China is experiencing some of its most widespread protests in years, but protesters do not have access to a tool they have come to rely on. Apple’s AirDrop is a file transfer tool that uses Bluetooth to make a direct Read More
Waymo Will Start Offering Free Rides to Some Passengers
In its next step toward full operation, Waymo is preparing to offer passengers free rides in San Francisco. The Alphabet-owned driverless car company has been steadily working toward full, driverless operation. The company started offering rides to employees, along with some Read More
Elon Musk Says a Twitter Bankruptcy Is on the Table
Elon Musk has dropped a bombshell on employees, saying a Twitter bankruptcy was not out of the question. Since his purchase of the social media platform, Musk has conducted mass layoffs, fired top executives, let much of the moderation team go, Read More
FCC Commissioner Renews Calls for TikTok Ban
Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr has renewed calls for a ban on TikTok over data privacy concerns. Carr has been vocal in his belief the US should ban TikTok as the company continues to mislead users and lawmakers about how Read More
Meta implements ad restrictions in US for social issues, elections, and politics
The restriction period was also implemented in 2020 for the week leading up to General Election Day. From 12:01 AM PT on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, through 11:59 PM PT on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, no new ads about social Read More
Twitter Shops lets brands showcase 50 products
Want your own Twitter shop? You’ll have to wait. It’s only available to select merchants in the U.S. for now. Twitter has introduced a new experimental ecommerce feature it calls Twitter Shops. Brands who want to create a shop can Read More
Uber Eats readies ad sales for restaurants
Could it become a rival to Google and Yelp over time? Ads are coming to Uber Eats. TechCrunch reported that Uber is seeking an executive to help develop and run a new ads business. Under pressure. This makes sense for several reasons. Restaurants Read More
Microsoft: Leaders Have Hybrid Work ‘Productivity Paranoia’
Microsoft has released a new survey on the state of hybrid work, finding a major issue with trust among corporate leaders. Companies are pushing for employees to return to the office after more than two years of pandemic-fueled remote and hybrid Read More
GA4 isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. What would it look like to switch?
Marketers are searching for alternative analytics platforms. Here’s what you need to know to make an informed decision before switching. Google Analytics is the top player when it comes to tracking website visitors. The platform’s value is reflected in its Read More
Can Google Express help traditional retail level the playing field with Amazon?
The enemy of my enemy is my friend for Google and major retail partners. Google Express has kicked off a new ad campaign called “Need anything from the store?” which promotes it as a delivery service for “all your stores Read More