Alphabet wants to lead the climate battle: Google is leveraging its moonshots lab to tackle climate change at the expense of other research as revenue shortcomings call for new strategies.
ChatGPT ready to give Microsoft its ROI before it even invests: OpenAI shifts its monetization plan into high gear. But how much will people pay for a flawed service?
Microsoft hitches its AI wagon to OpenAI’s ChatGPT: Investing $10 billion will give Microsoft 75% of OpenAI’s profits and priority access to innovation it can fold into web search and software solutions.
Tesla price discounts in China backfire: The EV maker offered discounts on new models to counter rising competition, but existing Tesla owners in China are furious and demanding rebates.
‘Feels like the early launch of the internet’: Venture capitalists can’t contain their excitement about generative AI, which bodes well for startups in 2023. Meanwhile, the downturn protects against overvaluation.
VR’s golden age is coming, but not in 2023: Apple’s headset could hit the market this year, but with fierce competition in a down economy, it won’t move the revenue needle.
2023 layoffs expose Big Tech’s dirty laundry: Tone deafness, overexpansion, and lack of focus on security are the industry’s pressing problems that need to be resolved before the economy recovers.
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint to get juiced by generative AI: The tech giant is hatching more commercial uses for ChatGPT, putting itself at odds with a growing backlash against the controversial tech.
Musk faces a hard decision—Tesla or Twitter: A major Tesla shareholder isn’t happy with Elon Musk’s Twitter distractions. With many consumers sharing a similar sentiment, Musk might want to rethink his priorities.
AI solutions are gaining mainstream momentum: The flurry of artificial intelligence adoption is pushing innovation forward, but we’re already seeing some negative applications of the latest AI tech.
Another Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has come and gone, introducing the world to everything from a self-driving stroller to an accessible PlayStation 5 controller. It would be impossible to give a rundown of everything announced at the Las Vegas event, but here are a few things we think retailers should keep an eye on.
Samsung’s sinking profits: Declining demand for PCs, smartphones, and memory is eroding the tech giant’s value in its consumer electronics and chip fabrication businesses.
Tesla losing momentum in China: Faced with increasing competition, Teslas are being discounted in its biggest growth market. Shares continue to spiral while CEO Elon Musk hangs out at Twitter.
Tech’s economic pain isn’t letting up: Economic recovery eludes the tech industry as the Fed targets the overall strong job market’s role in driving inflation. Expect more corporate downsizing.
Quantum claim leads to shock and disbelief: Chinese researchers say they’ve broken standard internet encryption with a quantum computer. True or false, it serves as a warning for better preparation.
Amazon laying off 18,000: That’s significantly more than previously disclosed and could indicate that widespread job cuts are around the corner for tech companies. Job uncertainty could lead to panic and stall innovation.
Sony’s automotive dreams take shape: The Sony Honda Mobility venture unveiled its connected car prototype, Afeela, that illustrates automotive’s high-tech future. This means new revenue streams for tech and marketers.
Twitter hack could have serious consequences: Fallout from last year’s Twitter breach is emerging as millions of user email addresses are circulated online. Prepare for phishing and more Twitter scrutiny.
“We used to talk about ‘omnichannel’ and we should just be talking about ‘commerce.’” That’s according to our analyst Suzy Davidkhanian, speaking on our “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast.
Microsoft’s cavalier generative AI could be Bing’s big chance: Wielding the technology reflects Microsoft’s risk appetite as it eyes a rare shot at search dominance.