A 21-month study finds that as users are fed more ads, they listen less; some subscribe, but not enough to compensate for lost ad revenue.
The Sprint/T-Mobile Merger Is Huge-But a Lot of Questions Remain
The massive deal still has to be approved by regulators, and that may not be as easy as it sounds.
Google Cofounder Sergey Brin Warns of AI’s Dark Side
Google cofounder calls advances in artificial intelligence “the most significant development in computing in my lifetime,” but warns of ethical concerns.
The Startup That Will Vet You for Your Next Job
More companies like Uber and Instacart are using Checkr, which promises streamlined background checks through automation and integration with hiring apps.
Facebook Launches a New Ad Campaign With an Old Message
Facebook ads will appear on TV, online, in movie theaters, and on public transit and billboards.
Why Facebook’s Troubles Haven’t Dented Its Profits
Facebook’s growth accelerated, despite concerns about the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the #deletefacebook movement, and potential advertiser defections.
Facebook’s Targeted Ads Are More Complex Than It Lets On
Facebook’s vice president of ads described a simple picture of how advertising works on the platform. The reality is far more complicated.
Spotify Bolsters Free Service in Defense Against Apple Music
Spotify, under attack from bigger rivals Apple, Google, and Amazon, adds features to its free service.
What’s Not Included in Facebook’s ‘Download Your Data’
Facebook says users own their data and touts its “download your data” tool. But the download doesn’t include everything Facebook knows about you.
Facebook’s 2017 Privacy Audit Didn’t Catch Cambridge Analytica
Audit by PwC came two years after Facebook learned that a university researcher gave personal data on millions of Facebook users to Cambridge Analytica.