Google Privacy Sandbox Shift Hits Small Adtech Firms Hard

Jeans brand True Religion acquired by PE firm, American Eagle-linked investment firm

True Religion, the Y2K-era jeans brand in the midst of a comeback, has been acquired by private equity firm ACON Investments and its partner SB360 Capital.

CNBC - Jan. 7

The NIL era is ending. It's a seismic shift, even for college's big powers

College football's more professionalized era arrives in July, and powerhouses like the four CFP semifinalists could lose their inherent advantages.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Cybertruck tracking in Las Vegas case raises privacy concerns

Elon Musk commented on the explosion shortly after it happened, saying it was not an issue with the Cybertruck itself.

The Hill - Jan. 7

Meta smart glasses worn by the New Orleans attacker have raised privacy concerns

Meta's smart glasses became a buzzy and popular product in a market that had seen many failures before.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Google maps the future of AI agents: Five lessons for businesses

Google's groundbreaking white paper reveals how AI agents leverage advanced reasoning, real-time data access and autonomous decision-making.

VentureBeat - Jan. 6

How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses

New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Starmer Hits Back at Musk

PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Firm completes 'really interesting' zoo project

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases

Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.

BBC News - Jan. 6

How the Brian Eno music documentary shifts its scenes with every viewing

The 500 hours of footage available for 'Eno' are assorted and resorted in abrupt, unpredictable ways that keep the eyes and mind jumping.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

How the sports media world is undergoing a seismic shift

Sports clubs, social media platforms, rights holders, and traditional broadcasters are being forced to adapt.

CNBC - Jan. 6

The Gen Z problem for audit firms

The profession is finding it harder to attract and retain staff — a key factor in the quality of inspections

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes Monologue Had Hard Punchlines and Impressions

The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Small wonders: The brilliant, unique world of child prodigies

Math and physics are mere child's play to 12-year-old Suborno Bari, a child prodigy who began giving university lectures at age 7. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with Suborno, who is currently ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

US set for IPO comeback as private equity firms seek to offload holdings

Bankers hope strong 2024 gains for Wall Street equities and pro-business policies will drive listings rebound

Financial Times - Jan. 5

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Tesla data helped police after Las Vegas truck explosion, but experts have wider privacy concerns

Data collected by Tesla on the driver and vehicle in the Las Vegas Cybertruck explosion and then shared with law enforcement has shined a spotlight on a difficult ethical question for the auto ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement

Plus: The FBI discovers a historic trove of homemade explosives, new details emerge in China’s hack of the US Treasury Department, and more.

Wired - Jan. 4

In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Chinese cyber firm linked to botnet attack sanctioned in US

The federal government hit Chinese cyber group Integrity Technology Group with new sanctions on Friday, citing alleged computer intrusion incidents against those in the U.S. At the direction of the ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Hollywood ushers in hard-to-predict awards season with Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave aim for awards this weekend but without an Oppenheimer-sized juggernaut, it all remains up in the air. Full list of Golden Globe nominations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety

Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Why is it so hard to arrest South Korea's impeached president?

Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by parliament and suspended from office.

BBC News - Jan. 3

FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift

Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of Meta

Financial Times - Jan. 3

How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

2 dead, 18 injured after small plane crash in Southern California

Two people are dead and 18 are injured after a small plane crashed into the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday, according to authorities. Ten of the people injured ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Google’s antitrust woes spark analyst downgrade of Alphabet’s stock

JMP Securities cited “the risk of antitrust penalties that could significantly impact Google’s U.S. distribution of search and search revenue.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Why it’s hard to be a friend of America

Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel shows the flaws in the ‘friendshoring’ approach

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816

2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.

BBC News - Jan. 1

Small-boat crossing arrivals to UK rose 25% in 2024, data shows

Home Office figures will add to pressure on Keir Starmer to curb irregular migration via English Channel

Financial Times - Jan. 1

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1

UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year

A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says. The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Google Privacy Sandbox Shift Hits Small Adtech Firms Hard

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