Here’s an outlook on how franchises will fare in the coming months.
In 2026, the number of internet of things (IoT) mobile connections worldwide will more than double from 2021. The markets that are driving growth include China, Western Europe, and North America.
Dangers of chip oversupply: PC chipmakers indicate that supply has caught up while demand cools in some sectors. This could lead to a glut of chips while some sectors, like data centers, remain underserved.
Snap’s new campaign for HBO Max displays its AR capabilities: The initiative for a “Game of Thrones” spinoff is designed to spur incremental engagement with the program.
In this Analyst Take, we asked analysts from marketing & advertising, retail & ecommerce, connectivity & tech, digital health, and fintech to share their insights on layoffs, hiring freezes, and hiring trends within those industries. Here’s what they discovered and what they see in store for the future of work.
China blasts $52B CHIPS Act: Beijing is calling out the US’ efforts to boost chipmaking, citing violation of fair market practices. Manufacturers are caught in the middle of an intensifying conflict.
Netflix’s ad-supported plans have an image problem: Concerns are swirling about the value of its upcoming subscription tier.
This week, our Reimagining Retail podcast crew talked about which retailers had the biggest opportunity in terms of sustainability as a follow up to our newly released “US Retail Sustainability Perceptions Benchmark 2022.”
July spending figures confirm the advertising downturn: The industry is pulling back from pandemic-era highs, and everyone is feeling the impact.
Android 13 starts rolling out: An evolutionary upgrade brings customization, improved privacy features, and improved support for foldables, which could shape future Android devices.
Smart TVs are staring down a very different landscape: Hardware sales will recover this year as the industry addresses concerns about miscounting ads.
Data security probe: The FTC is collecting public comment on data privacy and exploring new rules governing “commercial surveillance and lax data security.” New regulatory action could transform cyber practices.
Network security on high alert: Security spending is rising as cyber threats and ransomware become more sophisticated. SMBs are most vulnerable yet most likely to cut expenses.
The cost of China’s COVID shutdowns: Quanta’s “closed loop” resulted in riots and its Q2 profits cut in half. Earnings will likely take a hit in Q3, but worker dissatisfaction could be the bigger problem.
Nextstar’s purchase of The CW is a big shift for Warner Bros. Discovery: The latter is looking to show more discipline and focus on maximizing its DC characters.
Maps are a safe space for Apple’s ad expansion: Apple has a low share of this market and can point to competitors that already sell map ad space.
TikTok’s search and advertising opportunities: The popular social video service is quickly surpassing the user engagement of search engines and apps. How can businesses take advantage of TikTok’s growth?
Baidu’s Apollo robotaxis break driverless barrier: 10 fully-driverless taxis will run in two of China’s busiest city centers. The ultimate test for a fully autonomous robotaxis could herald wider global AV adoption.
A 60-minute doomsday hack: The federal government’s leading security solution against the post-quantum cybersecurity threat is child’s play for hackers. Businesses could invest in nimbler security solutions amid growing vulnerability.