On today's episode, we explore where hybrid work might be heading, attention-based mobile ads, the circular retail dream, Spotify rebrands Greenroom, why every town has a water tower, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Evelyn Mitchell, Paul Verna, and Blake Droesch.
As in-app shopping grows, retailers need to prioritize the mobile experience: Consumers spent record amounts of time in shopping apps in 2021, but sustaining their interest for the long term could be tricky.
Amazon looks to blunt Shopify’s momentum: Buy with Prime extends the marketplace’s reach by letting shoppers use their Amazon Prime membership to receive fast shipping on other retailers’ websites.
Old Navy’s “execution challenges” drive Gap to adjust its outlook: The division’s merchandise mix isn’t in line with what consumers want, leading it to offer more discounts than expected.
This year, Peacock will hit 64.3 million US viewers, up 25.0% from 51.5 million the year before. The Comcast-owned streaming platform will continue to grow as it rivals established competitors.
Add robotaxis to the list of upcoming Tesla products: Struggles with fully autonomous driving, delivering on schedule, and safety are huge roadblocks to Tesla’s robotaxi flex.
Shanna Prevé, vice president of enterprise sales and business development at DoorDash, creates partnerships with large customers, from restaurant to convenience to retailers. Prevé spoke with Insider Intelligence about the company’s mission to lead the instant-delivery space, shifting consumer behavior, and smart technologies.
Quantum computing hits the road: Quantum computing company IonQ partners with Hyundai to make AVs safer. Often met with skepticism as a theoretical futuristic technology, quantum computing shows its practical applicability.
CNN+ was doomed from the start: The much-discussed news streaming service is shutting down after reports that it couldn’t attract subscribers.
Smart homes go brain-dead: IoT company Insteon abandons its smart home connectivity post, letting homes’ vital digital functions flatline. It’s the latest sign of a need for more IoT safeguards.
Amazon and others are rapidly rolling out contactless checkout: While the pandemic sparked interest in contactless technology, the tight labor market could lead more retailers to adopt the tools.
omcast’s faster-than-fiber hollowcore tech could accelerate 10G adoption: Higher speed and low-latency upsides over legacy glass fiber networks could spur adoption in data center, financial services, and edge computing.