Consumer Technology Association SmartBrief
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October 7, 2025
 
 
Consumer Technology Association SmartBrief
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Today's Digital Pulse
 
Spotify, Canva among first to integrate with ChatGPT
 
Phone screen showing Spotify integration with ChatGPT to offer music suggestions.
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OpenAI has rolled out integrations with popular apps like Spotify, Canva and Coursera, letting users create playlists, design graphics and access educational content, all without leaving ChatGPT. Additional apps, including Uber and DoorDash, are expected to join soon, and third-party developers will be able to submit their own apps later this year.
Full Story: The Verge (10/6)
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Share Your Insights: Survey on Innovation in the Fashion Industry
What are the biggest challenges facing the fashion industry today—from supply chain disruptions to production hurdles and market entry barriers, we are exploring how technologies like AI and cloud solutions are driving innovation. Take a few minutes to complete our survey and enter for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
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Smart Home
 
TiVo ends DVR hardware sales
TiVo has ceased selling its Edge DVR hardware, ending its legacy DVR business, but will continue to support existing DVR customers, the company said. TiVo is concentrating on its branded operating system software for smart TVs, which features advanced content search, recommendations and free ad-supported streaming options.
Full Story: Media Play News (10/6)
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Home is where the trust is for Google with Gemini rollout
9to5Google (10/7)
 
 
Baseus dual security cam puts AI on full 300-degree watch
Digital Trends (10/7)
 
 
Smart home tech mistakes that increase energy usage
WRAL-TV (Raleigh, N.C.) (10/6)
 
CTA Members — Last Chance for Complimentary CES® Registration
The world will be watching as innovators show up to challenge convention and shape what's next at the world's most powerful tech event. Register with your company email before the end of today, October 7, for complimentary access — a CTA member benefit.
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From Blue Chips to Startups
 
Is Reddit's AI-driven growth sustainable?
Reddit's competitive edge is rooted in its unique, real-time conversational data, which is highly valued for large language models and generative AI development. While data licensing currently accounts for only a small portion of Reddit's revenue, the company's content is difficult for competitors to replicate, providing it with a defensible data moat. However, the company faces challenges from fluctuations in traffic driven by changes in how large language models cite Reddit, particularly from ChatGPT and Google AI.
Full Story: Business Insider (10/6)
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Tesla sparks talk of lower-priced Model Y
The Drive (10/6)
 
 
Apple's iPhone 17 gets chips off the innovation block
Forbes (tiered subscription model) (10/7)
 
 
Qualcomm’s Arduino acquisition gives DIY tech an AI boost
PC Magazine (10/7)
 
The 88% Budget Trap Costing App Marketers Growth
While 88% of consumer app marketing spend stays locked in walled gardens like Google and Meta, users are spreading their time across 3 million independent apps. Marketers who follow this shift see up to 214% ROAS improvements—but most budgets haven't caught up yet. Access the insight
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Tech News
 
Bidirectional charging may transform grids, EVs
Automakers and utilities are making strides toward bidirectional charging, which would allow electric vehicles to supply power to the grid. Honda's upcoming Acura RSX will feature this capability and join models from Tesla, Ford and General Motors. A partnership between Honda and Southern California Edison aims to use EVs to power homes, highlighting the potential of bidirectional charging to improve grid reliability and reduce costs.
Full Story: E&E News (10/6)
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ChatGPT becomes a brainy playground with games, simulations
PCWorld (10/7)
 
 
Report: T-Mobile to sunset 4G LTE, support 5G expansion
ZDNet (10/7)
 
 
AI tidies up Evernotes with smarter transcripts, searches
PC Magazine (10/6)