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.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to expect in 2024, whether Google's new AI search tool will destroy traffic, a new self-checkout machine, loyalty in the age of the "zero consumer," if everyone will soon be creating digital clones of themselves, roads that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Blake Droesch, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
Deflationary pricing trends, AI device integration, and surging interest in gaming could boost consumer tech’s recovery after years of stagnation.
OpenAI’s grip on generative AI sector slips: The company says it’s not losing customers, but its clients are seeking other options. Will it still hit its forecast $5 billion revenue in 2024?
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 challenges Apple’s Vision Pro with comparable features and strategic partnerships. Pricing will be a key differentiator.
Google is making robots safer for household use: Three new systems use AI to help robots make better, safer decisions in domestic environments, potentially leading to a new class of consumer devices.
Intel spins out Articul8 for enterprise generative AI solutions targeting security-sensitive sectors, indicating new opportunities for Big Tech’s continued AI expansion.
Despite the surge in AI investments, plunging venture capital funding is making it difficult for startups to raise capital, which could stifle long-term innovation.
Microsoft upends decades of precedent with Copilot key for Windows: It provides access to its AI platform for productivity tasks, marking the first significant keyboard design change since 1994.
Google is planning to release Bard Advanced: The paid subscription chatbot would compete with ChatGPT Plus if it performs well and is priced right.
Sales of smartphones over $600 grew 6% in 2023, with Apple leading despite emerging market shifts. GenAI on upcoming handsets could kickstart upgrade cycles in 2024.
New training models can clone the human voice and even alter tone, emotion, and accents. The potential for innovation is high, but so is the danger of scams and deepfake abuses.
Apple faces an uphill battle to get consumer attention this year: It shed over $100 billion in market value and is facing pressure to innovate with foldable phones and AI.
Coursera launches a generative AI ‘coach’: The technology is a focal point for the education system as AI skills are in high demand. Now AI is teaching those skills too.
OpenAI’s revenue skyrocketed to $1.6 billion in 2023: It’s shrugging off controversy and surpassing its rival Anthropic. But success is also attracting challenges.