Mobile

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.

Once a leader in internet calls, Skype crumbled without innovation or platform support—proving that in tech, even giants fade if they don’t evolve.

Its new approach minimizes data collection but shifts enforcement to parents and developers—raising questions about whether it will truly protect young users.

Automation has turbocharged content creation, but AI costs are rising fast. Rather than cut expenses, Duolingo is banking on long-term user engagement to pay off.

Placing Aria Gen 2 in research labs could help Meta gather real-world data—turning researchers into de facto product testers for its next wave of consumer smart glasses.

AppLovin faces fraud allegations from short sellers: Accusations of deceptive ad practices and data misuse put the firm under pressure; leadership denies the claims.

A dedicated Instagram Reels app could give Meta an edge over TikTok—or fragment its audience. If users resist another app, Instagram’s video dominance could take a hit.

McDonald’s zigs when others zag: Rather than follow the lead of Denny's and Waffle House in adding an egg surcharge, the fast food giant is slashing the price of its Egg McMuffin.

By bringing the photo-editing tool to mobile, Adobe is lowering the barrier for new creators and could pull users away from competitors with its IP-safe AI tools.

Chegg is suing Google, claiming AI Overviews steal its content and cut its traffic. The case highlights fears that AI-driven search is eroding content creators’ business models.

In-Jeep ad pop-ups demonstrate how automakers want revenue from connected cars, but aggressive tactics could push drivers to reject paid features altogether

Facing global trade tensions, Apple is pumping billions into US-based production—potentially sweetening the deal for future tariff exemptions.

Post-relisting, TikTok skyrocketed past US rivals in downloads, reclaiming its dominance while RedNote, once a rising competitor, struggles to keep users.

HP claims Humane’s AI tech—but not its hardware: HP will buy Humane’s AI software and patents for $116 million. The struggling Ai Pin won’t survive the deal.

The $599 iPhone 16e is packed with power, but it could steal sales from the iPhone 16. If the cheaper model does it all, what’s left to justify the premium price?

NetEase lays off Marvel Rivals’ US-based team despite record success: The shooter hit 20 million downloads and $136M in revenue, representing broader industry volatility.

News and magazine apps have the highest engagement score in North America, with 29% of monthly active users coming back daily, according to a September 2024 Airship survey.

The platform is tackling hateful content with AI-driven moderation and adding non-user content to attract local advertisers.