Its Q3 results show a near 60% profit plunge to $1.76 billion. The decline was led by its phone and IoT divisions, prompting restructuring and potential layoffs.
Apple wants to read our lips: A recent patent shows big plans for Siri. The tech could be a stepping stone to AI that better understands human behavior.
Pearson+ and Mastering subscriptions offer new AI tools and personalized academic support despite initial market resistance. Will edtech competitors follow suit?
Amazon’s return-to-office policy defies research, enrages employees: Lack of evidence-based decision-making won’t give Amazon the committed employees it needs to take on Big Tech rivals.
OpenAI quietly files GPT-5 trademark request: A generative AI pause never took place and competition is increasing. We can expect that the lion’s share of OpenAI’s efforts is on its ChatGPT successor.
On today's episode, we discuss what Google's Q2 ad growth is telling us, what to make of YouTube's recent performance, and how Google will fair in the second half of the year. "In Other News," we talk about Google rolling out the first step of third-party cookie replacement and what Microsoft is betting on for the future. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Google leads the race to integrate generative AI into smart speakers, with Amazon, Apple, and Samsung following suit. Big Tech sees new market opportunities but needs to tackle security
Meta prepares to launch AI personas on social media: Character-inspired chatbots could trigger an engagement and ad revenue boost while also inviting technical vulnerabilities and misuse.
1,000% increase in AI job posts prompts Upwork-OpenAI partnership: It’s a savvy move for the companies, but gig workers’ big AI dreams could get dashed by tech downsizing.
China's dominance in legacy chips could disrupt global markets, pressuring Western nations to boost their own production at a time of economic uncertainty.
New USB-C charging ports are the biggest change for upcoming iPhones. We could be facing an innovation slump for smartphones as manufacturers push to raise prices.
10 companies could benefit the most from an AI-driven economic rift: Tech firms are among the biggest AI adopters, which is creating a divergence in investment that could trigger major economic consequences.
Elon Musk chides energy executives over grid efforts: AI is part of a growing strain on electricity supplies that could hinder its own development and exacerbate a crisis.
Intel's surprising profit is driven by 307% YoY revenue growth in foundry services despite CPU and server sales struggles. An AI-specific chip is forthcoming.
Google’s RT-2 robot signals the AI revolution’s next chapter: The tech giant is creating a symbiotic relationship between robots and AI that could mean AGI is coming sooner than expected.
Despite a 24% YoY smartphone shipment decline, Apple increased its US market share to 55% in Q2. Apple's robust service and subscription ecosystem can capture consumer interest.
Why Threads is stumbling to rise above Twitter’s fall: Meta might be succumbing to Twitter’s lower social media standards under Musk. User experience and compelling features are the solutions.
Google, Apple maps duopoly under threat from Microsoft, Meta, Amazon coalition: A new initiative could signal a turning point in the digital mapping landscape with more enterprise opportunities.
Amazon’s Bedrock attracts ‘thousands’ of customers: It’s leveraging its cloud reach to gain a foothold in the generative AI race. Google and Microsoft’s ambitions pose a challenge.
On today's episode, we discuss what to make of Twitter changing its name to X, whether Walmart is crushing Amazon in the grocery wars, what a billboard in your living room would look like, what Gen Z has done to the purchase funnel, why Airbnb doesn't have a loyalty program, what the most popular museums around the world are, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Carina Perkins.