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Expensive headsets aside, Apple already has the necessary developer, app, gaming, fitness, and streaming video ecosystems to build its next big thing.

Declining demand and rising costs are taking a toll. Samsung and Apple dominate the premium segment, leaving room for budget brands to thrive in emerging markets.

China still has some clout as the biggest chip market in the world, and the restrictions could spur competition and growth in domestic semiconductor production.

Optimizing its user interface for touchscreens could help to make Microsoft’s Windows 11 a viable option for gaming on future handheld devices without investing in a mobile console to compete with Nintendo or Sony.

Children’s safety advocates are pushing back on Meta’s plan to open the metaverse to minors in order to expand user adoption. An unmoderated metaverse without proactive security poses various dangers to minors.

Apple opens first stores in India amid broader push to grow local sales, production: The company is turning to the fast-growing market as it looks to reduce its reliance on China.

Social media newcomer Lemon8 racked up about 64,000 US downloads per day, on average, in recent weeks, according to Apptopia. The platform, which comes from TikTok owner ByteDance, capitalizes on the shopability of photos and short videos with its Pinterest-meets-Instagram format.

The deal is a sign that Intel is serious about pivoting into the foundry business. Having Arm as a client could make Intel one of the most competitive foundries in the world.

Iterating mobile operating systems: Android 14 and iOS 17 focus on enhancing health, accessibility, and region-specific features to make future smartphones even more vital personal devices.

Is IBM missing the AI-weather forecasting connection? The tech giant is considering shedding its weather assets, but climate change’s effects mean businesses need better forecasting technologies.

Google is accused of offering benefits to developers who put their apps only on Google Play. Could more regulation and fines follow?

An outage Monday downed Apple Music, Radio, and iTunes Match for users in the US, Europe, and Asia. Are persistent outages due to infrastructure or possible cyberattacks?

Apple’s MacBook mostly dodged holiday weakness a few quarters ago, but shipments fell 40.5% compared to the first three months of 2022. This trend could continue throughout the year.

SEA is a fast-growing region for digital adoption, with smartphones being the primary device used to access the internet. Despite this, the region is falling behind in overall internet adoption.

Samsung has a golden opportunity to reverse its misfortune: Profits have plunged as inflationary pressures put its US expansion in jeopardy. Outdoing Nvidia on chips is a winning strategy.

Uber’s Middle Eastern subsidiary Careem gets $400 million to fuel super app expansion: The company will use the investment to scale its business in the region.

Unreported attacks could lead to fines and penalties from government regulators, legal liability for damages to the victims, and an increase in future breaches.

Children and mothers are more connected to the internet than ever. And thanks to remote work, education, and entertainment, their reliance on connectivity continues to grow. Here’s what marketers need to know.

Over the past month, we’ve seen ad updates from all the major players, from Meta’s generative AI ads to Google’s attempts to decrease clutter. Here’s what they mean for advertisers.

Biased data is bad data: A JAMA study found demographic and socioeconomic factors significantly affected wearable device research.