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Institutionalization was one of the biggest themes in hedge funds this year. A once-scrappy industry is starting to resemble private equity and venture capital. The biggest firms and new launches have evolved significantly from the days of a couple of guys and a Bloomberg. The game has changed. Hedge funds, led by the industry’s biggest […]
YouTube TV will cost close to $83 a month after a just-announced price hike. That’s a far cry from the $35 a month it was when it launched in 2017. However, YouTube TV is arguably still attractive relative to some other pay-TV offerings. The price of YouTube TV is going up again — and cord-cutters around […]
Amazon has faced repeated delays in launching a new AI-powered Alexa. Integration with partners like Uber and Ticketmaster has complicated troubleshooting processes. Latency and compatibility issues have also caused delays. Amazon’s Alexa seems like the perfect product for the generative AI era. Getting this powerful technology to actually work well with the digital assistant is […]
Amazon discussed partnerships with other companies for an AI-powered Alexa upgrade. Partners under consideration included Uber, Ticketmaster, and Instacart: internal document. The new Alexa aims to be a personalized assistant, handling diverse tasks across different devices. Amazon’s AI-powered Alexa upgrade could launch with several major partners handling specific tasks such as ride-hailing, grocery shopping, and […]
Some Disney insiders worry about a second Trump term’s impact on the company amid ongoing culture wars. CEO Bob Iger has recently been quiet on Trump after previously opposing some of his policies. Some insiders think the president could potentially impact Disney’s M&A, succession, and content. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in […]