Meta reverse: Seven months after an all-in pivot to the metaverse, the company is on shaky ground. Downsizing staff and freezing hiring and investments signals an uncertain future for the metaverse.

Connected TV to draw users and time spent in the US: CTV is vying with smartphones and tablets for consumer attention while generating advertiser interest, our forecast shows.

Repairability could be a key smartphone feature: Google and Apple now allow users to fix flagship phones. This is a huge advantage over competitors that focus on deals for new phones.

Sports betting is becoming a major growth opportunity: in a test that competitors are watching very closely, FuboTV is bringing sports betting to its TV apps.

‘90 million attacks daily’: As the cybersecurity industry suffers from an onslaught of attacks and burnout, companies issue layoffs. The education sector could help build a higher-security future.

Tiny tech, big effect: A microlens can be a low-cost device to enhance solar’s efficiency. But commercialization might depend on testing that shows it will maintain solar’s low flammability status.