On today's episode, we discuss how wearable tech devices will shake up healthcare, which features will make health wearables a must-have, and how Amazon and Apple will continue to disrupt the industry. "In Other News," we talk about why digital pharmacies are getting in trouble and what we should make of telehealth companies slowing down. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Lisa Phillips and Rajiv Leventhal.

195 year-old brand enters the metaverse: Historic footwear brand Clarks is launching its first Roblox campaign, following brands like Chipotle, Nike, and Ralph Lauren.

Netflix is playing catchup with its younger competitors: The platform began building livestream capabilities while competitors launch completed products.

Global shipments of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets will hit 16.5 million this year, up more than 5 million or 32.1% from last year. Most of these shipments are to consumers, but commercial sales are set to multiply over the next five years, driven by the opportunity for product visualization prior to purchase.

Formula One is finding its footing in the US: Two new races and record viewership in the US have brands eager to get on board.

McDonald’s chooses values over profit as it exits Russia: The fast-food chain’s decision to leave could force other retailers to follow suit.

Retailers are making good on their diversity pledges: Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Ulta Beauty are some of the retailers hoping to win loyalty from previously underserved audiences.

Fashion brand manufacturing platform Fashinza raises $100 million: The company plans to use the funds to invest in supply chain technology and expand its global presence.

Chipmakers faced with huge stockpiles: The war in Ukraine and China shutdowns are taking their toll on the PC and smartphone market. Manufacturers might have to pivot to produce chips for other uses.

The quantum cloud advantage: D-Wave’s US-based quantum computer is now available via the cloud. It could be part of an emerging trend to make quantum computing more accessible.

Retail media creeps into the travel industry: Marriott is teaming up with Yahoo to create a retail media network aimed at travelers.

On today's episode, we discuss how many people are cryptocurrency owners, which direct-to-consumer companies are leading the category, and what Meta's overall ad revenues total up to. "In Other News," we talk about the number of people who aren't using the internet and whether consumer enthusiasm for DoorDash will remain high. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Whitney Birdsall and Nazmul Islam.

Klarna Virtual Shopping narrows the gap between online and in-store shopping: Shoppers can now interact with in-store staff to receive personalized recommendations and real-time customer service.