Publishers launch AI task forces as anxiety swirls: Amid speculation that AI could hurt the industry’s jobs, publishers try to get their bearings.
The city is giving robot dogs a second chance as it finds new ways to integrate emerging technology into policing. Could this be the big break needed to push mass adoption?
Despite a surge in ads, connected TV (CTV) faces the same challenge as traditional TV: getting consumers’ attention. Our analyst Paul Verna shares why co-viewing won’t hurt CTV’s targeting abilities and how too much repetition may make ads ineffective.
Peacock becomes first major streaming service to launch on Meta Quest VR devices: The move potentially impacts streaming content consumption in an increasingly competitive market.
Outlets leave Twitter over "government-funded" label; NPR, PBS departures may reduce platform's societal impact.
There’s no “podcasting winter” on the way: Slower growth is causing panic, but it’s really a marker of podcasting’s incredible success.
Google is accused of offering benefits to developers who put their apps only on Google Play. Could more regulation and fines follow?
Pentagon breach is a new low for social media: A classified document leak on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter has serious geopolitical implications. If platforms don’t take action, public sentiment might flatline.
Microsoft is going global with Game Pass: The subscription video game service is hitting 40 new countries as concerns about its monopolizing potential increase.
YouTube’s steep Sunday Ticket pricing will pay off, but at what cost? Consumers now have to pay more than ever to watch football.
Millennials are the age group most likely to buy products or services advertised on podcasts, according to a survey of US podcast listeners by Morning Consult. These ads are also more likely to drive purchases among listeners earning more than $100,000 per year.
HBO and Discovery+ going to the “Max”: Combined streaming service kicking off in May will bring new business leads for advertisers. Read online.
Hackers have stolen terabytes of data, source code, and BIOS software updaters that could be used to compromise millions of devices. The onus is on consumers to ramp up security.
‘Super Mario Bros.’ was a perfect storm for box office success: The adaptation of arguably the most recognizable video game character broke box office records.
Name a better pairing than Twitter and controversy: This time the site has incorrectly labeled NPR as “state-affiliated media.”
Retailers and the tech firms powering some of their RMNs are racing to give ad buyers access to more off-site inventory in formats ranging from CTV to digital out-of-home to in-store. But on-site has plenty of headroom left, as this new data from our forecast shows.
GM's Chevrolet Bolt was the best-selling EV in the US in Q1, while Ford's sales were hurt by production disruptions at its Mexico plant and Tesla built more cars than it could sell.
A ban isn’t swaying brands from spending on TikTok: Apple, Pepsi, and DoorDash are among brands increasing ad spend despite hefty political problems.
Substack isn’t looking so hot: The newsletter platform is bleeding cash and was just banned by Twitter for launching a competing service.
Expectations for VR adoption are misguided: Comparing virtual technologies’ market performance to smartphones and other consumer devices ignores key differences. Professional use cases may see highest returns until prices drop.