On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happens now that the TikTok ban bill has been signed into law, whether AI is ready to significantly change search, the likelihood that Threads ads will be a hit, what social commerce's ceiling will be, the WNBA and the sports gender pay gap, and more. Tune into the discussion with analysts Jasmine Enberg, Minda Smiley, and Max Willens.
iPhone sales plunge 25% in China, slipping to fifth place as local brands like Huawei dominate. AI features could fuel a rebound, but genAI iPhones are still months away
Amid global bans and escalating regulatory scrutiny, ByteDance may shut down TikTok in the US rather than sell—even if it loses out on significant revenue
Its investment could strengthen the device ecosystems for AI integration and its focus on talent and supplier proximity could boost the local economy
Meta's Threads surpasses X in US user engagement: With 28 million daily users and top app store ranks, Threads challenges the more established X.
The TikTok ban is coming after all: President Biden signed a bill that gives ByteDance the rest of the year to find a buyer or withdraw from the US entirely.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of April. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Arielle Feger and Sara Lebow will defend their list against vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Blake Droesch, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
Phi-3 Mini, a compact AI model with 3.8 billion parameters, rivals OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and supports on-device operation, enhancing real-time analytics and privacy, making it ideal for business use
It’s challenging the US divestiture law, citing First Amendment rights, as it faces a potential ban that could push users to rival platforms. Read online
Posting a lower-than-expected loss in postpaid phone connections, Verizon had its best Q1 in years thanks to streaming partnerships and fixed wireless internet service.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Amazon is pulling back from "Just Walk Out" technology, how the Atlantic magazine turned things around, what will ignite TV shopping, whether LinkedIn testing TikTok-like videos is a good move, what science says about how to be happy, and more. Tune into the discussion with vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
Complying with Beijing’s censorship of messaging apps underscores the company’s reliance on Chinese production and sales as app bans become a new geopolitical battleground. Read online
Struggling with practicality, poor battery life, and security concerns are roadblocks to consumers adopting the latest AI-powered devices. Read online
Global opportunities in mobile apps: By 2030, global spending on mobile apps may reach $2 trillion. Non-gaming apps are outpacing gaming apps by revenues as AI and regulations reshape the market. Read online
Allegations of a former TikTok data scientist may renew concerns that US data was shared with Chinese parent.
Global smartphone shipments are up 7.8% YoY in Q1. Samsung leads, Apple slips, and Chinese brands gain.
Cost-effective alternatives to human brand ambassadors have the potential to disrupt the $250 billion influencer economy at the expense of human talent
Choice is spurring innovation in AI and privacy. Users can now pick from more diverse, multifunctional options, challenging default browsers like Chrome and Safari.
Can Roblox make ads a staple of nonmobile gaming? The company has partnered with PubMatic to launch a bidding exchange for ads in a major shift for the industry.
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the role of the store for the beauty space, Walmart's involvement in this product category, and how TikTok is changing things. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top three social media trends that have influenced beauty products and how they're marketed. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Carina Perkins.