AutoZone is reviewing its advertising agencies
AutoZone, which has worked with Havas Chicago since 2014, is in creative review......»»
Gamers over 43 outnumber Gen Z on mobile per survey of 200K+
A new survey of 207,500 North American mobile gamers conducted by in-game advertising experience platform Monetizer is challenging demographic stereotypes. Players over 43 — Gen X and Boomers — represent 43% of gamers on the platform. Not.....»»
YouTube TV, which costs $73 a month, agrees to end “$600 less than cable” ads
Google to "modify or cease" ads after industry review board rejects appeal. Enlarge / The disputed YouTube TV ad. (credit: Google) Google has agreed to stop advertising YouTube TV as "$600 less than cable" after losing a.....»»
Previously secret Homeland Security report on illegal use of smartphone location data now public
A Homeland Security report on the illegal use of smartphone location data by multiple government agencies – including the US Secret Service – has now been made public. The report concludes that three separate US agencies broke the law by breachin.....»»
Q3 Mac shipments fell dramatically, but that’s no surprise
Two different market intelligence agencies both reported that Q3 Mac shipments fell dramatically year-on-year, experiencing a far greater drop than competing PC makers. IDC estimates that global Mac shipments fell 23.1% year-on-year, while Gartner.....»»
Furballs can’t escape the best robot vacuums for pet hair
After reviewing the best robot vacuums for pet hair, we found that the top bots had superior carpet cleaning and self-emptying. Shop Prime Day deals on robot vacuums:AmazonWalmartBest BuyPets can be mediocre roommates. Their presence undoubtedl.....»»
ADL says it will resume advertising on X following feud with Elon Musk
The Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday said it plans to resume advertising on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, following a spat with owner Elon Musk......»»
Ad-free Facebook, Instagram access planned for $14 per month in Europe
Free version will remain but require consent for targeted advertising. Enlarge (credit: Liu Guanguan/China News Service) Meta is preparing to charge EU users a $14 monthly subscription fee to access Instagram on their ph.....»»
Tesla owners must arbitrate false advertising claims over Autopilot, U.S. judge rules
The ruling marks a significant victory for Tesla, as it means the company will not have to face class action claims on behalf of much larger groups of vehicle owners......»»
Amazon Prime Video won"t be ad-free in 2024 without an additional charge
Amazon Prime Video will include "limited" advertising during shows and movies starting in early 2024, requiring customers to pay an additional fee to remove the ads.Amazon says the move will allow the company "to continue investing in compelling con.....»»
Amazon Prime Video is adding advertising in early 2024
Amazon — one of the few holdouts to in-content advertising — will include ads in movies and shows on Prime Video starting in early 2024......»»
Spending time in space can harm the human body, but scientists are working to mitigate these risks
When 17 people were in orbit around the Earth all at the same time on May 30, 2023, it set a record. With NASA and other federal space agencies planning more manned missions and commercial companies bringing people to space, opportunities for human s.....»»
Geopolitics complicates Apple’s relationship with China
A resurgent Huawei and restrictions on government use of Apple products pose challenges. Enlarge / SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 - A light box advertising Huawei Mate 60 mobile phone is seen in front of the Apple store on.....»»
Cook justifies Apple"s advertising on X as a "town square" for the Internet
Elon Musk's X is too important to stop Apple's advertising on the platform, according to Tim Cook, with the Apple CEO touching on political equality and environmental efforts.Apple CEO Tim Cook [CBS Sunday Morning]Following less than a week after App.....»»
Apple warns Russian journalists of Pegasus iPhone infections
Apple has started to warn Russian journalists that they are the targets of attacks using Pegasus, spyware used by governments to hack and monitor iPhones.Pegasus is well known for being a tool by governments and law enforcement agencies around the wo.....»»
Apple shares latest transparency report with new data on ‘specific latitude and longitudes’ requests from US government
Apple has once again released its biannual transparency report covering the first half of 2022. With this report, the company details requests from governments and other agencies around the world. With this report, Apple is for the first time reporti.....»»
Benign envy and influencer marketing
In a commercial world dominated by social media, research in the International Journal of Internet Marketing and Advertising reveals a mysterious, invisible force that lurks behind many a purchase decision when social media personalities, or influenc.....»»
US government calls iPhone ban in China an ‘inappropriate retaliation’
Amid the hype of the iPhone 15 launch, a pair of reports over the last week have said that China government agencies have started banning employees from using iPhones. Now, Bloomberg reports that the White House has issued its response to these iPhon.....»»
France iPhone 12 ban over RF power induces Belgium to ask questions too
Belgium has joined the list of countries reviewing potential health risks associated with iPhone 12 radio power levels, following concerns expressed by French regulators.iPhone 12 family from mini to Pro MaxOn Tuesday, France banned the sale of iPhon.....»»
The NZ ad industry wants to clean up its climate act, but will agencies drop their fossil fuel clients?
At the launch of the Auckland Climate Festival last month, Green Party Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke about how building a community is the best way to avoid being overwhelmed by the scale of the climate emergency......»»
Baby beaver sighting inspires hopes of a California comeback
Bill Leikam was reviewing footage from a wildlife camera he placed along a Palo Alto creekbed recently when something unfamiliar scampered across the screen......»»