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Roblox could kick down the door to an in-game advertising boom: The gaming and metaverse platform is deepening ties to the ad industry and hiring for ad tech roles.

The breakdown after Hurricane Helene raises concerns about carriers’ emergency preparedness as their investment cuts and layoffs hinder crisis response.

After a botched update, Sonos is restoring functionality and extending warranties, underscoring the risks of rushing rollouts.

A focus on longer battery life and lighter design could secure a lead over Samsung in the high-growth wearables market.

Despite low usage, Rabbit’s founder insists shipping AI products early is essential to compete in the tech space.

Meta’s Orion glasses could redefine wearables: Zuckerberg’s vision for a smartphone-free future is clear, but Orion’s massive $10,000 production cost stands in the way of mainstream success.

Fitbit smartwatches, website cut as Google favors Pixel Watch: Google phases out Versa and Sense to promote its costlier Pixel Watch, sidelining Fitbit’s better battery life and affordability.

Today’s consumers have high expectations of brands and retailers. They want to shop seamlessly across digital and physical channels, they want to get from inspiration to purchase as quickly as possible, and they prioritize value above all else.

From voice-activated AI to cutting-edge wearables, Meta's latest updates signal a push to dominate emerging tech markets.

Adding to its suite of customization tools, the use of AI could help enhance subscriber interest amid price hikes and provide personalized music suggestions.

Facebook and YouTube dominate, but the rise of unverified stories poses a challenge to credible reporting.

While details are minimal, the duo’s vision could challenge how we interact with AI in a smartphone-driven world.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what would happen if TikTok is (or isn’t) banned in America, what marketers get most wrong about consumers, will AI smartphones be impactful right out of the gate, will most companies eventually ask employees to be in the office five days a week, the world's favorite drinks, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Blake Droesch, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.

With six months to comply or face a formal inquiry, Apple must open its walled garden, putting its privacy defenses at odds with regulatory pressure.

Innovations like streaming, AI tools, and autonomous tech are fueling demand, but spectrum limitations threaten future network capacity.

Among social media platforms, Facebook (excluding Facebook Messenger), Instagram, and TikTok users spent less time on the social media apps in June 2024 compared with the year prior, per data by Comscore.

Packed with tools and safeguards against scraping for AI training, Fab sets a new standard for protecting creators while boosting innovation.

Verizon slashes 4,800 jobs: With 5G growth slowing, Verizon is buying rivals and cutting staff, sparking fears of weakened service and higher prices in a shrinking telecom market.

With AI delays and sluggish preorders, the iPhone 16 launch is testing investor patience and could signal trouble ahead for the tech giant.