Inside the Stream: Walmart-VIZIO Deal; Super Bowl Streamers Mystery
Earlier this week the WSJ reported that Walmart is seeking to acquire VIZIO for over $2 billion. Colin and I discuss the likely strategic rationale behind the deal. We both like the benefits to both...
Google Maps now shows the ‘Gulf of America’
Google Maps now shows the “Gulf of America” in place of the “Gulf of Mexico” for users on both web and mobile in the United States. It made the change after the Trump administration formal...
Bookshop.org’s CEO on Taking the Fight to Amazon With eBooks
In a world where eBooks are gaining popularity, traditional bookstores face an uphill battle to stay relevant. While Amazon continues to dominate the digital book market, independent bookstores have s...
Meta Workforce Reductions Expected to Continue Through February
Meta began notifying employees affected by its previously announced job cuts on Monday (Feb. 10).
The company’s emails notifying those who were being let go marked the beginning of a process that is...
Unlocking Potential, Managing Risk: The Cloud AI Conundrum
Imagine being able to tap into AI services without needing expensive infrastructure or software — just like borrowing a garden tool from a neighbor. A cloud artificial intelligence (AI) service work...
Inside the Stream: YouTube TV’s Strong Q3, Sports in Flux
LRG estimates that YouTube TV added 600K subscribers in Q3 ’23, bringing it to a total of 6.5 million subscribers. YouTube TV’s growth is by far the strongest of all pay-TV providers, double the...