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MacBook Neo shows Apple is playing the ecosystem game while rivals chase margins
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (228+ words) The news: Apple made a strategic pivot this week, launching the MacBook Neo at $599 ($499 for education)." This is the company's most aggressive play for price-sensitive market share since 1999 when it launched the iBook, and it directly targets the strongholds of…...
64% of US teens now use AI chatbots, reshaping expectations for brands
2+ week, 2+ day ago (169+ words) The news: AI adoption among US teens ages 13 to 17 is prevalent, with 64% actively using AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, and Character.ai, per Pew Research Center. Pew's findings offer an overview of teen AI adoption, including which…...
Apple Podcasts adds advanced video capabilities and dynamic ads to chase brand budgets
3+ week, 3+ day ago (165+ words) The news: Apple Podcasts app is overhauling its video experience this spring. While Apple has offered video podcast content since 2005, per Variety, video and audio podcasts were previously kept on separate feeds. Zooming out: Expanded video podcast features bring Apple…...
Roku’s Howdy aims to reset streaming economics at CES 2026
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CES 2026 puts AI hype on display, but some chase unclear use cases
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (319+ words) Boost your brand and generate demand with media programs. Read through guides, explore resource hubs, and sample our coverage. Register for an upcoming webinar and track which industry events our analysts attend. Listen to our podcast, Behind the Numbers for…...