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Roku Patent Balances Ad Output as Streaming Industry Plateaus

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The tech aims to walk a fine line of not overloading customers with bad ads as several streamers launch their own ad-supported tiers.

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Walmart Patent Signals AI Transformation for Bricks-and-Mortar Retail

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Why AI Augmentation Tech Is More Than a ‘Cost-Cutting Tool’

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Why Access Controls May Be AI’s Biggest Security Vulnerability

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RV Having Fun Yet? The Ups and Downs of Camper Economics

In addition to offering mobile headquarters for families on vacation, recreational vehicle sales are a pretty good indicator of the economy.

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Is Peloton’s Turnaround Plan Finally Working?

Peloton reported sales growth of 0.2% in the latest quarter, its first quarter of year-over-year revenue growth since late 2021.

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Electronic Arts’ Patent Highlights Risks and Rewards of AI in Game Development

Though generative AI could make game development faster and easier, the industry is divided on where AI fits into the picture.

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US Coal Miners Arch and Consol to Combine Into $5.2 Billion Giant

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Arch Resources and Consol Energy announced plans for a merger to create a new $5.2 billion coal giant called Core Natural Resources.

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GM Makes Cuts to Software Division

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GM is cutting over 1,000 workers, equivalent to roughly 1.3% of its total workforce, from its software and services division.

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The Hot Trend for Americans Cutting Back on Alcohol, If Only a Little

Functional beverages — drinks producers tout as having health benefits because they have been infused with bioactive compounds.

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Can the Enhanced Games Get the World Hooked on Steroids?

After nearly 3,000 years, the business of the Olympics is ripe for disruption. Could performance enhancing drugs shake up the games?

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Healthcare, Pharma Companies Surge on WHO Mpox Declaration

The World Health Organization has declared mpox to be a public health emergency, and pharmaceutical and healthcare winners have emerged.

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Tesla’s Data Protection Patent Could Personalize Robotaxis

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But data aside, many have cast doubt on the company’s plan for autonomous ridesharing.

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