Microsoft refines its consumer strategy with Copilot: The tech giant is competing with ChatGPT for a larger slice of users’ digital media consumption.
Time spent on Facebook and Instagram this year was up 7% and 6%, respectively, according to Meta’s Q3 earnings. “It’s just incredible growth considering how much time people are already spending on these platforms,” our analyst Jasmine Enberg said on a recent episode of the “Behind the Numbers” podcast. “And that, of course, is a really important metric to advertisers.”
It’s an ideal time for retailers to bolster their store brands: A growing share of consumers are regularly buying private label products.
Target says shoppers are giving the retailer ‘a big thank you’ for locking merchandise away: But most consumers find the tactic deeply frustrating—and a reason to shift spending online.
Amazon will sell Hyundai cars online next year: It represents a shift in auto sales, merging Amazon’s ecommerce prowess with Hyundai’s automotive innovation amid a push for connected cars.
Amazon wants you to skip a trip to the car dealership: Consumers will be able to purchase cars from the retailer’s platform next year as dealers strive to meet growing standards for convenience.
A doctor’s office without doctors: Primary care startup Forward is putting self-service healthcare to the test with AI-powered health pods. Will consumers buy in?
Diabetes patients lack remote monitoring: Even among patients who regularly test their glucose levels and see their doctor, few are actively enrolled in RPM programs. That’s a problem for RPM device makers and marketers.
Another AI tool enters the healthcare ring: ClinicalKey AI claims to give evidence-based answers to doctors at the point of care. Success will depend on whether doctors trust its answers—or a competitor’s.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happens now that the actors strike is over, how the Super Bowl is fundamentally changing, whether live sports need new shorter content, what's next for WhatsApp, why people immigrate to the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.
Spotify is continuing its international podcast push: The company’s podcast ad network is launching in five new countries, including India and Sweden.
Yandex's sale of Russian assets highlights political-business interplay: The move reflects challenges in global tech amid political shifts.
EU regulatory pressure results in improved iPhone-Android communications. This could mean SMS’ days are numbered in 5G markets.
Gap is beginning to turn its fortunes around: Strong sales at Old Navy boosted the retailer’s Q3 performance, although Athleta and Banana Republic continue to struggle.
JPMorgan and Capital One dominated the top spots across all categories, demonstrating their investment in expert staff.
Google to delay Gemini release until 2024: It’s holding out until it can release the world’s most powerful generative AI model. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s commercial advantage grows.
Altman out at OpenAI: The board of directors’ move marks serious upheaval for the startup amid ChatGPT Plus sign-up suspensions and security problems. The direction of the company is at stake.
31% of US internet users will shop this Black Friday. The same amount will also shop Cyber Monday, according to Deloitte.
YouTube mandates AI tool disclosure in videos: Creators face penalties for noncompliance, reshaping digital content integrity.
A court ruling will force Meta and others to deal with moderation lawsuits: Several cases alleging social media firms are harming minors will proceed.