Tech’s new bet—low-cost EVs, ultra-thin phones, and vibe-driven music: Slate, Samsung, and Spotify each chase novelty—via price, design, and personalization—to win over convenience-hungry consumers.
layers browse, click, and buy real merch inside their favorite games, ushering in a new era of immersive ecommerce.
Netflix's ad tier reaches 94 million as it looks to genAI to continue its trajectory: The data suggests Netflix is positioned for sustained streaming market leadership.
FAST shows no signs of slowing down: From the Roku Channel to Tubi, FAST continues a path of acceleration that will be bolstered by economic uncertainty.
Poor planning, political posturing, and a shift to inference workloads turned China’s state-backed data center spree into a cautionary tale for US hyperscalers.
Shorts now dominate prime screen space on connected TVs, signaling YouTube’s bid to normalize mobile-first formats in the living room—whether users like it or not.
ESPN’s new platform marks a bold digital pivot: Meanwhile, Fox is launching Fox One to stay competitive in the streaming era.
The US could be the only country to experience a drop in foreign travel spending this year: Tariffs, uncertain travel policies, and a boycott by Canadian and Mexican travelers may cost the economy $12.5 billion.
Amazon debuts three new CTV ad formats: The updates are part of Amazon’s Prime Video ads push and promise to help brands reach highly engaged audiences.
NBCU highlights sports, streaming at Upfront event: The presentation outlined NBCU’s plan to offset declining traditional TV revenues.
US mobile audio app listeners spend an average of 32.3 hours with Spotify a month, compared with 3.5 hours with Amazon Music, and 0.9 hours with Apple Music, according to January data from Comscore Media Metrix Multi-Platform.
As Vision Pro stumbles, Apple is plotting a comeback with AI-ready, fashion-forward glasses—powered by custom chips and its unbeatable dev ecosystem.
After last quarter’s rare miss, The Trade Desk delivers: Strong earnings and UID2 adoption signal confidence for 2025 and beyond.
The US and UK tout a trade agreement—with a few caveats: The proposal would offer the UK some tariff relief while giving US businesses access to a $5 billion market opportunity, but it’s not a done deal.
Studio and linear remain a dark cloud for WBD and Paramount: Revenues were down YoY for both companies, but streaming remains a beacon of hope.
With Google’s platform and broader affordability, Samsung’s headset might finally deliver on spatial media’s promise—and give marketers a new playground.
The update introduces a My Netflix hub and real-time personalization tools, all aimed at helping users find something fast—and not flee to YouTube.
Disney’s domestic parks fueled Q2 strength: International results lagged, but a capital-light Abu Dhabi expansion points to future opportunity.
Disney’s streaming bundle is driving subscriber gains and lower churn: But fiscal caution and ad headwinds may limit future momentum.
A growing majority worry AI will distort news, cut jobs, and mislead audiences—pressuring media brands to prioritize transparency and human oversight in AI use.