ByteDance’s public appeal: While Oracle emerges as the frontrunner for a US TikTok deal, the platform’s new PR push highlights small business success stories.
With 82% of trials starting on day one, apps that don’t convert fast—and lock in long-term plans—rarely break $1,000/month within two years.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how Mint Mobile was able to stand out before a celebrity like Ryan Reynolds joined the team, how he helped them break the marketing mold, and lessons learned along the way to becoming a billion-dollar valued company. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, our Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, Vice President Suzy Davidkhanian, and Strategic Advisor to Mint Mobile Aron North. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
With profits down and factories years away, Foxconn says tariffs are a major obstacle for companies navigating rising costs and supply chain instability.
US wearables forecast 2025: Health and wellness features are driving consumer adoption of wearables. AI-powered capabilities could be next. But doctors aren’t as enthusiastic about relying on health data in their practice—yet.
By blocking bad bookings and prepping personalized travel planning tools, Airbnb is turning its data into both a policy enforcer and a future revenue engine.
AI-powered Public Eye game debuts this summer: Wolf Games is betting big on a whodunit that blends storytelling with daily, bite-sized gameplay. It’s a smart concept but lacks the quick-hit allure of other daily games.
TikTok has notable US economic impact: Oxford highlighted the app’s influence in the US market in a report that could play a role in its future in the US.
With iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16, it’s overhauling interfaces to spark consumer interest, boost sales, and bridge the gap before delayed AI features arrive.
Wearables will surpass 100 million users this year as AI advancements push adoption to nearly 40% of adults, marking a shift from niche tech to mainstream.
Apple’s delay underscores how hard on-device AI is to get right. Meanwhile, Alexa+ and Gemini also stumble, proving voice assistants aren’t an easy win.
Mobile ad fraud is evolving: A new scheme exploited bid requests and fake installs, highlighting why marketers must invest in fraud detection to protect ad spend.
Ultra-thin phones return—but will they last? MWC showcased a new wave of ultra-thin smartphones, but thinner designs may sacrifice battery life, storage, and cameras—key factors driving upgrades.
AI-powered search and AR try-ons promise a smoother buying journey, but with social commerce on the rise, Google has to fight for attention.
Tariffs could add $12,000 to new car prices, drive up costs for electronics, and inflate grocery bills. Marketers must pivot to value-driven messaging as economic uncertainty reshapes spending.
YouTube is positioning itself as an all-in-one streaming platform, attracting advertisers and reshaping VOD consumption habits.
Google, OpenAI, and Opera are embedding AI agents into devices and browsers. These tools can browse, compare, and purchase products with minimal user input.
Honor will invest $10 billion to shift from smartphones to AI devices, betting on agentic AI and industry partnerships to compete with Apple, Google, and Samsung.
Its partnership with Perplexity aims to create an action-oriented AI smartphone, but market competition and questionable demand makes this a risky venture.
Meta, TikTok under fire for data usage practices: The social media giants are facing lawsuits that could have long-term consequences.