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.
Several retailers look to harness generative AI’s potential: Instacart, Walmart, and Levi Strauss are among those testing potential use cases for the emerging technology.
Citing security concerns, the bill now goes to Gov. Greg Gianforte, who banned TikTok on state-owned devices. TikTok is pushing back, but other states could accelerate all-out bans.
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.
Google, Musk, and OpenAI moves show corporate Darwinism in AI race: As tech gets closer to the holy grail of AGI, it’s getting harder for companies to apply the brakes.
With Bedrock, Amazon courts an array of AI startups: The platform offers a smorgasbord of generative AI tools for enterprise. But moves by Databricks and Meta could take model training in-house.
A big cloud services drought could amount to involuntary AI slowdown: Cloud server chips and energy supplies buckle under the weight of generative AI demands, adding to monopoly likelihood.
The sector that spearheaded the pandemic’s remote work shift is struggling with bringing workers back to offices—employees feel happier and more productive working remotely.
Rivals are likely to spring up for Bloomberg’s recently unveiled generative AI platform. But they won’t have access to its Terminals' data.
Pentagon breach is a new low for social media: A classified document leak on Discord, Telegram, and Twitter has serious geopolitical implications. If platforms don’t take action, public sentiment might flatline.
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.
Unreported attacks could lead to fines and penalties from government regulators, legal liability for damages to the victims, and an increase in future breaches.
Activision Blizzard one of many deals in geopolitical crosshairs: China is leveraging its antitrust review process to strike back over sanctions. Economic fallout for US companies could hinder tech innovation.
Walmart ramps up automation to lower fulfillment costs: The retailer is investing in technology to optimize inventory planning and delivery speed.
The company is shedding dozens of jobs while giving employees a chance to be rehired, revealing it is far more resilient than other Big Tech companies.
50% of Americans support a government ban on TikTok, with higher support among Republicans and older Americans. Continued scrutiny could be TikTok’s downfall.
AGI would be like an ‘alien civilization’: A top AI researcher issues a dire warning about tech companies training advanced models. There’s a safer, more productive approach to AI.
Total US retail return volume will reach $627.34 billion this year, a 2.2% increase YoY, according to our forecast. Some retailers are turning to return fees to make up for increased costs, but that’s a risky move that may end up alienating customers. Here are three alternatives to return fees, ranging from the short term (building out product descriptions and customer reviews) to the long term (creating a returns as a service offering).
A chatbot-induced suicide could get regulators' attention: AI’s Eliza effect is triggering mental health issues. Companies will struggle to balance entertainment value with safety amid the AI arms race.
Walmart looks to improve its online shopping experience: The retail giant cut down clutter on its revamped website and app to entice shoppers to browse and buy.