TALL UPDATES COMING TO SHORTS (3 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
YouTube Shorts is extending the maximum video length on October 15 from 60 seconds to 3 minutes. The update includes new templates for easier content creation, the ability to remix existing YouTube videos directly, and the introduction of Google DeepMind's Veo for unique video backgrounds. Users wil
The last day of Product Drive takes place today with speakers like Anthony Pierri, Wes Bush, and David Pereira covering topics on GTM strategy, product analytics, and growth. Replays of past talks are available for free.
THE POWER OF PASSIONS: TAPPING INTO CONSUMERS' EMOTIONAL BONDS (3 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
92% of purchasing decisions are driven by emotion. Three-quarters of people surveyed across eight markets say engaging in their passions is a part of their identity. Marketers should focus on segmenting audiences by their interests (ie. music, food, travel, and sports), rather than traditional demog
AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF RANKING VARIABILITY (8 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Search result variability increased for non-branded and location-based keywords after Google's March 2024 Core Update. Certain industries, like legal services and restaurants, show more regional competition in search rankings, while national brands like Yelp and Liberty Mutual see fluctuating perfor
REPLIT'S PATH TO PRODUCT-MARKET FIT—THE $1 BILLION SIDE PROJECT (17 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Amjad Masad's Replit evolved from a side project into a billion-dollar startup by addressing a need for real-time collaborative coding in a web browser. Initially targeting students and educators, Replit later expanded its user base with AI-powered tools like Ghostwriter and Replit Agent, contributi
INSTACART ADDS GAMES, PERSONALIZED COUPONS TO ITS SMART CARTS (2 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Instacart is adding gamification, location-based coupons, and 'aisle-aware' advertising formats.
SMALL BUSINESSES ARE GETTING CREATIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA—AND DRIVING FOOT TRAFFIC (5 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Small businesses are leaning into viral humor and employee-led content on TikTok to gain customers from miles away.
LESSONS FROM TUPPERWARE'S SELF-INFLICTED DEMISE (8 MINUTE READ)
21 days ago
Tupperware's downfall stems from complacency, resistance to change, and a failure to adapt to evolving customer preferences.
AI Pioneers Honored with Nobel
21 days ago
John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work on artificial neural networks. Their research revolutionized machine learning, enabling computers to process information in ways similar to the human brain. This breakthrough laid the f
Elon Musk "Do NOT Trust Sam Altman" | SHOCKING INTERVIEW
21 days ago
Elon Musk discusses the rapid advancement of AI, predicting its imminent ability to create short films and personalized videos. He expresses both excitement and concern about AI's growing power, assigning a 10-20% chance of 'annihilation.' Musk criticizes Sam Altman and OpenAI for abandoning its ope
OpenAI Plans Independence in Infrastructure
21 days ago
OpenAI leaders have expressed concerns that Microsoft isn't providing servers quickly enough to meet their growing needs. Although Microsoft has heavily funded OpenAI’s AI development and infrastructure, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and CFO Sarah Friar recently informed employees that OpenAI is planning to
OpenAI Partners with Hearst Media
21 days ago
OpenAI and Hearst have announced a content partnership that will integrate Hearst's extensive range of magazine and newspaper content into OpenAI's AI products. This collaboration allows OpenAI's platforms, including ChatGPT, to feature curated lifestyle and local news from Hearst’s well-known brand
Anthropic Launches Cost-Saving Batch API
21 days ago
Anthropic has launched its new Message Batches API, allowing businesses to process up to 10,000 queries at half the cost of standard API calls. This batch processing option offers a 50% discount on both input and output tokens, making AI more affordable for enterprises, especially mid-sized business
Foxconn Builds Nvidia Server Factory
21 days ago
Foxconn is building the world’s largest factory for Nvidia's advanced AI servers in Guadalajara, Mexico, as part of the global shift away from China. The plant will assemble GB200 Blackwell AI servers to meet growing demand, especially from big cloud companies like Google and Amazon. This move refle
Build AI Apps with OpenAI-Gradio
21 days ago
Hugging Face’s new 'openai-gradio' tool allows developers to build AI-powered web apps using OpenAI models with just a few lines of Python code. The package simplifies the integration of large language models into web applications, reducing complexity and development time. This makes AI accessible t
SAP Unveils AI-Powered Joule Copilot
21 days ago
SAP unveiled major AI innovations at its TechEd 2024 conference, positioning its generative AI copilot, Joule, at the center of enterprise operations. New features include collaborative AI agents capable of handling complex business tasks, such as dispute resolution and financial accounting. SAP als
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the
Taiwan's AI Goals Will Need More Tech Talent
21 days ago
Already positioned at the center of the global semiconductor industry, Taiwan now wants to make itself a hub for innovation in advanced artificial intelligence. The island nation’s new leadership, in place since May 2024, has taken a number of steps to help the country take better advantage of the