build an AI-driven personal health coach: Wearable companies are tapping genAI to improve their devices’ health features. We examine the market and assess which companies are best positioned for success.
Game studios turn to in-app advertising as purchase revenues fall: Unity report shows 26.7% growth in ad revenues, with simulation games leading.
AI-driven personalization is one of the top trends US digital retailers believe will impact their business this year. It’s tied with an increased focus on omnichannel tools like SMS, according to December 2023 data from Bolt.
The race to provide AI on 2 billion Apple devices could alter the industry’s balance of power. Apple leaning on Google for genAI echoes past deals in Search.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how young Gen Zers differ from older Gen Zers, the numbers that tell the story of teens' social media use, and how teens and parents approach screen time. "In Other News," we talk about whether 20-somethings saying "no" to TikTok is a big deal and whether a new push to ban TikTok is for real this time. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jasmine Enberg and Paola Flores-Marquez.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what finding products online will look like in 2025, if Target's new membership program can stack up against Amazon Prime and Walmart+, how ads on chatbots will change advertising, how to make stores more fun places to shop, what the world's first "ketchup insurance" offers, how Americans use dating apps, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf and Carina Perkins.
Outpacing rivals, Apple acquires AI startups for genAI in products/services. Its vast Apple Silicon base now seeks AI enhancements to round out the ecosystem.
The EU’s Digital Markets Act levels the playing field for alternative smartphone browsers and search engines, proving that open markets lead to new opportunities.
Telegram's monetization via subscriptions and ad revenue sharing sets stage for IPO: The messaging app is balancing revenue with core privacy values.
Apple tests AI-powered ad buying: Its tool focuses on App Store ads and allows advertisers to set budgets and cost per user before automatic placement.
The future of TikTok’s content creators, advertisers, and 170 million users remains uncertain as the bill moves to the Senate. TikTok’s loss could be Meta’s and Google’s gain.
Meta’s smart glasses winning streak: It has developed a useful, affordable product that people can wear in public. The latest AI integration could make them a magnet for tourists.
Apple, Google, and Microsoft are altering business models by opening app markets, data sharing, and consumer choice. Global ripple effects could follow.
Its TikTok Photos app could attract and engage users, potentially becoming Instagram’s top competitor in photo sharing. But a TikTok ban could delay competition.