UK regulator says it wants Big Tech to share more data: The Competition and Markets Authority’s power is expanding, and it is still taking shots at tech dominance.
SpaceX’s Starlink successfully tests orbital-to-mobile connectivity, overcoming technical hurdles and promising global network expansion and potential mobile network evolution.
Various startups demonstrate features in health tracking, mobile payments, and AI integration, which could help push adoption. Will Big Tech soon follow suit?
Microsoft nips at Apple’s heels: The Windows giant’s generative AI investments are taking it to new marketplace heights. Meanwhile, Apple struggles with iPhone sales and will need a strong Vision Pro launch.
Google steps up in the retail tech space with AI tools: Its generative AI solutions for personalized shopping and product search could eat into Amazon’s retail market share.
X runs into brand safety issues after an SEC hack: A user used the agency’s account to post false cryptocurrency information, yet again raising concerns about security.
On today's podcast episode, our contestants compete in The Great Behind the Numbers Take Off, 2024 advertising trends edition, where they will try and cook up the most interesting predictions for the coming year. They'll discuss how the media will go to war with generative AI (genAI), why the programmatic ad pendulum will swing toward quality, and a perfect digital media storm thats brewing for brands. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Paul Verna and analysts Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf and Max Willens.
The company is restructuring several teams, laying off 1,000, and refocusing on AI development. A more streamlined org structure could foster long-term innovation.
Initial supplies could be constrained due to enterprise’s need for secure AI as the industry moves from cloud services to AI-capable hardware.
Amazon’s live-streaming service plans to lay off 500 employees amid profitability struggles and surging operational costs—revealing that popularity and engagement don’t always result in profits.
Regulators fear antitrust risks in AI technology and question their mutual independence. Persistent scrutiny could scare off investors.
Walmart looks to deliver a better shopping experience: The retail giant digs deeper into a host of technologies, including generative AI and AR, to position it as a “customer’s concierge.”
Consumer spending in 2023 reached $171 billion, a 3% increase YoY. Growth in non-gaming apps and genAI signal shifting dynamics, setting the stage for innovation in 2024.
Facing financial struggles, Unity is laying off 1,800 employees. Product diversification and partnerships could help restore profits.
Automakers and tech companies are leaning on AI, gaming, and augmented reality for key feature upgrades in future vehicles.
On today's podcast episode, our contestants compete in The Great Behind the Numbers Take Off, 2024 tech trends edition, where they will try and cook up the most interesting predictions for the coming year. They'll discuss how on-device AI features will boost flagging PC and smartphone sales, what happens when GenAI makes content less trustworthy, and how immersive media will take a qualitative leap. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne, Gadjo Sevilla, and Yory Wurmser.
Its $3,499 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is coming next month, and competitors are already lining up to challenge the new product category and ecosystem.
Smart TVs, robotics, AI PCs, and chips are just some of the technologies receiving upgrades as competition and innovation intensify in the tech sector.