The FTC is cracking down on location data: Regulators are suing an adtech firm for practices that are common across the industry.
Billions pouring into quantum computing: Rising beyond nascent stages, quantum tech is turning heads in government and business. As funding accelerates, society is likely unprepared for security and ethical challenges.
Intel leans on outside investment for new factories: Still reeling from poor Q2 performance, Intel is courting private equity investors to back its trillion-dollar factory ambitions. Will other semiconductor companies follow suit?
TikTok sees an opportunity in local content: The video app is testing a new feed that displays algorithmically recommended videos made in your area.
Twitter employee departures accelerate as Musk drama wears on: Uncertainty over company direction and stalled growth initiatives could be a turnoff to advertisers as well.
AI art can help and hurt advertisers: Several AI image generators have gained traction, but ethical problems could harm marketers who jump on board.
Potential privacy catastrophe: Oracle is accused of creating dossiers on billions of users and their personal information and making billions off the list in what could be a massive privacy violation.
YouTube amps up its podcast investment: A new dedicated podcasting page will solidify its place as a serious competitor for Spotify and Apple.
Qualcomm comes for data centers: Nuvia unlocks potential for Qualcomm to diversify into server chips for data centers, effectively meeting pent-up demand with faster, cooler, and more-efficient cloud server solutions.
Apple’s MacBooks are first to get self-service repairs: M1-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models can now be more easily repaired by owners. How will notebook competitors respond to Apple’s right-to-repair services?
Twitter takes further steps to authenticate user profiles: Plans to label verified phone numbers follows Elon Musk's claims of rampant bots on the platform.
Roku’s in a “Weird” situation: When your best chance to grow is a “Weird Al” Yankovic biopic, things can’t be going that well.
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.