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Today's Digital Pulse
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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.
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Smart Home
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.
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From Blue Chips to Startups
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.
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 | 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
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.
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