Apple will manage Apple News inventory itself: Company stands to gain a larger share of spending by deprioritizing third-party vendors.

Introducing genAI tools early in classrooms could foster a new generation of engaged users, but data privacy and plagiarism concerns might limit its adoption in education.

A forced sale could upend Google’s ad revenue streams, alter the search landscape, and open the browser market to new competition.

They can help Google steal some market share from Apple as it opens up its NFC tech.

The 2024 general election has been dubbed “the podcast election” due to candidates’ potentially game-changing appearances on some of the biggest podcasts in the US. These appearances illustrate the untapped potential of podcast advertising. “Podcasts may have played a big role in the US election, but they're still getting overlooked by advertisers,” wrote EMARKETER senior vice president of content and executive editor Vladimir Hanzlik on LinkedIn.

His track record of investigating Silicon Valley hints at regulatory shake-ups, though ethical controversies may cloud his confirmation path.

From the rise of sophisticated AI-driven tools to new policies reshaping data privacy and competition, 2025 promises to be a year of relentless change. Companies that adapt will thrive, while others risk being left behind in a swiftly moving market.

With on-device AI capabilities and standout benchmarks, the M4 can help Apple justify premium Mac prices and offset tepid iPhone sales.

Hampered by unclear monetization strategy and rising costs, Apple’s AI push faces steep adoption barriers.

Companies large and small will net hundreds of billions in US incremental ecommerce and digital ad dollars in the next two years. Who will be the big winners?

Revenue from services contributed over a quarter of its Q4 revenue, offsetting slower iPhone sales and delayed AI rollouts.

Apple feels the pain of Apple TV+ struggles: Its Q4 revenues missed the mark in some divisions including Services, which includes advertising.

Peloton stock jumps by double digits: The connected fitness company’s focus on profitability is paying off, with Q1 FY25 revenues cleanly surpassing expectations.

New AI-powered Apple devices hit markets, but Indonesia’s ban and the EU’s App Store demands reveal global friction in Apple’s shift toward an AI-first strategy.

Marqeta Flex helps digital wallets and card issuers embed BNPL options, eliminating the need for direct integrations with merchants

Skipping its usual fall roll-out event, Apple will announce M4 devices and AI betas. It may be aiming to align launches with feature readiness.

Meta’s slimmed-down Llama AI runs on smartphones but faces ecosystem challenges: Without its own hardware, Meta’s success hinges on partnerships as it competes with Apple and Google.

iPhone 16 sales falter as AI enhancements fail to excite consumers: Apple reduces production by 10 million units, signaling weak demand despite rolling out new AI tools in iOS 18.2 beta.

The move could improve mobile gaming appeal but risks confusing users with fragmented offerings.

The reputational damage could make issuers wary of taking on the card as they look for a new partner