NFL+ could add to the crowded streaming environment: The question is, will it have enough content to sate football-hungry viewers?
Is now really the time for that metaverse campaign? Playboy and the Care Bears seem to think so, economic outlook be darned.
Slowing shoe sales could herald larger economic problems: Weak demand is forcing retailers to cut back on hiring and investment.
The ‘talented jerk’ exodus: As another Microsoft exec leaves after misconduct allegations, the company seems to be taking steps toward change that will pay future dividends in the talent race.
End of the robotaxi buzz? Argo AI’s layoffs, robotaxi jams, and a shift toward cargo hauling don’t bode well for the future of advancing AV tech to handle complex driving.
Canada internet goes dark: A router malfunction at Rogers takes out a quarter of Canada’s network, affecting key services and exposing the danger of consolidation and a lack of competition in network providers.
The UK granted its second fintech banking license in the past month. But we expect Johnson’s resignation will delay fintech development.
Zulily sees inflation as an opportunity: The ecommerce retailer is using weekly discounts to attract cost-conscious shoppers as back-to-school season begins.
Could influencers help mitigate against slowing Prime Day sales? Amazon is incorporating “creator houses” into its plans for this week’s sale.
We expect back-to-school sales to rise just 0.7%: Inflation is having a big impact on what consumers buy and when they buy it.
In the US, Twitter will lose 1.4 million monthly users between 2022 and 2026. Many of those defectors will be people who joined in the initial years of the pandemic—for updates on COVID-19 and the 2020 presidential election—but are leaving out of news fatigue or in pursuit of other content.
Instacart turns to rewards to compete in tight labor market: The grocery delivery platform added incentives like cash back and priority access to orders to keep workers from straying.
AI catches diabetes that would otherwise go undetected: Using a single retinal image from each eye, the tech can diagnose diabetes at far earlier stages than human doctors.
Over 20% of US adults received a surprise medical bill this year despite the Act going into effect in January. But price transparency rules and state-led initiatives could prevent unexpected bills.