On today's episode, we discuss why Apple and Amazon will be the two most consequential advertising companies for the rest of the decade, the ceiling on their streaming ambitions, and how their tech and health investments stack up. "In Other News," we talk about whether TikTok has been able to reassure advertisers after its recent government hearing and the Federal Trade Commission outlining how companies should communicate their environmental claims. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
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.
Consumers are increasingly becoming more comfortable with technology, and the usage of health apps and wearables is becoming more prevalent. Explore how consumers are using technology to monitor their health and wellness, and learn more about the market potential.
The chipmaking giant is appealing for its government to shore up production on key manufacturing equipment to better compete with the US and China.
The long-range, low-bandwidth network is the largest in the US and covers 90% of the population. Can third-party developers add value without multiplying security risks?
Meta looks for loopholes in changing EU rules: A major ruling means users can opt out of tracking, but the company is making it a difficult process.
Roku cuts 400 jobs in four months: Rising costs and a tight ad market have hurt the rising advertising player, which could make it an acquisition target.
Search advertising industry could be monetizing AI chats too soon: Much rides on Bing Chat ads—and how it impacts user experience.
As Bing makes inroads into Google’s lead, it experiments with AI ads: Disney and Roku layoffs and pivots by Twitter and ByteDance dominated headlines this past week.
SES and Intelsat, two of the world’s largest satellite operators, are close to a merger deal that would create a $10B company to compete with SpaceX and Amazon.
Replit, a popular online coding platform with 20 million users, is partnering with Google Cloud to create AI programming applications and challenge Microsoft’s GitHub Copilot X.
Substack attracts $5 million-plus in crowdfunding commitments: Newsletter platform gives both users and readers an opportunity to share in ownership to meet its cash needs.
Diversity in video ads is waning amid wider DEI drop: Some states seek DEI curbs, but consumers are willing to tie their purchases to inclusion.
Facing AI competition, Google adds features to enhance search results: Fact-checking tools signal company’s focus on bolstering transparency and trust.
Plummeting VC investment in creator economy startups may make it seem like the creator economy was overblown. But VC investment is just one part of the picture, and brands should not take the funding chill as a sign to slow spending on influencer marketing.
On today's episode, we discuss how the quality of life on the internet is changing, what to expect from Apple's imminent mixed reality headset, when the new primetime is, whether customers are too demanding or businesses aren't empathetic enough, how plane speeds have changed over time, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Max Willens.
ChatGPT will transform formulaic tasks like product descriptions and inventory management. As OpenAI makes more integrations available, adoption will become increasingly common. Here’s how major retailers are already using ChatGPT.
Splitting into six companies makes each business unit more competitive while reducing regulatory oversight, which could help increase profits.
Technology startups are finding it harder to scrounge for backing while investors play it safe in the aftermath of a banking crisis that could put the innovation economy in peril.
Disney doesn’t think the metaverse is a priority: The company’s first round of layoffs axed its metaverse division as the rest of the media world leaves the limp dream behind.