The first Metaverse Fashion Week shows brands and retailers don’t want to be left behind: while the user experience is still rough, early adopters are positioning themselves to be long-term metaverse players.
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Big Tech’s strategies in the EU could be dramatically overhauled in October: That’s when the Digital Markets Act goes into effect—and it could be huge.
Netflix’s pivot to gaming isn’t a sure thing: The company is launching additional titles, but it’s coming from behind in a crowded market.
Even TikTok is struggling to stop harmful content: A new lawsuit and complaints from creators could stand in the way of its social commerce goals.
Fed chair gives criteria for a US CBDC: Jerome Powell’s four must-haves for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) suggest policymakers’ focus in a fast-evolving area.
UK government continues refining open banking regulation: The Competition and Markets Authority and fellow regulators outlined a replacement process for the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE).
Credit unions struggle to attract younger people: A survey found that young US consumers are less likely to be credit union members. Tech and marketing updates could help narrow the gap.
CIBC adapts to talent wars by upskilling tech workers: To appeal to highly sought-after developers, banks can stress development opportunities and innovative projects, and publicly celebrate workers who contribute to patents.
Younger consumers turn to social media to inform their purchases: 45% of Gen Z shoppers use Instagram for product research, 1.5x more than look to Facebook and TikTok.
A changing grocery delivery landscape forces Instacart to diversify: The delivery company launches a suite of retailer-focused tech solutions as rivals encroach on its turf.
L’Oréal experiments with beauty x tech integrations once again: The global cosmetics giant will launch an in-store experience later this year that lets customers don a headset to receive a personalized fragrance consultation.
Intel earns Nvidia’s vote as potential foundry partner: Future Intel chip fabs could boost capacity for GPUs and other chips, taking away TSMC and Samsung’s dominance and bringing production closer to home.