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The AI Super Brawl, NVIDIA’s OpenAI Gut Check, The World Eats Software

Welcome back to our Big Technology Agenda Setter newsletter, in your inboxes most Mondays from myself and journalist . This week we look at the Super Bowl ad fight, Nvidia’s forthcoming decision on OpenAI, and the market’s continued software conundrum. The Super Bowl advertising fight between OpenAI and Anthropic might’ve been more interesting than the […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

MoltBook Is A Warning

We’re publishing this story in partnership with Boston Globe Ideas, it will appear in print this weekend. AI agents have been gathering online by the thousands over the past week, debating their existence, attempting to date each other, building their own religion, concocting crypto schemes, and spewing gibberish. It’s all been happening on Moltbook, a […]
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OpenAI’s Latest Mega-Fundraise, Big Tech Earnings Week, Amazon Layoffs?

Sam Altman is fundraising again and the next round could be historic. The OpenAI CEO is reportedly in early talks with Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds about raising $50 billion, a round that could give his company a valuation between $750 billion and $850 billion and eclipse its own record-setting $40 billion SoftBank investment fulfilled […]
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AI Davos: Four Reflections From The World’s Most Exclusive Tech Conference

Regards from the train leaving Davos, a beautiful ride flanked by sharp mountains, small villages, and lots of snow. The past week’s World Economic Forum here brought leaders in politics, finance, and technology together for conversations about the future of business and the world. The entire event took place along one main street in the […]
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AI and the Age of Individual Empowerment

Artificial intelligence adoption is starting to split into two trajectories. Enterprises eager to implement the technology are straining to do so effectively. Their large-scale, ambitious pilots have struggled to get past entrenched organizational habits, new security considerations, and the technology’s limits. Individuals, meanwhile, are gaining access to a new set of powerful tools, like Claude […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

How to buy your first VeeFriends NFT with a Credit Card

Hey everyone! This post is for friends and community members who are ready to finally buy their first VeeFriends NFT (which is the most important VeeFriends collectible in our universe… The post How to buy your first VeeFriends NFT with a Credit Card appeared first on Gary Vaynerchuk.
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  1. Data & Insights

Engaging U.S. soccer fans ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™

Soccer fandom in the U.S. is gaining momentum in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. And with this growing audience, brand sponsors and advertisers need to understand who these fans are and how they’re engaging to capitalize on this rising popularity.  The tournament is set to significantly boost soccer’s popularity, with 37% of the […]
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Lost Bitcoin Wallet Passwords Fuel Rise of Crypto Recovery Services

Source: Crypto Recovers (EZ Newswire) ZOETERMEER, Netherlands — Billions of dollars in Bitcoin are locked away due to forgotten passwords, misplaced recovery phrases and discarded hardware. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis estimated in 2020 that about 20% of all mined Bitcoin may be inaccessible. More recent research from Unchained Capital suggests as many as 3.8 million […]
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Who Moved My Meal? How C-Stores Are Winning the Foodservice Race

  In a post-pandemic landscape where consumer habits have shifted faster than a TikTok trend, convenience stores (c-stores) have emerged as unlikely champions in the foodservice arena according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. While legacy restaurant chains struggle to regain foot traffic and relevance, c-stores are thriving by embracing […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

GameStop sales jump on collectibles, hardware growth

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The retailer reported a second quarter net income of $168.6 million and valued the period’s Bitcoin holdings at nearly $529 million. Published Sept. 10, 2025 A GameStop storefront. The company’s Q2 net sales increased nearly 22% year over year. Daphne Howland/Retail Dive “}]] 
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Midori Earth’s NKP Web3 Platform Redefines Access to Tokenized, Institutional-Grade Impact Projects

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — Midori Earth, an international impact infrastructure development company headquartered in Asunción, has rapidly established itself as a leading force in global impact finance through its Web3 layer, Non Kyoto Protocol (NKP). The platform opens direct access to high-value projects delivering measurable ecological, sustainable, and societal benefits, opportunities once reserved for sovereign funds, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Walmart and Amazon Consider Launching Stablecoins

Large retailers are finally embracing cryptocurrencies as they become a more mainstream method of financial transfers. So much so, even Walmart and Amazon are reportedly exploring options to create their own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins for consumers. According to a Wall Street Journal inside source, Amazon is in the exploratory phase of issuing a stablecoin for […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

GameStop Announces Plans To Potentially Buy Up to $1.75B More Bitcoin, But Investors Are Spooked

Video games and collectibles retailer GameStop, hot on the heels of its mixed Q1 2025 financial report, is now making headlines for a bold plan to potentially invest even more deeply into Bitcoin than it currently has. According to a June 11 note shared to its investor portal, GameStop plans to raise $1.75 billion via […]
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  1. Data & Insights

White Castle and Heelys Launch Iconic Nostalgia-Fueled Collaboration

White Castle has partnered with Heelys to launch a limited-edition collection of White Castle-branded Heelys shoes. The original wheeled sneaker’s collaboration with the legendary fast-food restaurant is currently available on Heelys’ website. These new, branded shoes are named “White Castle Slider Riders.” Heelys are versatile sneakers designed with a hidden twist: removable wheels in the heels. With […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

iDen2 Expands Leadership Team With Key Hires Across Identity, Product, and Growth

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — iDen2, the company building the future of digital identity infrastructure, today announced the addition of three senior leaders to its team: Marius Scurtescu, Rodolfo Ergueta, and Erika Hakala. The hires come as iDen2 enters a new phase of product development and market expansion, following continued momentum across partnerships and engineering. Each […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Convenience retailer SPAR live with Bitcoin payments over Lightning Network in Switzerland store

Bitcoin payments are now accepted at SPAR stores in Switzerland, starting with Zug. Customers can scan a QR code at the register, and complete their payment using Bitcoin over the Lightning Network – with fees said to be as low as $0.04. This has gone live on BTC Map, a community driven project highlighting stores […]
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  1. Data & Insights

1Q25 Financial Services PM Chartbook

Access the 1Q25 Financial Services PM Chartbook A concise yet comprehensive resource featuring over 20+ slides of charts, tables, and insights on key trends and performance drivers across our Financial Services tickers. This streamlined resource provides a quick, high-level read while capturing the essential data and bigger-picture insights you need. Inside the Chartbook: BNPL: US […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Trump Tariffs: How Brands Can Navigate the Fallout

Following President Trump’s Liberation Day announcement of sweeping reciprocal tariffs, the world watched as markets convulsed, consumers recoiled, and economists scrambled to recalibrate. The stock market nosedived, crypto cratered, and within 48 hours, headlines were predicting a new era of economic instability—one whose ripple effects will be felt long beyond America’s borders. Uncertainty Surges: A […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Okay, I’m Starting to Think AI Can Do My Job After All

We’re publishing today’s story in partnership with Boston Globe Ideas, We’re publishing today’s story in partnership with Boston Globe Ideas, I’ve had a gnawing feeling lately about AI. Although the prophecies that chatbots would take our jobs have so far been false, the underlying technology’s evolution is making me believe it may soon automate much […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Prof G Markets: Is Breaking Up Intel The Right Move? + The New Gold Rush

Follow Prof G Markets: Apple Podcasts Spotify  Ed and Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, open the show by discussing January’s housing starts data, X’s latest funding round, and the growing wave of companies emulating MicroStrategy’s approach to bitcoin. Then Josh unpacks the potential breakup of Intel. He breaks down how Intel’s […]
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  1. Data & Insights

HOOD Launch Webcast

Join Mike Ganian and Sarah Hughes on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET for an in-depth discussion of our upcoming HOOD launch. Key discussion topics include: Volume and DARTs trends across equities, options, and crypto Transacting user trends, including cohort performance and retention Retail market share within the crypto space Having trouble registering? […]
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The Super Bowl Ad Formula

The Super Bowl is the biggest high wire act in marketing. The media alone costs $7 million for a 30 second spot to reach an audience of more than 100 million people. So this is when marketers pull out all the stops. And yet they also tend to play it safe by following tried-and-true conventions. […]
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Leader in Bitcoin Mining, LJ Mining Enables Users to Generate Passive Cryptocurrency Earnings

Lancashire, United Kingdom — LJ Mining has become a leading platform in the mining industry amid the growth of cryptocurrency transactions. For beginners looking for an attractive option to generate a steady income with minimal effort, cloud mining offers an attractive option. Appeal of New Energy Cloud Mining Cloud mining has long been a favorite […]
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Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go Are Gone A Historical Retrospective on Amazon’s Grocery Experiments & the Road Ahead

  On January 27, 2026, Amazon confirmed what many analysts had quietly anticipated: its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go store banners are being shuttered across the U.S., ending a decade of experimentation in brick-and-mortar grocery retail. According to Amazon, all 57 Amazon Fresh grocery stores and 15 Amazon Go locations are slated to close imminently […]
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BREAKING NEWS:  Amazon Bails Out Of Physical Stores Business, Closing Go And Fresh Stores

Amazon announced today that it is closing its 57 Amazon Fresh Stores and 15 Amazon Go stores.  With the exception of Whole Foods, which it acquired for $13.7 billion in 2017, it will now be out of the bricks-and-mortar business for the time being. The company’s food retail focus now will be on expanding its […]
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December E-Grocery Sales Hit $12.7 Billion, Up 32% YOY

The latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey is out, reporting that “monthly U.S. online grocery sales accelerated dramatically in December, with total sales surging 32% year-over-year (YOY) to finish the month with a record high $12.7 billion … This robust performance reflects higher order frequency, spending rates, and a larger user base than December […]
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NRF 2026 review: AI grabs the spotlight as retail technology steps into its next chapter

By James Pepper, Vista Technology Support A Brief Introduction to NRF and How the Show Is Structured Every January, the National Retail Federation’s ‘Retail’s Big Show’ transforms New York’s Javits Centre into one of the most influential gatherings in the global retail calendar. Tens of thousands of professionals arrive to explore new technologies, exchange ideas, […]
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