Top mental health apps fall short on privacy: New research shows that mental health apps like BetterHelp and Talkspace put consumers’ privacy at risk. We detail how ultra-transparent data practices will be key to retaining long-term users.
Spotify’s Roblox collab will help make inroads with young users: The music streaming service moved into the metaverse to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha users.
Roku is taking streamers on in the race for original content: The digital video firm announced new advertising tools and content that immediately gained traction.
Meta’s podcast platform fails to keep up with audio M&A: The company’s podcast business became an afterthought as it focused on Reels and the metaverse.
Amazon workers in Staten Island vote against unionizing: The labor movement isn’t over yet, but the defeat could stall momentum in Big Tech as companies redouble efforts to bust unions.
More trouble in Google’s Brain: The tech giant fired a researcher after he questioned an AI paper. It’s the latest controversial firing that’s helping erode confidence in Big Tech.
On today's episode, we discuss what to make of Google's Q1 and what is behind YouTube's slowing growth. "In Other News," expect to learn about the future of the video streaming bundle and what kind of an impact the newly formed Warner Bros. Discovery can have on the media world. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.
EU probing Apple Pay: Restricting access to key NFC technologies on iPhones prevents EU banks from providing payment solutions, limiting competition. Mounting scrutiny could alter the duopoly’s payments dominance.
As its market share shrinks, Walmart introduces a rewards program: The retailer is partnering with Ibotta to offer customers cash rebates across its app and website.
Amazon and Flipkart sellers in India face allegations of anti-competitive behaviors: The Indian government is investigating claims that some sellers on the platforms have been given preferential treatment.
The Federal Reserve started onboarding participants for its FedNow pilot test as its 2023 launch date approaches.
Telegram could be pivoting to subscriptions: The popular messaging app is readying a ‘premium’ offering—but must walk a fine line as it does so.
As Reels grows up, its videos are getting longer: Instagram’s TikTok clone is expanding its length to improve its monetization strategy.
Established brands—and not DNVBs—will drive the vast majority of D2C ecommerce sales.
Consumer spending hasn’t slowed despite rising costs: But that may be tested as companies such as Whirlpool and Clorox plan additional price increases.