Disney and Epic Games are a perfect match: High profile partnerships with Lego may have attracted the entertainment giant, which stands to beat Netflix at its own game.
US efforts to hinder China’s AI and semiconductor growth are undermined by billions in early funding from US VCs to Chinese firms, which now factor into the AI and chip race.
OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia are among 200 companies participating in the US government’s consortium to standardize safety. Will tech’s most competitive companies get along?
D-ID is giving generative AI chatbots an approachable face: The startup stands out for its financial stability in the challenging AI sector. Others could emulate its product focus and efficiency.
WBD, Fox, Disney team up to shake up sports streaming: The companies will launch a Hulu-like streaming venture with access to each network’s linear sports content.
A litany of big headlines from Disney: The company’s Q1 earnings came with news of gaming investments, an ESPN streaming service, and narrowing losses.
Mattel expects flat sales next year: While the company plans to lean on its strong brands to develop movies and games, it isn’t immune to the toy industry’s broader challenges.
Apple developing two clamshell phone prototypes: There’s pressure to get into the foldable phone arena, but technical challenges pose a price-point barrier, requiring creative solutions.
Apple’s Vision Pro, rich in apps and retail support, faces a crucial test: public acceptance in everyday scenarios—echoing Google Glass’ challenges.
Google Cloud teams up with Singapore on AI expansion: The country’s AI enthusiasm and investment could be advantageous for Google as it competes with AWS and Microsoft.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether Google's recent performance was actually good (or not), how YouTube turned things around, and what could trip up the digital giant in 2024. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Expedia launches global ad campaign on Netflix: The platform’s expansive streaming reach could set a new standard for international media buys.
Exploring healthcare use cases for Apple’s Vision Pro: Patients will balk at the high cost. But health systems can afford the $3,500 price tag to experiment with the device.
YouTube TV surges to 8 million subscribers: Google’s diversification strategy is paying off as it keeps a finger on the pulse of consumers’ digital entertainment preferences.
Retailers flock to Apple’s Vision Pro amid growing interest in virtual experiences: J.Crew, e.l.f. Beauty, and Wayfair are among the companies releasing dedicated shopping apps.
Many in digital advertising, including the Interactive Advertising Bureau, have begun to use connected TV (CTV) as an umbrella term to include content delivered via CTV devices or OTT services.
Spotify’s Q4 benefited from cuts and podcast refocusing: The company shed staff and loosened up on program exclusivity to drive ad growth.
Snapchat's Q4 growth amid cuts: User base expands and revenues climb, but staff reductions and geographic revenue disparities pose challenges.
Nielsen's out-of-home expansion: The measurement firm moves to capture full US viewership, transforming metrics for live sports and streaming.
What The Messenger’s collapse means for the news industry: The short-lived startup’s unceremonious end shows the ad-supported model needs an overhaul.