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?
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
A wave of Microsoft products, including Windows 11 24H2 and the standalone Office 2021, are scheduled to reach their end-of-support dates in 2026. This means no more security updates, pushing users toward newer versions or subscriptions. The move highlights the accelerating update cycle and its cost
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series might see a price increase of $30 to $60 for its 256GB models, driven by soaring memory costs. However, a new report suggests the company may absorb those costs and keep US pricing flat. The first Galaxy Unpacked event for 2026 is rumored for February 25 in San Francisco.
US equities kicked off 2026 with gains, led by tech and energy stocks. Traders largely ignored the geopolitical risk from Venezuela, focusing instead on AI-driven earnings and upcoming economic data.
In a new bankruptcy court filing, Luminar says its founder, Austin Russell, has been avoiding a subpoena for his company and personal phones. The company is investigating him and trying to sell its assets.
Nathan Wangliao Yinan left McKinsey at 27 to dive into the startup world. He says the biggest lesson was managing his own psychology and learning to act without perfect information.
Companies are borrowing billions to fund AI infrastructure, and it’s supercharging the corporate bond market. Daily trading hit a record $50 billion, and bankers see even more growth ahead as private credit gets in on the action.
Instagram Reels has become a massive financial success for Meta, hitting a $50 billion annual revenue run rate. The short-form video platform, once struggling to compete with TikTok, is now expanding to television screens as its next frontier.
