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May 16, 2024
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Threads Testing ‘Pinned Columns’ Feature on Web Application
Meta // May 16, 2024

Threads is testing “pinned columns” on its web application. Mark Zuckerberg, founder, chairman and CEO of Meta, which owns the text-based social media app, announced the test in a Thursday (May 16) post on Threads. This feature is currently available only to members of a...

Meta to Phase Out Workplace Over Next 2 Years
Meta // May 14, 2024

Meta Platforms will be phasing out Workplace, its office collaboration tool, over the next two years. The platform will continue working as usual until Aug. 31, 2025, when it will stop functioning, and users will be able to view and download their data until May 31, 2026,...

Meta Unveils GenAI Tools for Business Advertising
Meta // May 07, 2024

Meta is rolling out a new way for advertisers to create marketing materials.  Businesses can now use Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create images for advertising campaigns, Meta said in a Tuesday (May 7) blog post. Business owners can feed the AI an image of...

Apple Takes Measured Approach to AI Amid Aggressive Competitive Spend
artificial intelligence // May 03, 2024

As tech giants like Google, Microsoft and OpenAI accelerate their artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, Apple is charting a more deliberate course and expressing optimism about the technology’s future. The iPhone maker, known for its meticulous approach to product development, is carefully assessing the AI landscape...

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Apple Takes Measured Approach to AI Amid Aggressive Competitive Spend

May 03, 2024
As tech giants like Google, Microsoft and OpenAI accelerate their artificial intelligence (AI) efforts, Apple is charting a more deliberate course and expressing optimism about the technology’s future. The iPhone maker, known for its meticulous approach to product development, is carefully assessing the AI landscape before making significant moves.  During Apple’s second-quarter earnings call on Thursday […]

Snap’s 30% Surge Leads Positive CE 100 Index’s Momentum

April 29, 2024
All pillars in the CE 100 Index posted gains for the week, as earnings spurred broad-based rallies. Snap was up 30.1%, helping drive the Communications pillar up by 12.5%. Snap...

CE 100 Index Loses 2.1% but ‘Have Fun’ Pillar Gains Ground

April 08, 2024
It was a week of widespread losses for the CE 100 Index. Only the “Have Fun” pillar gained ground, up 1.1%.   Spotify shares gained 17.6%, leading that “fun” segment higher,...

CE 100 Index Adds 1% as Porch Group Extends Post-Earnings Rally

April 01, 2024
The CE 100 Index was 1% higher on the week, as a majority of pillars finished in the black.  Porch Group soared 14%, powering the “Live” pillar 1.7% higher and...

Quick Reads
Threads Testing ‘Pinned Columns’ Feature on Web Application

May 16, 2024
Threads is testing “pinned columns” on its web application. Mark Zuckerberg, founder, chairman and CEO of Meta, which owns the text-based social media app, announced the test in a Thursday (May 16) post on Threads. This feature is currently available only to members of a test group, Bloomberg reported Thursday. It allows users to pin […]

Meta to Phase Out Workplace Over Next 2 Years

May 14, 2024
Meta Platforms will be phasing out Workplace, its office collaboration tool, over the next two years. The platform will continue working as usual until Aug. 31, 2025, when it will stop functioning,...

Meta Unveils GenAI Tools for Business Advertising

May 07, 2024
Meta is rolling out a new way for advertisers to create marketing materials.  Businesses can now use Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools to create images for advertising campaigns, Meta said...

Meta Tests Invitation-Only Bonus Program for Creators on Threads

April 29, 2024
Meta is running a limited-time, invitation-only bonus program that lets creators earn money on the content they post on Threads. The company began testing the program in March with creators in the United States...