Mobile games are among the most popular mobile downloads: That’s why Microsoft aims to take on Apple and Google by building an Xbox mobile store where it can sell games.
Apple’s tablet explosion: The company now offers five different models of iPads, challenging 2-in-1 PCs at the high end as well as consumer Android tablets—but too much choice could be confusing for buyers.
Startups find investors on Twitter: We attend TechCrunch’s Disrupt 2022, where throngs of startups pitched to investors, judges, and potential new hires. Major trend: Founders are adapting to leaner economic conditions post-pandemic through social media—read on for more takeaways.
About a third of US adults said they will definitely travel this holiday season, and another quarter said it’s likely.
The Net-Zero Banking Alliance said it may ignore fresh UN proposals on cutting fossil fuel financing.
Strong fixed-income trading drove revenue, but profits plummeted. The bank hopes restructuring will drive a turnaround.
The national bank said Bunq couldn’t use AI in its AML processes. When the court sided with Bunq, the national bank’s policy changed.
It’s investigating whether merchants can still route payments to alternative debit card networks when tokenization comes into play.
Pinterest’s ad product tries to overcome ATT: The platform's new tool combines its data with advertisers’ for more precise tracking.
Retail media is going to be digital advertising’s “third big wave,” following search and social as “must-haves” for marketers. But some marketers are struggling with how to implement and optimize, shared Nikhil Lai, senior analyst at Forrester, during an Advertising Week session on Tuesday.
Persistent inflation is weighing on foot traffic: Yet many brands continue to see strong growth thanks to their ability to deliver value and a great customer experience.
We predict consumer spending will remain strong this holiday season with 7.0% growth to $1.297 trillion, though much of the gain will be due to inflation. But competing crosscurrents driving consumer demand will also determine how the season performs. Here’s our take on which factors are most likely to dominate.
BeReal is the newest kid on the social media block. The app has already captured the attention of Gen Z, and its growing popularity has sparked copycat features from Snapchat, Instagram and, yes, even TikTok. But do brands of all stripes need to embrace BeReal—or is it not ready for primetime just yet
Welcome to the world of white label EVs: Taiwanese multinational Foxconn is applying its component manufacturing model to its new EVs, which it is open to selling to other companies to brand as their own.
Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons faces an uphill battle: The move would help Kroger scale its business and retail media network, but reduced competition could raise prices for consumers.