Second Life founder returns to fight in the metaverse wars: The reemergence of the original virtual hangout space could be a threat—but it’s more likely a promise of the possibilities of the metaverse.
Apple is deleting copycats of a popular word game that isn’t even on the App Store: Copycat apps have long plagued Apple’s storefront, which has faced heavy scrutiny in recent years.
Mobile app gaming has managed to hold on to its pandemic-driven success and then some, reversing our previous predictions that time spent gaming with mobile apps would decline in the US after 2020.
Google buys UK offices for $1B: As the rest of the world works remotely, Big Tech continues buying up real estate in preparation for growth and expansion.
White House calls major tech firms to a summit: Last month’s widespread log4j vulnerability drew the attention of national security officials who are now looking to plug holes in major software systems.
TikTok aims to generate $12 billion in ad sales this year: Reaching that goal requires the social video platform to lure more large advertisers.
Fintechs raised $132 billion in 2021, an all-time high—investors will flood into several hot areas this year, including crypto.
With customer-obsessed brands betting big on personalization at scale, customer experience leaders face urgent decisions on just where, when, and how to place those bets
Both countries are researching the regulatory nuances for a potential CBDC while China and India push ahead with their own CBDCs.
Backed by several FDIC-insured incumbents, USDF has 1:1 redemption with US dollars and runs on a public blockchain. Security and transparency will make good selling points.
Old MacDonald had a neobank farm: Fintech Farm looks to plant challengers in emerging markets using country-specific partners and branding. It’s a version of the growing hyper-personalization trend in developed countries.
Monzo offers a rerun—just when it needs a new show: The UK neobank’s revival of its Give £5, Get £5 offering isn’t enough to differentiate it from rivals or bring it the profits its investors want.
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EV sales are up 100% YoY: With a wider variety of model types, EVs are on track to overtake gas-powered vehicles by 2025. But can the charging infrastructure support the boom?
DoorDash broadens its scope to deliver everything from apparel to car seats: The push aims to diversify the company’s offerings, which could help tighten bonds with its delivery drivers.
Amazon is the top grocery retailer, according to many metrics: An annual ranking from dunnhumby reveals that, for many consumers, digital accessibility is becoming just as important as quality.