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Warner Bros. Discovery announced that it’s renaming its flagship streaming service from Max… to HBO Max. The Big Picture: Yes, that thing you’re feeling is déjà vu. WBD CEO David Zaslav’s about-face on the name of the entertainment conglomerate’s streamer represents a major vibe shift in the film and TV ecosystem — people want better […]
JOOPITER, the luxury culture-focused digital auction house created by Pharrell Williams, is transforming from a once-in-a-while auction platform to a 24/7 marketplace. Why It Hits: Gen Zers and millennials love two things — fashion thrifting and cultural nostalgia. JOOPITER combines both into an always-on platform where any auction could go viral. This might be the […]
Apple has partnered with brain-interface startup Synchron on a new technology that allows immobilized or paralyzed people — an estimated 150,000 people in the US alone — to use iOS devices without their hands. The Big Thought: Brain-computer interfaces have moved from the world of science fiction to reality. Apple is likely looking to get in early […]
Airbnb is rolling out its biggest redesign ever to transform from a property-rental platform to a hub for experiences and services that could be found at any given location — all organized or operated by local talents or experts. The Big Picture: Airbnb, faced with a worldwide vibe shift on short-term rentals, wants to be […]
As more people start using chatbots for answers instead of search engines, marketers are turning their attention from search engine optimization (SEO) to answer engine optimization (AEO). Why It Hits: Using chatbots instead of search engines like Google to answer questions like “Which airline has the cheapest fares?” or “Is this mole on my back normal?” is […]
Patrick Whitesell, the co-founder of WME and Endeavor, who recently left after going private again, is launching a boutique football-representation shingle called WIN Sports Group. The Big Play: Football is by far the most popular sport in America, with players and coaches reaching the heights of influence usually reserved for global movie stars. WIN hopes to leverage […]
Steuart and Tom Walton, two grandsons of Walmart founder Sam Walton, are converting the company’s old HQ in Bentonville, Arkansas, into a flexible, STEM-focused university. Why It Hits: The concept of a college education appears to be undergoing an existential crisis, as entry-level jobs seem harder than ever to come by post-graduation, and the rising costs of […]
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has gone on a rare publicity tour to share the new underlying philosophy of the company — people are lonely and want more friends than they have, so Meta wants to give them a group of AI besties. The Big Picture: It’s true that people are lonely — 30% of adults […]
The job of “prompt engineer” — being able to craft the perfect string of words to get an AI system to generate an intended output — seemed to herald the new entry-level job of the AI era, with an expected annual growth rate of nearly 33%. But, in just two years, it’s already gone the […]
Couples are turning to digital platforms like Minecraft, Roblox, VRChat, and Discord as their wedding venue, kicking off a virtual version of nuptials that allows endless customization and no need for guests to travel. Why It Hits: The average wedding price has skyrocketed over the past few years, mostly due to location and logistics costs […]