Self-ordering kiosks are everywhere, yet customers often miss human interaction. By adding AI chatbots to these devices, Square aims to overcome customer frustration and improve digital checkouts.
Key talent departures and harsh market timing have pushed roll-up firm Candle Media to the brink. The firm’s downward turn offers a stark look at how private equity investments are floundering in a changing media landscape.
As the startup files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the entertainment giant is eyeing the acquisition of its assets at a discount. Snagging the avatar tech could jumpstart the studio's ongoing push into immersive, AI-driven fan experiences.
Securing exclusive rights for the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra marks a massive win for Netflix. Following record global viewership, the deal cements the streamer's aggressive expansion into high-stakes live sports broadcasting.
Young shoppers are spreading their dollars across a wider variety of brands than past generations. To capture Gen Z’s shifting loyalty, companies must rethink their marketing strategies or risk losing ground to agile newcomers.
The dating-app pioneer is in talks to go private as online matchmaking loses its magic. Facing user burnout and a return to real-world dating, the platform's shift away from Wall Street underscores a major pivot in how people meet.
Forget surgical implants — controlling AI could soon be as simple as putting on a cap. Startup Sabi is building a non-invasive wearable that reads thought patterns, aiming to scale mind-controlled tech without medical procedures.
In a groundbreaking move, Sony hired a former YouTube exec to lead its low-budget horror division. The strategy bypasses conventional talent scouting to give the studio direct access to breakout digital filmmakers.
As travel costs rise, Gen Z is seeking out affordable getaways with compelling stories behind them. This trend is boosting unexpected destinations and redefining what makes a trip worthwhile.
Man-versus-machine combat has arrived, but legal safety nets haven't kept pace. After a viral cage match pitting a content creator against humanoid robots sparked state outrage, authorities face tough questions about liability under the law.
The social platform is leaning into community connections to build a distinct advertising network. While still trailing major competitors, steady revenue growth proves there’s real money in geo-targeted ads.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Biohub is teaming up with Google and federal agencies to build a simulated human cell. Powered by massive data and AI, the ambitious project hopes to unlock cures for every illness.
As budgets tighten, everyday entertainment spots are taking the hit first. With persistent inflation squeezing discretionary spending, experiential businesses face a harsh slowdown.
Google is dipping its toes into Hollywood by launching a tech-driven studio with Range Media Partners. By teaming up with top talent, the tech giant hopes to generate hype for its cutting-edge tools and reshape how audiences envision future tech.
The prediction platform is letting users trade on past events rather than future ones. By crowdsourcing consensus on disputed facts, the startup leans straight into how deeply conspiracy theories have settled into mainstream culture.
After years of "quiet quitting," employees are embracing "loud working" to highlight their daily output to leadership. In a shifting labor market, actively ensuring executives notice your value has become essential for job protection.
As doom-and-gloom narratives dominate tech headlines, AI giants are rolling out adorable mascots to market their latest tools. It turns out cute brand characters remain marketing's favorite trick to make powerful systems feel approachable.
The legendary producer is guiding how Hollywood handles AI across production. By using her considerable influence, she hopes to chart a path for tech adoption while actively protecting creative jobs across the industry.
With brand collabs everywhere, standard ads just aren't cutting through anymore. To catch a distracted consumer's eye, companies are resorting to stranger, wilder product crossovers than ever before.
Hollywood is shifting from simply buying viral internet IP to investing directly in the creators behind it. By setting up dedicated internal divisions, studios aim to discover online talent early and co-develop their biggest ideas.
Adapting open-source internet horror is usually a nightmare for film studios — until now. Neon is making an SCP Foundation anthology, finding a clever workaround to bring the viral, community-owned universe to the big screen.
With regulatory hurdles cleared, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are finalizing their landmark merger. CEO David Ellison brought on Mattel's chief executive as co-head to immediately steer major restructuring at the new super studio.
As businesses integrate AI at different speeds, a new report categorizes workers into four groups. Where you land on that spectrum could determine your career security and promotion potential.
A major bipartisan bill could finally establish standard regulations for college sports. Aiming to address issues surrounding athlete pay and media rights, the legislation now heads to the House for final approval.
Avatar concerts are big business, and startup Unit1 just secured funding to scale the trend. Its cost-effective tech could finally make expensive hologram performances accessible for touring artists worldwide.
