More Gemini in more places. Were you clamoring for two AI-generated podcast hosts to talk through the key points of your document before you send it to your boss? No? Well, you’re ... read more

Erin McCallion, Chief Marketing Officer, Perion In this fiercely competitive retail market, capturing consumer attention and converting it into sales requires more than traditional advertising. Brands must innovate relentlessly to stay relevant.  Hyper-local, multi-touch and ... read more

President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs — including a now 125 percent levy on Chinese imports — will hit the smart home industry hard. Many smart home device makers are ... read more

Amazon unsuccessfully argued that FTC couldn't seek an injunction in federal court. ... read more

TP-Link’s Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera comes with perks like free local recording. One of our favorite doorbells, TP-Link’s Tapo D225 Video Doorbell Camera, is on sale for just $79.99 ($20 off) at ... read more

President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal” tariffs have only been in effect since midnight ET, and he has already announced “a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff” of 10 ... read more

OS 2.0 is now available for the Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO II synthesizer. | Image: Teenage Engineering Nearly a year and a half after it first launched the EP-133 KO II synthesizer ... read more

Whether you’re buying your first pair of AirPods or replacing a well-used older pair, it’s easy to understand why so many iPhone owners prefer Apple’s earbuds and headphones over other options. ... read more

WordPress.com has launched a new AI-powered site builder in early access that can construct your WordPress webpage, including fully written text, layout, generated images, and more. WordPress.com says the AI website ... read more

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller isn’t the only new Nintendo gamepad getting two back buttons: the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip has the additional buttons as well, according to Nintendo’s online ... read more

Google is trying to make it easier for users of its video AI model Veo 2 to make cinematic-looking generations and edit real footage. The new Veo 2 capabilities are available ... read more

Jess Weatherbed is a news writer and part of our international team. Jess describes herself as “mostly a generalist who covers a wide range of stories before my US and Canadian ... read more

Adobe has launched its largest typeface expansion in five years, giving Creative Cloud subscribers access to 1,500 new fonts that can be used on websites and apps like Photoshop, Illustrator, and ... read more

Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) are again introducing their Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe, or NO FAKES, Act, which standardizes rules around using making AI ... read more

More consumers will have the chance to enjoy a fine dining experience in the all-electric Cadillac at some of the buzziest restaurants around. ... read more

At Y Combinator’s Little Tech Competition Summit in downtown DC last week, there was an air of optimism and something verging on camaraderie among a surprising crowd. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) ... read more

Anthropic just announced a new premium tier called “Claude Max” that significantly increases usage limits for “power users” who’ve been maxing out their existing plans. The new offering comes with two ... read more

Maybe not. Instead, many folks are guiding their kids toward jobs that can't be easily replaced by AI. ... read more

When Netflix aired "Suits" (June-Dec. 2023) the show grew to total 57.7 billion minutes - up from estimated USA Network airings (2011-19) of 51.1 billion viewing minutes in seasons 1-8. ... read more

The Last of Us’ second season hasn’t even debuted yet, but Warner Bros. Discovery renewed the show for a third season. The company hasn’t shared details about when the third season ... read more

Samsung’s Ballie home robot will launch this summer, according to Samsung. Samsung’s home robot Ballie is finally poised to roll into our homes… and maybe our hearts? Following teasing a release sometime ... read more

Microsoft appears to be working on new 3D icons for its Office suite. Reddit users have discovered the new icons in an email survey from Microsoft, reports Windows Central. The survey ... read more

BrightEdge launched a feature Wednesday - AI Catalyst - that allows marketers to track and understand how their brands are perceived across generative AI search engines during one of the most significant changes to online ... read more

Among many innovations Google announced today at its Cloud Next conference is a data model that lets companies run its Gemini AI models in their own data centers, a collaboration with Nvidia to support agentic ... read more

Among many innovations Google announced today at its Cloud Next conference is a data model that lets companies run its Gemini AI models in their own data centers, a collaboration with Nvidia to support agentic ... read more

Sony’s additions to its ULT Power Sound lineup include a new tower party speaker. | Image: Sony Sony is upgrading three of its wireless Bluetooth speakers with significant redesigns and new features ... read more

Earlier this month, we got a close look at Sony’s new Bravia 8 II OLED. Despite the name, this TV is actually the spiritual successor of the company’s acclaimed A95L. It’s ... read more

The IAB this morning released the official agenda for the 2025 NewFronts, with an emphasis on "what's streaming next," as well as a special main stage discussion spotlighting the role of credible ad-supported journalism. ... read more

Yaniv Sarig will focus on the growing consumer interest in using Gen AI to shop, as 71% of consumers want Gen AI integrated into their shopping experiences, according to new Capgemini research. ... read more

For a being named Murderbot, the star of Apple’s next sci-fi show is surprisingly relatable. The show — which is also called Murderbot — just got its first trailer, and it ... read more

Samsung made waves at CES earlier this year when it announced The Frame Pro. We eventually learned that the company was over-selling the TV’s “Mini LED” technology, but the new model ... read more

If you’ve ever been to an anime or any fan convention, you know that the place that’s often the busiest is artists alley. There, creators sell their wares ranging from commissioned ... read more

AI was used on over 90 percent of The Wizard of Oz to prep the film for the Sphere’s 160,000-square-foot screen. | Image: Google Following an announcement last week that Sphere Entertainment ... read more

Influencer management is increasingly collaborative, with 79% of brands working with influencer agencies. ... read more

Donald Trump is making it even more expensive for US consumers to shop online from Chinese retailers like Temu and Shein. In an executive order amendment published Tuesday night, Trump raised ... read more

Brittany Blackford, director of growth partnerships, buy-side, Experian For travel and hospitality brands, the challenge isn’t only about reaching potential guests, it’s also about proving that marketing efforts lead to actual bookings. Windstar Cruises, a ... read more

It’s looking like another busy summer of gaming news: Microsoft just announced its next Xbox Games Showcase livestream, which will take place on June 8th at 1PM ET. The company says ... read more

The image streams over YouTube in crisp grayscale: a young cahow — known outside Bermuda as the Bermuda petrel — scrambles through a sandy tunnel and pokes its tiny head above ... read more

China is mulling a ban on U.S. theatrical films distributed in its theaters. China now represents a significant but not overwhelming proportion of international business (10%) for U.S. movie studio revenues. ... read more

The survey found that 30% of employed U.S. job seekers believe employees at their company are more confrontational than they were three years ago. ... read more

In the U.S., advertisers now have access to over 35 demand-side platforms for Disney platforms. With live program "biddable" inventory including sports, advertisers now can access real-time ad opportunities in the U.S. across Disney+, Hulu ... read more

As far as this new Hulu show - "Got To Get Out" - is concerned, entertainment has now come down to watching others sit around. ... read more

Google is opening up its Google Maps Platform data so that cities, developers, and other business decision makers can more easily access information about things like infrastructure and traffic, the company ... read more

Hours after Donald Trump’s latest tariffs came into effect, China has announced retaliatory measures: an additional 50 percent tariff on US goods, on top of a planned 34 percent charge, and ... read more

This is only a concept art rendering for now, but gives us some idea of what to expect. Universal, having just completed its latest Nintendo- and Harry Potter-filled theme park in the ... read more

International buyers can order a Laptop 12 today, but US fans will have to wait. Framework has confirmed it will no longer be opening US preorders for the new Laptop 12 today, ... read more

Copilot Vision running on Windows 11. | Image: Microsoft Microsoft has started testing a new update to its Copilot app on Windows that will let you share your screen or apps with ... read more

President Donald Trump’s promised higher tariffs have gone into effect today, targeting many countries whose goods imported to the US were already subject to a 10 percent base tariff that started ... read more

Creator funds are back en vogue thanks to platforms like Substack and the Billion Dollar Boy agency launching fresh versions this year. And what better way to pique creators’ interests than by offering them cash ... read more

A year after leaving Substack in early 2024, newsletter writers are making more money peddling their words on other platforms. Across the board, writers such as Marisa Kabas, Luke O’Neil, Jonathan M. Katz and Ryan ... read more

Interpublic Group (IPG) may be navigating an uncertain future, but it’s still hiring top tech talent in a bid to remain competitive. The U.S.-based holding company has appointed tech entrepreneur Yaniv Sarig as its global ... read more

This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at how the mounting economic uncertainty has started to color considerations heading into this year’s TV and streaming upfront negotiations. The F-word Is the currency changeover over? ... read more

Professional basketball team the Atlanta Hawks have launched the NBA’s first formalized creator collective. The Atlanta Hawks Creator Collective is a group of 25 content creators that the NBA team has granted special access to ... read more

The Monday after President Trump’s tariffs rattled global markets and raised the specter of a recession, global agency group Dept did what few in advertising are built to do: it pivoted to policy. The shop ... read more

Curious what all the fuss over shows like Severance and The Studio is about? If you’re interested in streaming either, new and eligible returning subscribers can sign up for Apple TV ... read more

Meta is developing a version of Instagram for iPad, according to The Information. Currently, running Instagram on an iPad is just a blown-up version of the iPhone app, so an official ... read more

The original Arduboy. Kevin Bates managed to quit his day job and move to China after his game-playing business card, the Arduboy, went viral in 2014. But a decade later, Trump’s staggering ... read more

Samsung’s smart home platform SmartThings now works with Matter 1.4, the latest version of the interoperable smart home standard, adding compatibility with things like water heaters, heat pumps, and solar panels ... read more

"Fiesta" or farrago," could attention metrics be the multi-currency solution that normalizes value across all media channels and media vehicles? ... read more

As Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are set to take effect, Amazon is tweaking some of how it does business — specifically how it operates Amazon Haul, the company’s version of bargain ... read more

The next phase of director Dan Trachtenberg’s plan to reenergize the Predator franchise is another foray into the past. Today, Hulu shared a new trailer for 20th Century Studios’ upcoming animated ... read more

Best Buy has begun inviting influencers to join its "new curated shopping experience," in which creators earn commissions from tech products they sell. ... read more

Nintendo has already shipped a supply of Switch 2 units to the US, months before the system goes on sale. That’s according to Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser, who said ... read more

To overcome signal loss, Ogury developed a method of targeting personas-anonymized groups categorized by common attributes, interests, and purchase intentions, instead of tracking individuals. ... read more

The IAB, Chamber of Commerce, cable lobby and others pressed the 8th Circuit to scrap new rules that aim to let consumers easily terminate subscriptions to newspapers, gyms, and other businesses. ... read more

SAN JUAN, PR — TiVo, the company once synonymous with DVRs and the earliest forms of time-shifted TV watching, is continuing its transformation into a significant player in the connected TV operating system space.  As ... read more

With time continuing to tick down until President Trump’s higher tariffs take effect after midnight, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt doubled down on the idea that products like iPhones could ... read more

Snapchat's newest ad format, Sponsored AI Lenses, taps into its insistence on immersive AI-generated branding experiences, with companies like Uber and Tinder finding early success. ... read more

The damaged Tesla Supercharger in Lacey, Washington. | Image: Lacey Police Department via Facebook A Tesla Supercharger station was severely damaged in a possible explosion in Lacey, Washington. The local police department ... read more

The Trump administration is disbanding a Department of Justice unit dedicated to enforcing cryptocurrency fraud, ending what it calls “regulation by prosecution.”  In a memo obtained by The Washington Post, deputy ... read more

As tariffs on pharmaceuticals potentially threaten the industry, WPP's healthcare agency CMI Media Group and media-buying agency Compas will work with Microsoft Advertising to help healthcare brands find innovative ways to reach customers and produce ... read more

Loss of Pulse is a relatively unique health feature in the smartwatch world. Google is beginning to roll out its Loss of Pulse Detection feature to Pixel Watch 3 owners in the ... read more

The 2025 Digiday Streaming and Video Awards finalists reflect a clear trend: brands and agencies are prioritizing measurable results, personalization and creative collaborations to deliver high-impact campaigns. From AI-enhanced contextual targeting to personalized content powered ... read more

This year’s Digiday Media Buying and Planning Awards winners demonstrated a trend toward personalized, inclusive campaigns that leveraged high-impact creative and cross-channel integration to drive impactful results. Brands and agencies are also increasingly leaning on ... read more

Amazon’s Nova Sonic logo. Amazon is showing off new AI technology this week, including its take on a more conversational voice model to better compete with things like Gemini Live and OpenAI’s ... read more

The last installment of Netflix’s Love, Death, and Robots anthology series was nothing short of fantastic, and we’re just a few weeks away from the show returning to Netflix with new ... read more

Razer’s upcoming Blade 16 and other laptops are no longer available for preorder or purchase on its US site. The configurator for preordering its new Blade 16 laptop was available as ... read more

The US will impose a cumulative 104 percent tariff on goods imported from China after midnight tonight alongside a host of tariffs on other countries, the White House confirmed to CNBC. ... read more

Amazon's Twitch has agreed to settle a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X Corp., which alleged that Twitch participated in a boycott aimed at depriving X of ad revenue. ... read more

If you’re struggling to get your kids off their phones and outside, the Fitbit Ace LTE is packed with a number of features that are designed to help kids get out ... read more

Hades II will be a console exclusive on Nintendo Switch systems when it eventually launches out of early access. Nintendo announced last week that the game was coming to the Switch ... read more

On Friday, the YouTube channel Balatro University posted a video highlighting how some of their videos had recently been age-restricted after the company tightened its policies about gambling content. But in ... read more

That was the consensus at CIMM East this morning, which also suggested the U.S. JIC has emerged a little too late to be meaningful and the MRC remains the ad industry's gold standard. ... read more

AI experts are feeling pretty good about the future of their field. Most Americans are not. A new report from Pew Research Center released last week shows a sharp divide in ... read more

Nintendo has delayed Switch 2 preorders in Canada, which were set to start on April 9th, according to a statement shared with MobileSyrup. Last week, the company delayed preorders in the ... read more

Elon Musk, seemingly keen to repair some of his gamer cred after he admitted to account boosting, streamed himself playing Path of Exile 2 during a flight as a part of ... read more

Over 130 organizations have signed the voluntary pact designed to promote responsible AI practices ahead of the European Union's AI Act which takes full effect in August 2026. ... read more

Technology doesn’t need to die. So much of our consumer habits frame old gadgets, instruments, and concepts as disposable. So The Verge wanted to talk to small businesses, creators, and fans ... read more

The arguments against AI in art are obvious. Most visual artists hate Midjourney, Stability AI, and similar image generators, decrying the scraping of training data without compensation and the onslaught of generic “slop.” ... read more

It's now almost impossible to draw a line anywhere on a map and think it defines the people within that line in any identifiable way. ... read more

The CalDigit TS5 Plus dock offers a total of 20 ports. | Image: CalDigit CalDigit is well-known for its Thunderbolt docks that don’t skimp on ports. After debuting a compact but well-equipped ... read more

C-K will manage media strategy and creative execution for the brand's kitchen products launch. ... read more

Not your average office park. It’s kind of impossible to grasp the enormity of a cooling tower until it’s suddenly right next to you. Never used for their intended purpose, the cooling ... read more

Mark Zohar, CEO, Viafoura The publishing industry is at an inflection point. After one decade of over-reliance on platform-driven growth, declining social media referrals and AI-driven traffic shifts are forcing publishers to rethink their audience ... read more

Last week's wild stock market ride meant tension and drama for many TV network hosts - but it was calm at some conservative-leaning cable TV networks, with messaging on how President Trump was keeping his ... read more

Microsoft is working on a new Windows 11 Start menu design that’s bigger and more customizable than what exists today. Windows watcher phantomofearth discovered the new design in recent builds of ... read more

Honestly, Motorola is making some of the best-looking phones in the game right now. Motorola is refreshing its budget-oriented stylus phone with the 2025 edition of the Moto G Stylus in two ... read more

In most ways, Nintendo’s Switch 2 is exactly what we wanted: a Switch, only better. Nintendo has an occasional tendency to follow its best and most successful consoles with some of ... read more

With the demo accreditation in hand, Comscore measurement chief Frank Friedman says it's now going for the "hot sauce" -- persons-level accreditation. ... read more

This is a guest post from Vlad Chubakov at Programmatic 101. He is doing “UI Breakdowns” of some of the most popular tools in advertising.Previous break-downs are available on X:What’s wrong with TTD Kokai?It’s 2025, ... read more