Led by Apple and Intel, US tech giants protest India’s unexpected tech import license rules, fearing trade disruption. Regulations could make tech firms rethink expansion.
Meta sends mixed messages over return-to-office mandate: It plans to terminate employees who skirt in-office rules but says the future of work is remote made possible by its tech.
YouTube wants Sunday Ticket to represent the future of sports: A bevy of new features aims to lighten higher consumer costs and convince advertisers of unique opportunities.
The New York Times could file a landmark AI lawsuit: The publisher is considering suing OpenAI after licensing negotiations collapsed.
tvScientific aims to make CTV a performance marketing channel: The CPO model integrates with affiliate platforms, offering advertisers a low-risk, high-reward option.
Retail media partnerships are the future of TV.
EU hurls sweeping regulation at Big Tech: Two major laws are about to take effect, sending Google, Apple, Meta, and others scrambling to adapt to a new era of curtailed industry power.
Tencent plans to unveil its AI model, Hunyuan, intensifying China’s AI race just as Beijing’s new regulations are implemented. Its guardrails could have worldwide implications.
Spotify has reached a record 551 million monthly active users worldwide after adding 36 million new users in Q2—a growth that’s three times greater than the same period last year.
Trained by AI today, replaced tomorrow? Hitachi unveils an AI-powered job-training technology that provides a solution to the knowledge-transfer problem. It also raises job security questions.
Why is the AMPTP suddenly so eager to end strikes? Its members had to negotiate upfront commitments without guarantees of new content, and a window for fall productions is closing.
YouTube Music introduces Samples: New feature with a TikTok-like vertical video feed should help users discover new music based on their preferences.
Peacock expands its reach beyond the home: Exclusive live sports to be shown in commercial venues, diversifying audience and increasing brand visibility.
DraftKings bets on star-studded marketing: Kevin Hart and Ryan Fitzpatrick star in a new ad campaign offering incentives to new users as competition heats up.
Share of viewing time between cable and broadcast TV in the US fell to a combined 49.6% last month, according to Nielsen.
Publishers are closing the door on AI scraping: The New York Times banned use of its content for AI training in a move that others will follow.
Foreign investments in China plummeted 87% to $4.9B due to US-China tensions and COVID-19. Businesses are skeptical of China’s global openness, and tech giants shift production to India.
Netflix initiates gaming tests for TVs and PCs: An effort to diversify entertainment and tap into its 238 million subscribers.
Instead of trying to compete with Amazon, Barnes & Noble is changing to appeal to consumers looking for the experience of an independent bookstore with the resources of a large chain. Leaning on local inspiration and a store layout that optimizes discovery, Barnes & Noble is revamping its 596 locations, as well as its membership program.
On today's episode, we discuss how Spotify added a record number of users, the impact of its price increase, and the latest on its podcast business. "In Other News," we talk about how good people are at recalling audio ads and some adjustments to Netflix's ad tier. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.