On today's episode, we discuss whether Microsoft’s AI-powered Bing can take share from Google, if social platforms can compete with Amazon on product search, and what to make of the idea that Apple might release its own search engine. "In Other News," we talk about what watching Peacock in the metaverse looks like and how people feel about all of their subscriptions. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Peter Newman and analyst Max Willens.
Citing security concerns, the bill now goes to Gov. Greg Gianforte, who banned TikTok on state-owned devices. TikTok is pushing back, but other states could accelerate all-out bans.
China still has some clout as the biggest chip market in the world, and the restrictions could spur competition and growth in domestic semiconductor production.
Nielsen regains key MRC accreditation ahead of 2023 upfronts: This comes as a number of measurement rivals go after the incumbent leader’s turf.
Physical therapy enters the metaverse: XRHealth acquired Amelia Health to treat both physical and mental health with extended reality. But AR/VR use is growing slowly in the US, and the metaverse is still a novelty.
Optimizing its user interface for touchscreens could help to make Microsoft’s Windows 11 a viable option for gaming on future handheld devices without investing in a mobile console to compete with Nintendo or Sony.
Children’s safety advocates are pushing back on Meta’s plan to open the metaverse to minors in order to expand user adoption. An unmoderated metaverse without proactive security poses various dangers to minors.
The NBA cuts budgets, freezes hiring due to economic headwinds: This comes ahead of critical media rights negotiations.
CTV to continue strong US growth: Households using the format to more than double pay TV in 2024, aided by tech shifts.
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.