Consumer Internet

Automotive supplier MKDWELL is betting its future on the IoT with a $240M all-share buyout, radically diluting shares to chase smart home growth.

Despite sharp yearly declines, Truecaller shows sequential recovery by shifting to subscriptions and launching new ventures like eSIMs, signaling a major strategic pivot.

A new AI concierge promises to find your soulmate via text. But the real goal isn't just love—it's a strategic play for a new frontier in consumer AI.

A new partnership embeds pet emotion AI into smartphones, signaling a strategic pivot to capture the multi-billion dollar pet-tech market. This is the new frontier.

With its Q2 earnings call on August 4, Match Group faces a critical test. Can its portfolio adapt to a new era of 'conscious consumption' in dating?

As Meta preps its Q2 2026 results, all eyes are on its dual strategy. Can its AI-powered ad engine fund the costly metaverse vision?

Regulatory tailwinds and a user-first feature set are fueling Opera's surge in Western markets, revealing cracks in the long-held browser monopoly.

A class action lawsuit against Roblox is more than a legal battle. It signals the end of the digital economy's growth-at-all-costs era.

Fanvue's run rate doubled to $200M in five months. We analyze how its AI-first strategy is redefining creator monetization and challenging the industry's giants.

Care.com's appointment of Chekesha Kidd to lead its benefits division isn't just a new hire. It's a strategic move into the heart of the modern workplace dilemma.

Taboola's expanded OPPO deal isn't just another partnership. It's a strategic push into mobile's most valuable, and contested, digital territory.

Montreal's Salutt Inc. launches Ready to Date, betting its 'Love Compass' can fix a broken dating scene. But can it overcome the user density paradox?

Domus Next is betting its new proactive AI, SuperNori, can solve the mental load of family logistics. But can it win consumer trust in an era of AI anxiety?

With its iOS app approved, Hop-on Inc.'s Digitalage platform is live. Can its aggressive 85/15 revenue split and patent-pending tech reshape a $250B market?

A landmark IP deal between Adeia and RPX reveals a new playbook for how industry giants are de-risking innovation and building the AI-powered future of e-commerce.

Gander Social launches with a bold promise: a Canadian-owned, privacy-first alternative. But can a network built on ideals survive in a world of giants?

With profits up 84% and all regions in the black, Prosus is proving its AI-powered ecosystem is more than a vision. Is this the future of tech investment?

Canada's Bill C-34 aims to shield kids from online harm, but it's more than a law. It's a high-stakes challenge to Big Tech's power and a bid for digital sovereignty.

With 10,000 paying users before launch, Tomo's AI life coach is a hit. But can a text-based confidant truly build our best selves?

Hint App is rebranding astrology not as prediction, but as AI-powered reflection. This strategic pivot taps into a growing desire for emotional clarity.