February 28, 2024
5.5G Reasons Why Meta, LG Are Teaming Up On XR...

Fundamental to the continued growth of the digital economy is the infrastructure to support it. Particularly as technologies like mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR) and artificial...

February 28, 2024
Amazon VC Fund Expands Focus to AI, Robotics, Last Mile

Amazon’s $1 billion Industrial Innovation Fund is ramping up investments in companies that combine artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The company will focus on this area during the current year...

February 28, 2024
New Shoppable Media Emerges in Blow to Industry Pioneers QVC...

With consumers increasingly expecting their shoppable media experiences to flow more seamlessly between entertainment and commerce, traditional shopping networks such as HSN and QVC are seeing revenue declines. Qurate Retail,...

February 28, 2024
FTX Founder’s Lawyer Pushes for Leniency in $8 Billion Cryptocurrency...

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer, Marc Mukasey, made a compelling plea for leniency during a sentencing submission on Tuesday. Bankman-Fried stands convicted of orchestrating a scheme that resulted in the...

February 28, 2024
European Media Groups Sue Google for €2.1 Billion Over Ad...

Alphabet’s Google finds itself embroiled in a 2.1-billion-euro lawsuit filed by 32 media groups, including notable entities like Axel Springer and Schibsted. The lawsuit, announced on Wednesday, alleges that Google’s practices...

February 28, 2024
Worldline Projects Cooling Growth After ‘Consumption Slowdown’

French payments firm Worldline is projecting slower growth this year as European consumers reduce spending. “With a strong focus on the execution of the transformation plan in a macro environment, we expect...

February 28, 2024
Instant Tip Payouts Could Help Hotel Industry Woo Workers in...

The next time you check into a hotel, don’t be surprised if you can’t find personnel to greet you, help with your luggage, or put chocolate mints on your pillow....

February 28, 2024
EU Probes Microsoft’s Alleged Security Software Monopoly Tactics

The European Commission has launched a probe into Microsoft’s practices amidst allegations that the tech giant may be obstructing customers from using certain security software from its competitors. This investigation,...

February 28, 2024
Reliance and Disney Forge $8.5B Entertainment Juggernaut in India

Reliance Industries, India’s leading conglomerate, and global entertainment giant Walt Disney announced a merger of their India TV and streaming media assets. The merger, unveiled on Wednesday, creates an $8.5...