Walmart is rolling out an AI advertising assistant powered by its “Marty” agent to all Sponsored Search advertisers later this half. The move comes as its retail media business, a major profit driver, grew 33% year-over-year last quarter. But what does this actually mean for the ad world?
Residents of Greenleaf, Wisconsin, are being offered big money to sell their land for a potential data center project. The developer’s identity is a mystery, but it’s part of a major building boom in the state.
Satechi unveiled a Thunderbolt 5 dock that’s a dead ringer for the Mac mini. It costs $399.99, includes an SSD slot, and needs a $39.99 cable. But it’s banking on a standard that’s struggling on the PC side.
The co-CEO of Neowiz says nearly every game company in Korea is using AI tools like ChatGPT. The goal is to automate routine work so teams can focus on player engagement strategies.
Samsung has announced its new Galaxy Book6 laptop family, headlined by the Ultra model. The machines are among the first to feature Intel’s just-launched Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” processors and optional NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 or 5060 graphics.
NetEase has detailed the January 2026 roadmap for its breakout Wuxia RPG, Where Winds Meet. The v1.2 update on January 9 introduces Guild Battles and the absurd “Elder Express” mode, building on a game that has already surpassed 15 million players.
Vibe, known for smart whiteboards, is launching a physical AI device for desks called the Vibe Bot. It combines a 4K webcam, speaker, and microphones to record and transcribe meetings. The device aims to be an AI-powered assistant for hybrid work.
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast says it delivered about 170,000 units in its home country in 2025, nearly doubling its 2024 figure. The strong domestic growth contrasts sharply with its ongoing challenges and stock declines in competitive international markets like North America.
DoorDash CEO Tony Xu has vehemently denied allegations from a viral Reddit post that a food delivery app uses a “desperation score” for drivers. Xu stated he would fire anyone who tolerated such a culture. The unverified post’s claims have sparked outrage and come as new legislation, like California
PayPal is launching a major new advertising platform built on its “transaction graph” of real purchases. The move directly challenges the “walled gardens” of traditional tech giants by offering verified sales data, not just modeled intent. Early results, like a 20% sales lift for Ulta Beauty, show t
