Amazon’s Project Nessie in the limelight: An alleged price manipulation algorithm adds to the FTC’s antitrust battle. It could also have implications for how companies use AI.
Meta lays off staff from metaverse division: The cuts point to the social media giant’s faltering chip development goals. More cuts mean more morale problems.
Can Activision repair mobile-game advertising’s reputation? The gaming giant is launching a measurement tool to increase advertiser faith.
The DOJ uses testimonies from Microsoft and DuckDuckGo to challenge Google’s search dominance. A loss could force Google to restructure high-value default search deals.
Spotify wants a share of CTV ad spending: The audio app is partnering with Roku to capitalize on consumers who use their TVs as living room speakers.
Epic Games lays off 870 as gaming’s brutal year continues: The Fortnite creator joins many other studios going through layoffs but shows potential for the metaverse.
EU and French officials are probing Nvidia’s dominance in the GPU sector. Until competition gains traction, expect regulatory activity to persist.
Meta’s return-to-office policy is a ‘mess’: Reluctant in-office employees are finding there’s not enough space for them, but Meta wants to reduce, not expand, its footprint.
Apple’s gaming aspirations hinge on the iPhone 15, but the flagship smartphone struggles with overheating issues.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what Amazon's next big hit is, whether X (formerly Twitter) might become a subscription-only platform, whether SEO is already dead, if most retailers will stop offering free shipping, the shortest commercial flight you can take today, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch.
Streaming giants curb password sharing: Platforms like Disney+ enforce new rules to prioritize revenues over new user acquisition.
Meta’s gutsy celebrity-powered AI maneuver: It’s integrating Llama 2 AI with Quest 3, Ray-Ban glasses, and popular apps. Celebrity AI personas and metaverse ambitions signal bold competitive moves.
France’s competition authority raids Nvidia’s offices and is investigating potential monopolistic practices, challenging the chipmaker’s dominance in the AI chip market.
Studios are on the hook for an additional $233 million per year: Writers get big wins, but consumers and advertisers can expect price hikes.
Republican primary debates don’t land with advertisers: Fox cut prices by nearly $300,000 between the first two debates, but down-ballot candidates will spend heavily next year.
Amid evolving AR landscape, Snap's enterprise unit shuts down: The decision highlights Snapchat's need to prioritize innovation while managing finances.
As gaming surges, the actors behind that success mull strike: The battlefront involves AI voices, royalties, and fair pay in a multibillion-dollar market.
LG and Samsung raise their connected TV game: While Samsung embraces interactivity, LG sharpens targeting with LoopIQ.
Meta’s quest for metaverse redemption: It unveils the Quest 3 VR headset at Meta Connect 2023, showcasing advanced features and a competitive price to challenge Apple’s Vision Pro.
YouTube is the most widely used free video service among US internet users of all generations, according to Kagan. Its highest saturation is among Gen Zers (82%) and millennials (78%).