Rocket supplies play key roles in the race for direct-to-device satellite connectivity, creating a bottleneck exacerbated by Russia's attack on Ukraine. Providers have turned to Indian Space Research Organisation, Blue Origin and SpaceX as they attempt to expand their satellite constellations.

Amazon has introduced the Echo Show 21, a wall-mounted smart display with Wi-Fi 6E for faster streaming, enhanced audio and smart home capabilities. An updated Echo Show 15 with similar upgrades has also launched.

Fitbit is in the process of testing Sleep Labs, a potential feature for its wearables that will analyze sleep patterns to provide personalized insights and tips. Users can complete a daily sleep journal, which, along with sleep tracking information, is analyzed by a large language model to generate daily summaries and weekly recaps. The feature aims to help users identify trends and improve sleep habits.

Mobile gaming is expected to slow as 2025 approaches, prompting studios to explore unconventional growth strategies. John Hagel III suggests scaling the edges to capitalize on rising user acquisition costs and player fatigue, exemplifying successful companies like Cosmic Lounge, Felicity Games, and Kooapps.

Retailers are planning to invest in technology tools to address theft and loss, with 78% of them focusing on tech solutions for both frontline workers and operational oversight. Current usage of AI-based prescriptive analytics for loss prevention is at 38%, but 50% of retailers plan to adopt it within the next one to three years. Other planned investments include self-checkout cameras, computer vision and RFID technologies.

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