Children and mothers are more connected to the internet than ever. And thanks to remote work, education, and entertainment, their reliance on connectivity continues to grow. Here’s what marketers need to know.
Activision Blizzard one of many deals in geopolitical crosshairs: China is leveraging its antitrust review process to strike back over sanctions. Economic fallout for US companies could hinder tech innovation.
EV prices could fall even more this year: Lithium sticker shock has eased, which means cheaper batteries and more affordable EVs. But Earth’s limited mineral resources could thwart full electrification.
Walmart ramps up automation to lower fulfillment costs: The retailer is investing in technology to optimize inventory planning and delivery speed.
The company is shedding dozens of jobs while giving employees a chance to be rehired, revealing it is far more resilient than other Big Tech companies.
Amazon shows caution on AI chatbots: It hasn’t demonstrated Microsoft’s cavalier approach on the technology but is harnessing generative AI startup power for cloud growth while it builds competing products.
US may try to kneecap China’s quantum computing ambitions: The government is mulling semiconductor-style export controls that may be easily circumvented. Meanwhile, it could hurt domestic companies and inflame tensions.
50% of Americans support a government ban on TikTok, with higher support among Republicans and older Americans. Continued scrutiny could be TikTok’s downfall.
Cutting back international availability of 23 technologies used in semiconductors production makes future chipmaking efforts more difficult for China.
AGI would be like an ‘alien civilization’: A top AI researcher issues a dire warning about tech companies training advanced models. There’s a safer, more productive approach to AI.
The regtech Fourthline has netted €50M to build out its platform which uses AI to help banks and fintechs handle compliance.
Big Tech is back on top: Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Meta are responsible for stock market resilience in the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, but economic uncertainty is high.
Total US retail return volume will reach $627.34 billion this year, a 2.2% increase YoY, according to our forecast. Some retailers are turning to return fees to make up for increased costs, but that’s a risky move that may end up alienating customers. Here are three alternatives to return fees, ranging from the short term (building out product descriptions and customer reviews) to the long term (creating a returns as a service offering).
San Francisco sees a rise in other vehicles hitting AVs and drivers fleeing the scene with little fear of being caught. Technology alone cannot solve this issue.
Gaming consolidation and the economic downturn hit the industry hard. Startups and independent game studios stand to lose exposure.
A chatbot-induced suicide could get regulators' attention: AI’s Eliza effect is triggering mental health issues. Companies will struggle to balance entertainment value with safety amid the AI arms race.
Huawei hammered by US sanctions, commodity prices: Its profits nosedive is a symptom of the macroeconomic and geopolitical issues affecting tech. Volatility means more uncertainty for the rest of 2023.
Walmart looks to improve its online shopping experience: The retail giant cut down clutter on its revamped website and app to entice shoppers to browse and buy.
The chipmaking giant is appealing for its government to shore up production on key manufacturing equipment to better compete with the US and China.
Google shows its dissatisfaction with Bard: Alphabet’s Google and DeepMind subsidiaries are joining forces to take on OpenAI. The AI model-building effort could get a boost from Nvidia’s H100.