The future of everything from smartphones, to military equipment, to electric vehicles hangs on 17 rare earth minerals and the magnets that they're made into. And China, the world's largest refiner ... read more

Chatbot upgrades, hot and fresh. The latest versions of OpenAI’s multimodal GPT AI models are now rolling out to ChatGPT. OpenAI announced on Wednesday that GPT-4.1 will be available across all paid ... read more

Apple is up to its old tricks again. | Image: The Verge Apple is trying to dissuade Europeans from using iOS apps that support alternative payment options by making them look scary. ... read more

The Greg Williams preset is the 16th photo filter to come to Leica’s Lux app. | Image: Leica Camera Leica is bringing a new kind of filter effect called “Artist Looks” to ... read more

The GB-001 is a modern take on the classic ‘80s boombox with features like Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery. | Image: We Are Rewind We Are Rewind, a Paris-based company that has ... read more

The creator economy is growing rapidly, but the technology infrastructure required to manage and scale it has yet to catch up. It’s a problem that some creator platforms are now trying to solve. Major creator ... read more

Tariffs are creating confusion in the marketplace, and retailers and advertisers alike are anxiously waiting to see how they will impact the economy. In this edition of the Digiday+ Research Briefing, we examine the impact ... read more

This week’s Media Briefing looks at publishers facing the slow erosion of search referral traffic amid the shift towards generative AI search experiences — and the pressure to plan more proactively for that future. ... read more

Creators might be playing cameo roles in this year’s TV and streaming upfront marketplace – but give it time. The spotlight’s inching closer.  What started as a YouTube sideshow is creeping onto the main stage. ... read more

Microsoft plans to shutter its demand-side platform, with the Advertising division informing clients the ad tech unit no longer aligns with its AI priorities. The company hinted at this in March. The goal was to ... read more

EA Sports FC 25. | Image: EA EA is asking employees to return to the office for three days per week under a hybrid model – and it sounds like the company ... read more

Music-sharing platform SoundCloud is saying it “has never used artist content to train AI models,” and that it’s “making a formal commitment that any use of AI on SoundCloud will be ... read more

A leak of old text messages sent to Steam customers with one-time codes for logins was “not a breach of Steam systems,” Valve says in a post published Wednesday. Valve’s response ... read more

Apple is testing a feature that will let users scroll through Vision Pro apps using the headset’s eye-tracking capability, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Eye-based scrolling will apparently work across all ... read more

Part of a filtration system designed to filter out forever chemicals from a drinking water supply in Pennsylvania in 2019. | Photo: Getty Images The Trump administration plans to weaken drinking water ... read more

Apple is updating Maps to show recommendations and information from outside sources like Michelin, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest, according to a press release. Michelin recommendations will be available first, with ... read more

These days, it seems like everyone in marketing is talking about personalization. But some are coming to recognize that getting there hinges on a prerequisite, a data science challenge – accurately resolving fragmented consumer identities ... read more

While some see the fragmentation of video viewing across platforms and devices as a challenge to be overcome, what if it also a strategic opportunity for advertisers? For some, “fragmentation” means “precision”, allowing brands to ... read more

The trade group World Federation of Advertisers says Texas courts lack jurisdiction over Musk's ad boycott allegations. ... read more

Microsoft is testing a feature for Copilot Voice that will let Windows 11 users start a conversation with the app by saying “Hey Copilot!” Windows Insiders who have the updated app ... read more

For the first time, YouTube, the official NFL home of NFL Sunday Ticket, will be broadcasting a full game for free in the app. ... read more

For the first time, YouTube, the official NFL home of NFL Sunday Ticket, will be broadcasting a full game for free in the app. ... read more

Netflix is adding an important category to its live offerings: talent competition. The streamer announced that it will be reviving Star Search, the classic American Idol and America’s Got Talent precursor ... read more

Grok, the AI model from Elon Musk’s xAI, was sending strange responses to people on X earlier on Wednesday. In responses to a number of people, Grok focused on debunking claims ... read more

A federal appellate court won't reconsider its recent decision in favor of Paramount in a battle over video privacy. ... read more

Netflix has more than doubled the number of people watching its ad-supported tier over the last year. At its upfront presentation for advertisers on Wednesday, the company revealed that the $7.99 ... read more

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake was originally supposed to arrive on January 21st, 2021. Since then, it’s been delayed three times, got shipped to a different studio, reportedly ... read more

Microsoft says LinkedIn employees will be affected, but has yet to name exactly how many jobs will be cut. According to "The Seattle Times," however, the cuts will affect almost 2,000 workers in Washington state ... read more

Microsoft Advertising is closing its demand-side platform, with the online giant informing clients the ad tech unit no longer aligns with its AI priorities according to separate Digiday sources. Rumors of such a closure have ... read more

Nintendo’s Switch 2 specs page is light on details. However, Digital Foundry has shared what it says are “rock solid” specifications for the upcoming console in an article and a video, ... read more

Plugable’s new USB-C dock supports up to five screens, including a mix of 4K and 8K. | Image: Plugable Plugable has announced a new docking solution for Windows and Mac users that ... read more

The self-cleaning Litter-Robot 4 is down to a new low price. Amazon’s Pet Day event has arrived, making it a great time to score deals on some of our favorite pet gadgets. ... read more

Max, formerly HBO Max, is now HBO Max again. Warner Bros. Discovery announced the change today, rolling back one of the clumsiest rebrands in history from a streaming service that’s had ... read more

One year after Google released AI Overviews, BrightEdge published data showing total search impressions rose more than 49%, highlighting a dramatic shift in how people seek and find information. ... read more

WBD is also starting up two new media platforms for advertisers: NEO and DemoDirect. WBD Storyverse allows longtime WBD film and TV series content to be used in advertisers' brand campaigns. ... read more

Another glimpse at James Gunn’s Superman just dropped — and this time things aren’t looking so great for the hero. While previous looks at the movie had a more inspirational tone, ... read more

In advance of the upcoming ANA In-House Agency Conference, I sat down with long-time "Ad Age" editor turned agency and marketing executive to discuss his views on in-housing, as well as the ad industry overall. ... read more

The layoffs - which impact thousands of Microsoft employees across the company - have not stopped it from expanding partnerships in AI or integrating data into its platforms. ... read more

Pullem is based in Tokyo and brings 30 years of global media management experience at agencies and marketers to the role. ... read more

Square Enix has announced that it is cancelling the mobile spinoff Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link. In a statement on the game’s website, Square Enix apologized to fans who were anticipating the game. ... read more

Uber announced a new type of ride that travels along a set route, comes every 20 minutes, includes up to two other passengers, and costs up to 50 percent less than ... read more

Users can still add their own alt text, but now TikTok will ensure that more images have accessibility descriptions applied. TikTok is introducing new accessibility features that make it easier for people ... read more

Warner Bros. Discovery is changing the name of its streaming service back to HBO Max. During its Upfront event on Wednesday,  the company announced that it will rebrand Max this summer, ... read more

The WiiM Sound looks inspired by the Apple HomePod but with a circular touchscreen on its side. | Image: Wiim WiiM has announced three new wireless audiophile devices including the brand’s first ... read more

Rewind a few years, and it looked as if offshore wind might take off in the US. The Biden administration moved to open up much of the nation's coastlines to development, ... read more

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill imposing sweeping obligations on tech platforms to protect children that use them, has been revived in the Senate after a failed sprint to ... read more

As promised, Marvel just released the first proper trailer for its upcoming Ironheart series on Disney Plus. Ironheart takes place after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and follows Riri ... read more

Google is preparing to add a new section to restaurant and bar search profiles. The new section will let owners include timely deals or events in search results in a way ... read more

Finnish studio Remedy is best known for its single-player action games, like the survival horror of Alan Wake and the supernatural thriller Control. With FBC: Firebreak, the developer is going in ... read more

In Q1 2025, linear TV ad impressions totaled 1.54 trillion - down 4.3% vs. the previous year - while national TV linear ad spend was estimated at 4% higher. ... read more

A medical comedy adapted from a PBS staple, and a drama series about a hitman with Alzheimer's were two of the new shows announced at the Fox Upfront. ... read more

While some Q2 scatter reports by media buyers describe a weak marketplace, Speciale says business on her end has been "strong for us." ... read more

The full Pod 5 Ultra setup starts from $6,099. Eight Sleep is launching the Pod 5, the fifth generation of its expensive smart sleeping system. It packs two main upgrades: a temperature-controlled ... read more

Toyota confirmed today that the all-electric C-HR, previously only available in Europe, will arrive in the US next year. You might recall the C-HR as the gas-powered compact crossover sold ... read more

Trump (center) and Jensen Huang (lower level, far right) seen posing with the Saudi royal family and other US tech leaders at a Saudi-US business investment forum. | Image: Win McNamee / Getty ... read more

Sony’s $699.99 PS5 Pro could get especially expensive if prices go up. Sony just announced its financial forecast for the next year, and it’s expecting to be impacted by tariffs to the ... read more

Chris Pratt and Charlie Day are expected to return as Mario and Luigi. Universal appears to have confirmed that the next Mario film will be titled Super Mario World. The title was ... read more

I recently took up travel journaling as an honest alternative to performative social media. My kit cobbles together the best pen, paper, and photo printer I could find to document vanlife ... read more

Nismo Electric Racer Tokyo was developed in an 8-bit visual style and is a retro-inspired game, the kind found in video arcades in the 1980s and 1990s. ... read more

This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at the topics and trends likely to set the tone for this year’s upfront negotiations. The upfront ahead Upfront Week: Day 1 YouTube’s NFL exclusive, the creator ... read more

Interested in sharing your perspectives on the media and marketing industries? Join the Digiday research panel. Publishers are seeking revenue beyond the old standby of advertising this year. Subscriptions seems to be one revenue stream ... read more

Artificial intelligence has become a standard part of many creators’ toolboxes in 2025. As AI technology continues to improve, creators are starting to implement generative AI at every stage of the content production process. From ... read more

Move over SEO — there’s a new game in town.  For publishers and writers, the rules of SEO are changing. Future success no longer looks like being top of the blue links on Google’s index ... read more

American Eagle has joined Substack. The retailer is the latest brand to join the platform with its new free newsletter, Off the Cuff, which it rolled out late last week. American Eagle is one of ... read more

The acquisition of Greenbids expands Perion's addressable market with the ability to add channels such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, combined with AI-driven lower-funnel capabilities. ... read more

Long-simmering tension between Silicon Valley and the press that covers it is surfacing during the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust trial against Meta. During a heated cross-examination of the FTC's key ... read more

By the time you read these words, it's quite possible that Adorama will be out of stock of the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro. But when I wrote them, the US-based ... read more

A California judge slammed a pair of law firms for the undisclosed use of AI after he received a supplemental brief with “numerous false, inaccurate, and misleading legal citations and quotations.” ... read more

The ESPN streaming platform will initially be priced at $29.99 a month for the first 12 months, making it the most expensive single U.S. premium streaming app. ... read more

Apple is pushing a new software update for Apple TV today that includes a useful feature for home theater setups: the ability to automatically calibrate the synchronization of Dolby Atmos surround ... read more

The project will offer ad-supported streaming content, 'Billboard' says. ... read more

Dua Lipa performs on May 12th in Spain. | Photo by Aldara Zarraoa/Redferns for ABA Last week, Paul McCartney, Dua Lipa, Ian McKellen, Elton John, and hundreds of others in the UK ... read more

  Milwaukee-based ad agency Hanson Dodge has appointed Angie Rothen Chief Technology and Security Officer and a member of the agency’s Leadership Team. The role is new at the agency. Her appointment is ... read more

The wireless GameCube controller that’s for use exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2 can now be pre-ordered by those who have a Switch Online account. The controller costs $64.99, and is ... read more

Republicans want to stop states from regulating AI. On Sunday, a Republican-led House committee submitted a budget reconciliation bill that proposes blocking states from enforcing “any law or regulation” targeting an ... read more

What initially appeared to be a power play by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to take over the US Copyright Office by having Donald Trump remove the ... read more

TikTok's newest feature, "TikTok AI Alive," pairs its Story Camera with AI to streamline the process of turning static photos into videos, supporting its video-first roots in an age of rapidly evolving AI-powered tech. ... read more

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, the new Marvel action-adventure game, has been delayed. The game was originally slated to release this year but Skydance New Media, the studio developing the game, ... read more

The ability to accurately measure and understand cross-media advertising performance has become increasingly critical as consumers spread their attention across a fragmented media landscape. That’s why some like how independent measurement partners offer brands the ... read more

The digital advertising world is moving fast. For one digital media measurement firm, evolution means expanding its scope beyond simply ensuring media quality. That’s why it is moving into the realm of campaign performance. Fueled ... read more

TikTok has a new AI-powered tool called “AI Alive” that will let you turn photos into video with a prompt to describe what you want the video to look like. It’s ... read more

YouTube is exclusively streaming an NFL week 1 game for free worldwide to kick off the 2025 season. The game will take place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday, September 5th, ... read more

Reports from Deloitte and Gartner show that inflation, tech disruption, and AI-driven restructuring are squeezing marketing teams. ... read more

Three varieties of carrots at a market. | Photo: Getty Images After farmers filed suit, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has agreed to restore climate information to webpages it took down ... read more

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost will ask the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate restrictions on teens' ability to use tech platforms. ... read more

The 2026 BMW iX is now more accessible than ever. | Image: BMW BMW has been on a roll lately, selling more EVs in North America than most of its competitors, including ... read more

Airbnb has announced a major redesign of its app, expanding its offerings well beyond private home rentals to include new Airbnb Services alongside the company’s Airbnb Experiences. And you don’t have ... read more

Influencer marketing platform Captiv8 has announced a partnership with AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI to help brands save time while vetting creators, planning campaigns, asking data-driven questions and more. ... read more

Influencer marketing platform Captiv8 has announced a partnership with AI-powered search engine Perplexity AI to help brands save time while vetting creators, planning campaigns, asking data-driven questions and more. ... read more

Samsung may not be the first (or perhaps not even the fifth) company that springs to mind when you consider the major players in smart speakers, but it’s tough to argue ... read more

Amazon’s Audible has announced that it’s planning to expand its audiobook catalog by giving select publishers access to its new “fully integrated, end-to-end AI production technology” that will let them more ... read more

Previously Grey was part of the AKQA Group, but the holding company stated that the search for a new CEO there presented an opportunity to reassess where Grey fit best. ... read more

When Presearch couldn't guarantee user privacy with known ad units, the decentralized engine designed a takeover ad to give advertisers insights on impressions, clickthrough rates, device types and geography. ... read more

Elon Musk's X Corp. has withdrawn its ad-boycott lawsuit against Amazon's Twitch without prejudice, according to court papers filed this week in Texas. ... read more

Elon Musk's X Corp. has withdrawn its ad-boycott lawsuit against Amazon's Twitch without prejudice, according to court papers filed this week in Texas. ... read more

This year’s Digiday Media Awards winners celebrate the power of partnerships and emerging technologies. Across the 2025 winners, themes include a continued embrace of short-form video, a rise in interactive storytelling through formats like VR ... read more

German iPhone users are starting to report that they’re now able to use PayPal’s tap-to-pay feature at in-store payment terminals, according to German tech site iPhone Ticker. The new capability, which ... read more

An eye-catching new treatment for Android. | Image: Google Google just announced a bold new look for Android, for real this time. After a false start last week when someone accidentally published ... read more

Google is bringing its Gemini AI assistant to devices with Google TV, cars with Android Auto and Google built-in, Wear OS smartwatches, and Android XR. But Google isn’t saying exactly when ... read more

G’bye Assistant, hello Gemini! | Image: Google After a few years of iterative updates, Wear OS 6 is shaping up to be a significant leap forward. For starters, Gemini will replace Google ... read more