YouTube is making a strategic move to incorporate more extended ad breaks into its Connected TV (CTV) experiences. This decision stems from the platform’s research indicating that a majority of YouTube viewers prefer having video ads grouped together within longer blocks, as opposed to having shorter ad slots scattered throughout a video. Late last year,
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Eric Schmidt, former CEO and chairman of Google, recently made waves with his comments suggesting that Google was caught off guard by the rapid ascent of ChatGPT. He attributed this blindside to the fact that Google employees prioritized remote work over innovation, leading to a significant misstep in the tech industry. During a discussion at
Cisco recently announced that it will be reducing its global workforce by 7%, which seemed to have had a positive impact on their financial results. The company reported earnings of 87 cents per share, adjusted, as opposed to the expected 85 cents per share. In terms of revenue, Cisco surpassed analysts’ estimates by bringing in
Reddit has recently announced an update to its agency partner program, unveiling a new initiative that will provide approved partners with exclusive badges to showcase their expertise. This move comes as part of Reddit’s efforts to expand its advertising opportunities and highlight its evolving ad options to a broader range of brands. The Official Partner
The recent federal court ruling on Google’s monopoly in internet search has generated mixed reactions among users. While Google’s search engine is widely recognized as the best in the United States, with a market share of 90%, the ruling sheds light on the company’s anti-competitive practices. The judge’s decision is based on Google’s heavy investment
The field of quantum sensing has seen a significant breakthrough with the development of a new 2D quantum sensing chip by researchers at TMOS and RMIT University. Traditional quantum sensing chips have been made from diamond, known for its robustness. However, diamond-based sensors are limited in their ability to detect magnetic fields only when aligned
Apple is looking to expand its services business by introducing advanced artificial intelligence features that could potentially cost users up to $20. These features, part of the upcoming Apple Intelligence system, include enhanced Siri capabilities, automatic email and image generation, and more. While the initial rollout may not be available in all regions, Apple is
LinkedIn recently announced that it is expanding its sponsored newsletters feature to include user-created content. This new expansion will allow brands to put their branding on popular newsletters created by thought leaders in their niche. The move comes after LinkedIn launched sponsored newsletters for company pages last month, enabling brands to promote their newsletters to
Sony’s Chief Financial Officer, Hiroki Totoki, recently announced that the company would not be making a fresh bid for the film and TV production group Paramount Global. He stated that acquiring Paramount does not align with Sony’s strategy, particularly because it may not fit well with their capital allocation structure. This decision comes after reports
The recent news of John Schulman, co-founder of OpenAI, deciding to leave the company to join Anthropic, an artificial intelligence startup backed by Amazon, has raised significant questions and concerns in the tech world. Schulman’s departure comes amidst a series of changes within OpenAI, including the disbanding of the superalignment team and the departure of