Loss of leadership and canceled game releases signal transitional upheaval. Smaller studios may benefit from the lull, but the sector faces increased headwinds.
Peacock soars past $1 billion in Q4 revenues: Subscriber base climbs to 31 million as losses shrink, indicating stron growth in a competitive market.
Strategic balance in turbulent times: Comcast navigates subscriber losses and advertising fluctuations, leveraging its diversified assets for a robust Q4 performance.
Disney and Charter Spectrum’s battle ushered in a new era: The linear TV provider is offering a ViX+ subscription months after a similar deal with Disney+.
By offering in-app purchases and bypassing Apple’s fees, the music streaming app leads the charge in dismantling the walled garden. Will other apps follow?
Post-pandemic slowdowns and layoffs have developers contemplating unionization. Meanwhile, AI use in game creation gains ground, creating more uncertainty in the sector.
Startup’s genAI model beats Meta’s Llama 2: 01.AI’s open-source model could shake up the sector. With AI profitability uncertain, the outlook might be winner takes all.
AI and technology advances increase risks of disinformation in an election year. Officials scramble to identify threats, but the damage could already be done.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why gaming is a digital advertising hotbed, how consumers are embracing shoppable media, and what happens now that the ride-sharing industry has bounced back. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood.
Google isn’t prepared for the coming influx of AI content: The company said it doesn’t distinguish between AI and human-made articles on Google News.
TikTok users will soon employ AI to make their own tunes: An AI-powered music tool could help TikTok increase engagement and strike industry deals.
Decoding Amazon's pitch deck: From Preferred Deals to Premium Sponsorships, Prime Video aims to set new standards in ad-supported streaming.
Apple's Vision Pro faces major absentees: A waiting game that challenges the future of immersive streaming experiences
Nearing a $1 trillion valuation, Meta rebounds with a strategic shift, reversing its post-pandemic slump and signaling a potential AI-driven Big Tech revival.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what non-AI technology took the spotlight at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), second-tier TV audiences, what streaming will look like in a few years, what its like to shop with a chatbot, how digital grocery will take things up a notch, how big the sun actually is, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, analyst Bill Fisher, and forecasting analyst Zach Goldner.
A copyright lawsuit against Anthropic could kickstart AI regulation: The governor of Tennessee is considering a sweeping AI bill as a major lawsuit hovers.
Initial sales reflect demand despite steep cost. Some key streaming providers hesitate to build apps, reflecting both competition and caution in an emerging market.
On today's podcast episode, our contestants compete in The Great Behind the Numbers Take Off, 2024 health trends edition, where they will try and cook up the most interesting predictions for the coming year. They'll discuss why healthcare is going to be a hyper-partisan issue in the 2024 US election campaigns; how that will affect how people think about and deal with their own healthcare going forward; and why the coming year will create unprecedented challenges for patients when it comes to affording care and treatment, leading them to explore other options for accessing and paying for care. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.
Diamond Sports Group looks to restructure post-bankruptcy: Prime Video to become pivotal platform for regional sports coverage.
Supreme Court justices face AI’s legal gravity: They’re concerned about government readiness and AI’s implications for the legal system, signaling a need for future legislation and regulatory standards.