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The AI startup Runway, which recently partnered with AMC Networks, is now trying to break into the gaming industry. The company has plans to launch its latest platform, called Game Worlds, next week, according to The Verge. The new tool lets Runway users create something akin to an interactive text-based game that can generate text …

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Tesla’s robotaxi service may have had some early hitches, but the company said it just successfully delivered a car autonomously. Using the same robotaxi technology, Tesla showed the delivery process of a Model Y from its Gigafactory Texas in Austin to a customer with a roughly 30-minute journey as seen in a video posted on …

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Anker has issued its second recall this month for several power bank models sold around the world, as MacRumors has reported. If you’ll recall, its previous recall that launched earlier this month focused on the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank model A1263, which were sold between June 1, 2016 and December 31st, 2022 in the …

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It’s that time of year again when Amazon is hosting deals on everything from wireless earbuds to air fryers. Starting July 8, Prime Day will run for four days with deep price cuts on smart home gadgets, including the Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo from iRobot that drops down to an all-time low of …

This combo Roomba that vacuums and mops is nearly half off for Prime Day Read More »

Facebook has been showing some users a pop-up message asking them if they want to allow the social network to create collages, recaps and AI restylings using photos they’ve yet to upload from their camera roll. According to TechCrunch, Facebook has been showing users the message when they upload a new Story on the app. …

Facebook test uses Meta AI to process photos you’ve yet to upload Read More »

The latest round of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected next week (July 3), with more recent statistics indicating the upcoming numbers are unlikely to cause much positivity in the space, as the wider marketing industry goes through a period of unparalleled disruption.  BLS numbers for May 2025 indicate the total number of jobs …

How employment is projected to transform in media during the AI era Read More »

Last October, when Sam’s Club opened the doors to its first store without checkout lanes in Grapevine, Texas, chief finance officer Todd Sears was on site. He saw firsthand how the all-digital approach could push members to embrace its Scan and Go technology and give employees more time to teach shoppers how to use the …

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But it’s not a sure thing. In melding Omnicom and IPG, the deal will create the world’s largest advertising group. In some countries, the new conglomerate will take on an enormous share of the media-buying and advertising market. In New Zealand, for example, the combined entity could gain a 55% market share overnight, according to …

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Golf is having a cultural moment — and golf creators are taking advantage by signing more brand deals than ever. Once viewed as the territory of boomers and the rich, golf has surged in the past decade, with overall participation numbers in the sport increasing from 30 million in 2014 to 45 million in 2023, …

Brand deals surge for golf creators as the sport’s popularity spikes Read More »

At a time when audience attention is increasingly difficult to hold, brands that incorporate gaming into their omnichannel strategies enjoy a significant advantage. A robust omnichannel approach meets consumers where they are with consistent, relevant experiences across devices, platforms and touchpoints.  Gaming aligns naturally with this strategy because it offers a uniquely immersive, player-first environment. …

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