Feb 7

Backlash over OpenAI’s GPT-4o retirement shows how dangerous AI companions can be

Plus, the EU says TikTok must disable ‘addictive’ features like infinite scroll, fix its recommendation engine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7m 9s

Feb 6

Meta tests a standalone app for its AI-generated ‘Vibes’ videos

Plus - Google’s subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue; Spotify ventures into physical book sales, adds new audiobook features Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 41s

Feb 5

Alexa+ is now available to everyone in the US

Plus - Tinder looks to AI to help fight ‘swipe fatigue’ and dating app burnout; Spotify upgrades its lyrics feature with offline access, more translations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7m 23s

Aug 2024

Biz Bite Episode 10: Lessons from MICHELIN-starred restaurants to help any business on Yelp

In ep. 10 of the “Biz Bites'' series, learn from MICHELIN-starred restaurants on Yelp. Highlighting an article by Kristi Lindahl, Emily discusses how these top-tier restaurants utilize Yelp's free tools to boost visibility and attract customers. From high-quality photos and accur ... Show More

14m 57s

Feb 2024

Amazon launches Rufus, an AI-powered shopping assistant

The ‘expert shopping assistant’ can answer questions about Amazon’s products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6m 23s

Aug 2024

Biz Bite Episode 11: Turning Yelp Leads into Sales: Strategies for Service Pros

In ep. 11 of the "Biz Bites" series, we dive into how services businesses can leverage Yelp to attract and convert leads. Discover impactful features to get your business found, from setting up your service area to selecting the right services offered. Learn tips for optimizing y ... Show More

12m 37s

Feb 2020

“By that math, Instagram is worth $150B” — Chipotle’s Taco Bell-ification. Instagram owns Facebook. Spotify’s acquires the Ringer

Turns out Spotify just made (another) acquisition in the podcast space because it’s trying to build a “gated garden.” Instagram’s numbers leaked and we finally learned how it stacks up to YouTube. And Chipotle’s sales surged 13% because its new CEO is cooking up a Taco Bell-ifici ... Show More

17m 55s

Jun 2021

👜 “A $6 handbag beat Amazon” — Shein’s real-time fashion. Yelp’s restaurant recon. Sinclair’s $23 sports+.

The most-downloaded fashion app is now Shein, and it’s created a new behavior: Real-Time Fashion. Yelp whipped up data on how you’re dining, but it tells us more about Yelp than the recovery. And Sinclair is launching the 1st nationwide regional sports network, but the $23/month ... Show More

18m 8s

Nov 2024

Just Eat Takeaway sells Grubhub to Wonder for $650 million

Netherlands-based Just Eat Takeaway announced today that it is selling Grubhub to Wonder in a deal valued at $650 million. The company said that it expects the deal to be completed by Q1 2025. “The sale of Grubhub to Wonder will increase the cash generation capabilities of Just E ... Show More

3m 33s

Instagram rolls out ‘trial reels’