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.
TikTok’s growth could be stifled by ties to China: Intense demand and repeated scandals have the company twisted in a knot.
Amazon is acquiring Roomba vacuum maker iRobot, adding yet another connected device to its offerings.
Meta’s brand safety issues persist: The social media giant can’t get a handle on hateful content at a time when ad spend is declining.
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Google’s expanding cloud: Weeks after announcing its Latin America expansion, Google Cloud set its sights on Thailand, Malaysia, and New Zealand. Cloud providers are racing for coverage in the APAC region.
AppLovin’s bid to acquire Unity is a landmark moment: Whether the $17.5 billion deal goes through or not, there is no stopping the coming integration of ads in games.
Advertiser pullback weighs on Nextdoor: Neighborhood platform projects sales for current quarter that trail analysts’ estimates.
Roblox isn’t growing: The young-skewing gaming/metaverse platform reported lower net bookings than Q2 2021.
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