he policy targets deceptive practices, requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel as it is to sign up. Opponents say it’ll increase accidental unsubscribes.
Public opinion on cellphone bans in schools is split: Pew finds generational and political divides, with older adults supporting more restrictions.
While genAI features haven’t attracted new users, they’ve enhanced subscription offerings, helping the language app increase its profits and justify premium pricing.
nternal studies revealed compulsive TikTok use harmed mental health and disrupted users’ responsibilities like sleep and school, intensifying legal battles against the platform.
Though its latest ring features enhanced biometric tracking and a redesigned app, Oura’s subscription model might push consumers to Samsung’s or RingConn’s alternatives.
Snap introduces Sponsored Snaps: Full-screen vertical ads now appear in users' chat inboxes as part of Snap’s efforts to grow its ad business.
69% of consumers worldwide say email is their preferred communication channel with brands, according to a June 2024 survey from Emarsys. Email was followed by SMS/MMS, at 53%.
Aggressive moderation tactics on Threads are pushing users away, threatening its growth. Competitors like Bluesky and Mastodon stand to benefit from this frustration.
With AMD and MediaTek entering the market, Nvidia and Qualcomm may face pricing pressure. Affordable AI tech could drive adoption in emerging markets, reshaping global competition.
Microsoft is taking advantage of Google’s antitrust ruling, enhancing its own mobile gaming strategy while increasing options for consumers.
Over a quarter (26%) of US adults currently or plan to use AI-powered voice assistants on their smartphones, the most popular AI feature among adults, according to a September 2024 survey from YouGov. However, even more (45%) don’t use or plan to use any AI-powered smartphone features at all.
The company argues that splitting key services like Chrome and Android would hurt consumers, raise costs, and stifle innovation in tech sectors like AI.
If the DOJ breaks up Google, who would be king of search? A filing hinted at a potential breakup, but political uncertainties could slow plans.
Amid industry layoffs and closures, Blizzard needs Vessel of Hatred to reignite interest in Diablo IV and maintain its strong position in the gaming market.
A US ruling requires Google to abandon exclusivity practices, potentially empowering smaller developers to enter the Android app market more easily.
US consumers overwhelmed by marketing content: 40% unsubscribe weekly, driven by frequent messaging and privacy concerns, raising questions about responsible data practices.
Apple is banking on delayed AI features to drive iPhone 16 sales, but early production cuts and limited initial upgrades may weaken its market appeal
Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses can record and identify individuals, feeding AI models, but concerns grow over covert use and lack of transparency in public spaces.
As AI search tools like Perplexity drive massive referral traffic to sites like Forbes and The New York Times, publishers struggle with crawlers ignoring web-scraping blocks.
Google and Amazon enhance visual search capabilities to speed up the path to purchase: As more shoppers rely on the tool, both companies see an opportunity to make the shopping experience faster, simpler, and more relevant.