As the first true generation of digital natives, Gen Z has had round-the-clock access to on-demand information, streaming entertainment, and instantaneous communication since birth. This report examines trends in Gen Z’s technology and media use.

New challenges for Russia’s tech émigrés: Big Tech closed its offices, and thousands in the industry have fled. Financial isolation and anti-Russian sentiment could impede their attempts to restart businesses.

As banking companies focus on meeting heightened consumer expectations for personalized experiences, 2022 may be another record-breaking year. These players will need to weigh partnerships with encroaching Big Tech competitors.

Amazon faces investigation into use of third-party seller data: As the SEC looks into Amazon business practices, Congress asks the DOJ to investigate the company for obstruction, which could heighten regulatory pressure on Big Tech.

Dimon warns of competition diminishing banks’ role in financial services: The JPMorgan Chase CEO’s annual letter to shareholders identified rising competitors and defended tech spending as necessary for maintaining the bank’s standing.

We detail why new medical coding and Medicaid coverage could convince more physicians to try tech like Pear’s new substance use disorder program.

Nearly 2 in 5 augmented reality (AR) users in the US will shop with the technology this year, for a total of 35.0 million retail AR users. That base is up 18.8% from last year and will continue to grow at double-digit rates through 2024 as shoppers make use of virtual try-on and product visualization features.

Apple is taking a stand against anti-LGBTQ+ policies: the tech giant is taking a stance popular with its employees—and an increasing number of consumers.

Tripadvisor used conversational AI technology for a campaign executed on voice assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant with the goal of maintaining engagement during the pandemic, according to Adam Ochman, global head of marketing at Tripadvisor.

It’s still early days, but augmented reality is showing real potential for social commerce. Brands can use the technology to improve the experience and help customers make more informed purchase decisions.

The Big Tech is reportedly developing a suite of proprietary financial services dubbed Breakout—here’s why it won’t be easy.

Learn about whether stores on wheels is the future, Netflix ending password sharing, whether the tech magic is gone, what the "Netaverse" is, an important fact about America, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Blake Droesch, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, and director of reports editing Rahul Chadha.

Robert Franklin, senior vice president of ecommerce at Peloton Interactive, leads the product and technology teams to improve the shopping experience for the company’s bikes, treadmills, accessories, subscriptions, and more.

Let the AI war games not begin: Rising geopolitical tension threatens to disrupt robust US-China AI collaboration, potentially veering the world toward destructive versus constructive uses of the technology.

Google and Meta head toward another major showdown with Europe’s regulators: A new investigation alleges the two companies made a deal to block competition against Google’s ad system.

Apple joins other retailers looking for ways to maximize recurring revenue: A hardware subscription program could help the tech giant make up for softening consumer demand and build deeper relationships with consumers.

Companies need to innovate to attract and retain IT talent: The Great Resignation has hammered the tech industry as a shortage of qualified workers and rise in competition for talent come to a head.

Apple acquired UK-based open banking fintech Credit Kudos—here’s what it can do with the new tech.