Project Texas hasn’t solved TikTok’s data safety issues: A published report found the platform’s US security effort is struggling to keep up with ByteDance’s moves.
Its Activision Blizzard acquisition boosts gaming gains beyond Windows profits. But the industry’s downturn and ensuing layoffs paint a grim picture for gaming in general.
Google’s AI pivot yields cloud boom while ad revenues bust: Its latest earnings report points to an underlying pain point in its business model both challenged and buoyed by AI.
Walmart plans to broaden its physical footprint: After years of keeping its store count flat, the retailer intends to open or remodel over 150 stores in the next five years.
OpenAI, Microsoft bullish on humanoid robots: They’re in talks to invest in startup Figure AI as humanoid robots hit factory floors. Google’s research could bring the tech to maturity.
The leading EV manufacturer is doubling outlets and focusing on local market needs to boost adoption—lessons US manufacturers might be able to learn from.
Ads delivering alongside risky content or fake news and maximizing yield are the biggest media challenges facing US publishers, according to a September 2023 study from Integral Ad Science and YouGov.
Consumers aren’t all that bothered by streaming ads: A Disqo survey found that opposition to ad-supported subscriptions has dropped significantly.
Amid staff cuts and regulatory pressures, X invests in an Austin trust and safety office: It’s a response to digital safety demands and AI-generated challenges.
Super Bowl LVIII is less than two weeks away. Not every ad has been announced, but we’ve kept watch on the teasers. This year’s Super Bowl will be defined by a potential Taylor Swift appearance, possible Paramount+ complications, and some big swings from brands. Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers’ big night, here are five trends we’re watching.
TikTok influencers drive the most engagement for sponsors: Our Industry KPIs show influencers on TikTok have more than twice the engagement as Instagram influencers.
The Vision Pro’s technology and immersive user experience get high marks from reviewers, but its premium cost and concerns about developer support are barriers to adoption.
UPS sees significant challenges ahead: After reporting a 9.3% decline in annual sales in 2023, the company expects sales to rise as little as 1.1% this year.
Google unveils new Bard-powered features for Android: Smartphones are a powerful way to connect users with generative AI. Prioritizing digital privacy is a winning strategy.
Apple could make history at WWDC this year: It’s planning big generative AI announcements that could help it catch up and potentially surpass rivals in key product areas.
On today’s podcast episode, host Bill Fisher and our analysts Paul Briggs, Matteo Ceurvels, and Man-Chung Cheung each pitch their most dramatic predictions in their coverage regions for 2024, in hopes of securing "investment" from the other sharks. Can you be convinced to "invest" in their 2024 predictions?
Lunar New Year is approaching, providing another opportunity for brands to deliver culturally relevant campaigns. Successful brands can forge meaningful connections with diverse audiences, such as the AAPI community, communicate values of inclusion, and engage consumers in new markets. Unsuccessful brands risk losing equity, loyalty, and, ultimately, sales.
Generative AI’s costs, skill gaps, and infrastructural challenges are slowing enterprise adoption. 2024 could see an uptick as AI investments increase.
iRobot’s CEO exits as the company lays off 350 workers. Tech giants face M&A challenges as regulation reshapes acquisition strategies.
Physical retail sales will grow 2.0% this year: But the value of brick-and-mortar storefronts extends far beyond direct sales, which is why retailers keep opening more stores.