Smartphones get even more medical utility: The first FDA-cleared app that turns smartphones into medical-grade stethoscopes is yet another tool for young, mobile health app super users.
Spotify’s 200-person podcasting layoff shows a change in priorities: Podcasts are still a major growth sector, but exclusivity is in the past.
The Vision Pro headset puts Apple at the forefront of the augmented reality discussion, but the device’s business focus and exorbitant pricing could limit wider appeal.
YouTube's policy reversal: Balancing free speech and controlling misinformation could influence political ad spending in the 2024 cycle.
Connected TV (CTV) ad spend in the US will pass $25 billion this year and continue to grow by double digits through the end of our forecast period in 2027. Even with a challenging market, the format is in decent shape.
The writers strike is forcing other Hollywood unions to the table: The DGA renewed its contract, while SAG-AFTRA voted to authorize a strike.
Valuations have plummeted due to lower office occupancy rates and changes in how people shop.
Cava IPOs at a difficult time for the restaurant industry: The fast-casual chain hopes to use the funds to expand aggressively, despite declining traffic and growing competition from grocers.
Google’s AI experiments show a profit-performance tension: Added features point to its newfound AI confidence. The focus should be on maintaining search dominance, user experience, and effective monetization.
OpenAI courts Israeli talent amid US tech sector’s layoff bloodbath: US techies lose leverage as OpenAI’s CEO travels the world looking for AI-skilled workers he can’t find at home.
It says new SMBs can sign up in less than five minutes for accounts in various currencies.
On today's episode, we discuss whether we'll be able to tell if something is AI-generated, whether AI can be considered an "inventor," and whether now is the right time to adopt this technology. "In Other News," we talk about how smart ChatGPT really is and what ever happened to IBM's AI supercomputer Watson after it won at "Jeopardy!" Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
The firm is going head-to-head with Amex and Chase ultra-premium cards and preparing to invigorate spending.
Reddit’s API changes put it in conflict with its users—again: The platform’s perennial problem is a user base opposed to its investor-focused policies.
We round up how some large financial institutions are currently testing AI for front- and back-office functions.
American Express and JPMorgan brands make gains: The annual Axios Harris Poll gauging the reputations of the most visible brands in America showed both firms rising, while crypto-associated brands plummeted.
Cohort-based solutions use anonymized groups of consumers to create targeted ads and messaging, while universal IDs create a privacy-compliant way for advertisers to keep track of consumer behavior across the internet. Looking for privacy-compliant uses for first-party data? Marketers can turn to the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s seller-defined audiences or experiment with data clean rooms.
Key stat: The top way US internet users discover new mobile apps is by searching or browsing app stores, cited by 44% of those surveyed for Airship by Sapio Research.
Walmart sees growth opportunities regardless of the macroeconomic environment: The retailer looks to boost its international sales, improve its digital presence, and expand its retail media business.