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Tech layoffs surge as AI eats middle management: Microsoft, LinkedIn, and others are slashing jobs to 鈥渇latten鈥� org charts, raising concerns that generative AI's rise will echo the dot-com era's reckoning.

NetEase lays off Marvel Rivals鈥� US-based team despite record success: The shooter hit 20 million downloads and $136M in revenue, representing broader industry volatility.

Amazon shrugs off economic pressure: The retail giant says it hasn鈥檛 seen any meaningful average selling price increases, nor have shoppers pulled back spending.

Strong Q1 ad results show resilience: But AI, tariffs, and antitrust pressures will reshape how and where marketers spend in 2025.

Google aims to reset its ecosystem with AI-infused Pixel updates and expansion beyond phones鈥攃ountering fragmentation and pressure from rivals.

Shoppers worldwide are flocking to online marketplaces and social commerce for convenience, variety, and competitive pricing. While price remains key, brand trust is becoming a major factor in certain markets. As these platforms drive discovery and sales, brands must adapt to stay competitive. Here are three ways digital shopping habits are evolving among consumers worldwide.

Gucci sales slid 25% in Q1: The brand鈥檚 struggles put parent company Kering in a tough spot as it attempts to navigate a slowdown in luxury goods spending.

The failed breach signals growing cybersecurity threats for US AI firms as geopolitical competition over AI technology heightens.

What retailers reaffirming 2025 guidance have in common: Dick鈥檚, Walmart, and Home Depot are cutting supplier costs, diversifying supply chains, and raising prices strategically amid ongoing uncertainty.

Starbucks鈥� dominance is under threat as Dutch Bros鈥� growth surges: The coffee giant is struggling to stem a sales slump as the latter鈥檚 colorful drinks and service win it more customers.

After last quarter鈥檚 rare miss, The Trade Desk delivers: Strong earnings and UID2 adoption signal confidence for 2025 and beyond.

Amazon鈥檚 retail media ad revenues will exceed $60 billion, per WARC: The change represents its steady growth despite broader economic setbacks.

Amid restructuring efforts in 2024, US ISPs might have deprioritized security, potentially leading to heightened scrutiny and financial penalties if security failures are uncovered in wake of recent hacks

The Asia-Pacific region, particularly China, leads retail media growth, with India expected to see retail media surpass search advertising revenues by 2025. Channel shifts:. Linear TV will maintain 72.6% of global TV ad revenues in 2025, despite a declining share. Streaming will represent 37.5% of US TV ad revenues by 2029.

ChatGPT's shopping tool threatens retail media revenues: Its product search could siphon ad dollars from retailers struggling with tariffs, higher prices, and weak demand.

Hurricane-force headwinds force Shein to slash its valuation: The retailer鈥檚 business model is under scrutiny amid mounting pressures in the US and EU.

Epic Games forced Apple to unwind App Store rules, setting a precedent that weakens Apple鈥檚 payment monopoly and threatens its fastest-growing services revenue stream.

Reddit鈥檚 global growth is now core to its business: Community-driven expansion and ad revenues abroad are transforming the platform鈥檚 trajectory.

The news: Baidu has launched MuseSteamer, an enterprise-only AI tool that converts images into 10-second videos using three output modes鈥擳urbo, Pro, and Lite鈥攚hile upgrading its core search engine to support multimodal inputs. The tool targets businesses looking for scalable, automated creative output. Our take: With nearly half of marketers and creators now using AI for video daily, Baidu is doubling down on the enterprise market. MuseSteamer distinguishes itself from consumer-facing tools by offering speed, reliability, and tight workflow integration. As video becomes the default for content, the winners will be platforms that deliver pro-grade output without creative friction.

Social sharing aims to boost usage, yet without real-time info or buzz, it may struggle to stick