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.
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.