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In a hurry? Here's our pick of the top news items of the week.
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Pinterest announced a plan to begin labeling AI-generated and AI-modified images. It will also introduce a new option that allows users to reduce the number of generative AI Pins they see. (Tech Crunch)
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Roblox reported a 26% jump in active users for the first quarter, citing the success of recent efforts to attract new players and keep them using the service longer. (Bloomberg)
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LinkedIn is launching a program to share ad revenue with creators for the first time, driven by the growth of video content on the platform. (Bloomberg)
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Singapore Airlines is partnering with OpenAI to onboard advanced GenAI tools to elevate customer experience. (Karryon)
Audiences
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A recent study shows that Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander consumers spend 15% more time watching live sports than the general population. (TVTech)
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71% of consumers worldwide are interested in AI agents that can answer questions for faster customer service. (EMarketer)
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36% of US consumers start their searches on Pinterest instead of Google, with Gen Z being the most likely group to use the platform as a search engine. (Adobe)
Platforms
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MoviePass is launching a fantasy gaming platform called Mogul in which users can compete on box office results, per screen averages, sentiment score, awards and more. (THR)
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Meta announced it acquired an additional 80M users across its family of apps in Q1, taking the total number up to 3.43B users. (Social Media Today)
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Threads has reached 350M monthly active users, reporting a 35% increase in time spent on the app. (Social Media Today)
Content
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4.3M people tuned in to watch the final rounds of the NFL Draft, up 27% from last year. (Yahoo)
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Disney’s latest Marvel film "Thunderbolts" is targeting $70M to $75M in its opening weekend, providing another needed jolt to movie theaters after “A Minecraft Movie” and “Sinners.” (Variety)
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More than 70% of all U.S. TV viewing in the first quarter of 2025 came on ad-supported platforms, a new Nielsen report finds. (THR)
Tech &
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Google is expanding access to AI Mode, its experimental feature that allows users to ask complex, multi-part questions and follow-ups to dig deeper on a topic directly within Search. (Tech Crunch)
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Amazon released Nova Premier, the most capable AI model in its Nova family according to the company. (Tech Crunch)
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Google’s Gemini chatbot app now lets you modify both AI-generated images and images uploaded from your phone or computer. (Tech Crunch)
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The Meta AI app could soon get a paid tier, similar to the ones offered by rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. (The Verge)
Location-based
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Universal Studios Hollywood introduced Universal Fan Fest Nights, where guests can immerse themselves in beloved franchises via temporary attractions and pop-up experiences. (Attractions Magazine)
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Momentum Leisure is expanding its partnership with Paramount, adding new Nickelodeon lands to its Majaland parks in Poland. (Blooloop)
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Universal Orlando is now offering paid previews of Epic Universe to the general public. (USA Today)
Travel &
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A growing number of U.S. travelers are using “buy now, pay later” plans to pay for trips, especially Gen Zs. (CNBC)
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YouTube is rolling out AI overviews in search results when users ask about things to do in certain destination cities. (Skift)
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Marriott International is acquiring lifestyle brand citizenM, which currently comprises 36 hotels across more than 20 cities globally. (Marriott International)
Gaming
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Lenovo India launched their "Gamers on Duty" campaign, where top gaming influencers target gamers while they play to offer discounts on their Lenovo Legion laptops. (Campaign Brief Asia)
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Fortnite is set to launch its biggest Star Wars game tie-in yet with the release of “Galactic Battle.” (Variety)
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Microsoft increased their console and game prices, sending the Xbox Series X cost up to $600. (gamesindustry.biz)
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Epic Games announced that its store will allow developers to open webshops, which can offer players out-of-app purchases to circumvent fees from Apple and Google. (Tech Crunch)
