Apple shifts AI strategy to integrate third-party models into ecosystem iOS 27 Extensions to allow external AI tools within Siri The company prioritizes the App Store revenue model over direct AI monetization Apple offers bonuses to retain engineers amid competition from rivals Apple is re-evaluating its artificial intelligence strategy to focus on its core strength…
Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) chairperson and Manorama Online CEO Mariam Mammen Mathew on Thursday opened the DNPA conclave and said that artificial intelligence and rapid shifts in the digital ecosystem are fundamentally reshaping how news is created, distributed, discovered and monetised.Speaking at the Third Annual Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 on the theme, “Transformation of…
ASML, the world’s largest supplier of lithography systems used in semiconductor manufacturing, said in its 2025 annual report published Wednesday that it now views the artificial intelligence boom as the primary driver of demand for its products. The updated outlook marks a notable shift in tone compared with the company’s 2024 report, when management highlighted…
If you talk to anyone working in media, gaming, or digital platforms right now, you’ll hear the same thing: consumers are not spending less on entertainment. They are just spending differently. The shift has been gradual but undeniable. What used to be occasional purchases has become continuous digital participation. The industry did not wake up…
AnyMind Group [TSE:5027], a BPaaS company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation, has released its State of Influence in APAC 2026 Report, revealing a fundamental shift in influencer marketing across the region. Influencer marketing across Asia has evolved from an upper-funnel driver to an outcome-driver in 2025, as influencers are increasingly proven to impact trust,…
New York, NY, United States, January 31, 2026 — A new industry analysis highlights significant changes in search visibility and content performance as AI-generated search results become more prevalent across major search engines. The report finds that the increasing adoption of AI-powered answers is altering how marketers, publishers, and brands approach organic discovery and audience…
E-commerce drove global air cargo demand growth in 2025, although the rise was not as high as the previous year and growth is expected to moderate again this year. Full-year demand for 2025, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased 3.4% compared to 2024. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.7% year on…
The debate over AI disclosure labels in gaming just got a little clearer, at least on Steam. Valve has quietly updated its AI disclosure requirements for developers, specifying exactly when generative AI usage needs to be flagged on the platform. This update comes on the heels of Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney’s controversial statement that…
TikTok released its annual trend forecast, identifying three behavioral shifts expected to shape creator and marketing strategies in 2026, based on analysis using the platform’s AI-powered analytics tools combined with human interpretation of user data. The report, titled “TikTok Next 2026: Irreplaceable Instinct,” presents findings derived from TikTok One Insight Spotlight, TikTok Market Scope,…
