The company thought AI wouldn’t deliver revenue gains until 2024. Recent earnings show that it’s already fueling profit in cloud and productivity services.
41 states and DC are suing Meta for violating children’s privacy laws. A deluge of fines and possible bans could follow if addictive algorithms aren’t altered.
Google shines on ad revenue but high AI expenses disappoint: Its Q3 earnings fell short in cloud revenue amid heavy AI investments. Investors seek clarity on generative AI profitability.
Apple spooks tech rivals with surprise launch event: A "scary" event promises new Mac laptop unveilings and potential chip developments, stirring excitement ahead of holiday shopping.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss some personalization tips and tricks that emerged from research, examples of personalization done well, and how AI is accelerating it. "In Other News," we talk about why an email exhibition at a design museum made headlines and a plan to charge X (formerly Twitter) users to post content. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and Malinda Sandman, senior director of global acquisition marketing at Intuit Mailchimp.
Japan’s FTC follows the US DOJ in investigating potential abuse of market dominance in mobile search. Scrutiny could force Google to alter its business model.
Nvidia wants to take its chip market dominance to the next level: It’s adding CPUs to its chip portfolio to rival Intel. It could shake up the PC landscape.
Bots make people lazy, study suggests: Humans may underperform when working alongside robots. Awareness of AI’s limitations is crucial for collaboration and workplace efficiency.
Connected glasses target entertainment and gaming. Priced at $399, Xreal’s Air 2 can create more opportunities to make the technology available to a larger audience.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what AI rules the government should focus on first, what to make of AI "nutrition labels," and what concerns us most about the dark side of AI. "In Other News," we talk about a Minecraft milestone and what AI chatbots can tell about you from a conversation. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
Apple is setting the stage for a colossal faceoff in an already crowded arena as it aims to deploy its genAI by late 2024. Acquisitions could accelerate Apple’s timetable.
More appliance makers join the fold, but supporting an expanding range of interoperable smart home products is a herculean task. Accountability might be a problem.
Generative AI is starting to supercharge the gaming industry: It’s revolutionizing gameplay and development. It also presents challenges in content control and potential workforce implications.
Google wants to share its cloud platform with AI novices: The Big Tech firm is looking to expand its customer base by making its products easier to use. The strategy is solid but misses the bigger picture.
Toyota, BMW align with Tesla's North American Charging System, broadening access to the largest supercharger network and charging standard.
Amazon tests Agility’s humanoid robot in warehouses: Digit will work alongside humans and do some of their work. We can expect the move will fuel workforce disruption anxiety.
China targets tech companies for US retaliation: China may thwart Broadcom's $69 billion VMWare merger, reminiscent of past Intel acquisition stalls, amid escalating US-China AI war.
IBM’s AI expertise and Amazon’s cloud dominance could revolutionize contact centers and supply chains as the trend of Big Tech partnerships continues. Smaller players could be edged out.
Google lays off more staff during critical period: It joins other tech firms in a new round of layoffs, intensifying concerns about further reductions despite improved market performance.
Producing the Pixel 8 in India taps into the country’s booming 5G market and its smartphone manufacturing prowess, potentially luring other manufacturers.