The long-range, low-bandwidth network is the largest in the US and covers 90% of the population. Can third-party developers add value without multiplying security risks?
Amid scrutiny over who’s to blame for recent bank collapses, politicians are weighing in on the need to change legislation.
Industry experts say new regulation is needed for the country to sustain its leading position on the world stage.
CFPB director Rohit Chopra said regulations should identify the risks in fast communication and put rules in place to mitigate their effects.
Mexican lender Banorte is introducing a digital bank. In recent months, Nubank, Santander, and others have also made major plays in the country.
Substack attracts $5 million-plus in crowdfunding commitments: Newsletter platform gives both users and readers an opportunity to share in ownership to meet its cash needs.
Diversity in video ads is waning amid wider DEI drop: Some states seek DEI curbs, but consumers are willing to tie their purchases to inclusion.
Facing AI competition, Google adds features to enhance search results: Fact-checking tools signal company’s focus on bolstering transparency and trust.
Visa and Mastercard are among the firms vying for cloud-based payments and banking platform Pismo, and Ingenico bought softPOS startup Phos.
High prices aren’t deterring shoppers from shopping sustainably: Sustainable products grew market share in 2022, defying market challenges.
Plummeting VC investment in creator economy startups may make it seem like the creator economy was overblown. But VC investment is just one part of the picture, and brands should not take the funding chill as a sign to slow spending on influencer marketing.
Consumer spending remains constrained even as inflation eases: Nearly half of US consumers plan to spend less in the next three months, while half of households say they’re worse off now than a year ago.
On today's episode, we discuss how the quality of life on the internet is changing, what to expect from Apple's imminent mixed reality headset, when the new primetime is, whether customers are too demanding or businesses aren't empathetic enough, how plane speeds have changed over time, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Max Willens.
YouTube’s ad business took a hit in the latter half of 2022, with revenues down year over year in both Q3 and Q4. The company has since hired a new CEO, hiked YouTube TV prices, and introduced podcasts to YouTube Music to try to reverse the downward trend.
TikTok has broken social media with its addictive short-form videos, according to The Economist. While “broken” may be a bit strong, our analyst Debra Aho Williamson agrees that TikTok has irrevocably changed the way we engage with social media, including how much time we spend on the platform.
ChatGPT will transform formulaic tasks like product descriptions and inventory management. As OpenAI makes more integrations available, adoption will become increasingly common. Here’s how major retailers are already using ChatGPT.
As controversy mounts, Lockheed exits deep-sea mining: By selling its UK Seabed Resources subsidiary, Lockheed may have kneecapped the nascent industry. Expect more focus on lunar and asteroid exploration.