Microsoft dials down facial-analysis AI: The technology can infer people’s emotional state, gender, and other attributes, but the algorithm’s inherent bias makes it prone to inaccuracies that could lead to misuse.
Lowe’s tests the metaverse waters: The home improvement retailer hopes to use its 3D virtual assets to attract new audiences and persuade consumers to buy.
Spotify and Amazon have different strategies when it comes to audio dominance: The Obamas’ new deal with Audible is a perfect example.
Canada’s new legislation could hurt digital entertainment players: If it becomes law, Bill C-11 would harm Netflix and TikTok, among others—and be difficult to enforce.
Snap sees AR making a difference for brands: Product marketing lead tells our principal analyst that use of augmented reality tools delivers “meaningful impact” to the bottom lines of business partners.
Clean rooms are becoming critical to the fortunes of Big Media: Snowflake’s new solution with OpenAP demonstrates the importance of first-party data.
Inflation puts high-end restaurant boom on the line: Diners flocked to restaurants like Darden Restaurants’ The Capital Grille in its fiscal Q4, but inflation-fueled down-trading could erode those gains.
Meta makes multiple moves: It won’t take cuts of creator revenues through 2024, and will look to digital avatars as a new revenue stream from brands.
Luxury brands aren’t worried about inflation: Despite turbulent market conditions and global uncertainty, a new report by Bain estimates luxury sales will grow between 5% and 15% this year.
AVs have surveillance potential: Chinese officials’ recent restrictions on Teslas are just a fraction of more widespread concerns about vehicle digital privacy. Regulators and automakers should preemptively take action.
Earth gets a checkup from microsatellites: Startup Pixxel’s digital twin of Earth could yield unprecedented environmental intelligence. But the tech’s benefit will depend on who’s using it.
On today's episode, we discuss the actual viability of the sharing economy: What should we make of Uber's diversification efforts and are Airbnb's latest changes enough to power the company up and to the right? "In Other News," we talk about the travel industry's optimism in the face of inflation and ad spending's positive outlook in the face of recessionary fears. Tune in to the discussion with our Briefings director Jeremy Goldman.
The travel industry looks forward to a summer rebound: Will they get it, though?
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what the circular retail economy looks like, who resale shoppers are, and why companies own their own resale markets. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top five most innovative brands in circular retail. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Suzy Davidkhanian.