Cooling consumer demand drives down Q1 PC sales: PC makers need to attract consumer and educational markets with compelling 2-in-1s, gaming PCs, and tablets in coming quarters.
Private space industry knows no bounds: The first private astronauts are now aboard the ISS busily trailblazing research. With NASA co-piloting, advances in space exploration are about to skyrocket.
Google Fi and other prepaid carriers can offer more-affordable 5G subscriptions using T-Mobile’s spectrum. Partnerships can drive down connectivity costs while ramping up 5G adoption.
Learn about why video ad measurement is entering a new era. "In Other News," we discuss what new ownership at Nielsen means and what to expect from programmatic display in 2022. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell.
Google continues to court consumers with a new visual shopping feature: The tech giant’s multisearch capability helps fend off competition from social media platforms by simplifying product discovery.
US teens are spending more, but their budget remains limited: Nike, Ulta, and Shein are among the cohort’s favorite retailers, per a new survey.
Small bank adds debit cards to its BaaS for crypto companies: BankProv said it’s partnering with Synctera, a fintech as a service platform, in a debit card BIN sponsorship program.
NPD and IRI merger to create a leading data provider: New market research firm will have expertise across retail and consumer products.
Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection stymies marketers: Though the impactful feature makes it hard to discern user behavior, it has proven popular with consumers, per new Litmus data.
Block’s Jack Dorsey announced three new services at the Bitcoin 2022 conference aimed at streamlining Bitcoin investing and purchasing.
A J.D. Power survey found they’re dissatisfied with support they receive during economically challenging times.
Should US stablecoins be regulated like banks or like funds? Two US policymakers have outlined different approaches for regulating stablecoin issuers—but there’s room for consensus between them.
Discover’s new checking account will put banks on defense: Cashback Debit combines cashback rewards, no fees, and early paycheck access. It's a model for what incumbents could do.
A number of economic headwinds threaten to pummel retailers: The war in Ukraine, continued supply chain bottlenecks, and rising inflation are increasing the risk of recession.
TSMC’s resilience leads to record revenues: The leading chip manufacturer now has the opportunity to seize more market share as competitors falter in the face of lockdowns.
Kroger looks to restaurants and retail partnerships to drive growth: As grocery margins shrink, the retailer enters the restaurant supply business and launches an ecommerce partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond.
Solar energy goes dark, in a brilliant way: Researchers create solar panels that generate electricity at night. It’s part of a sustainability revolution that’s using radiative cooling to boost green energy.