Topic: consumer spending
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US Video Game Spending to Hit $62.8 Billion by 2026
The U.S. video game industry is projected to grow to $62.8 billion by 2026, driven by strong consumer spending and a 3% increase from the previous year. Key growth drivers include the continued success of the Nintendo Switch 2 and major software releases like *Grand Theft Auto 6*, which are expec...
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OpenAI's Sora App Faces Challenges After Stellar Launch
OpenAI's Sora video-generation app is experiencing a significant slowdown, with sharp declines in user downloads and in-app spending following its initially spectacular launch. The app's momentum has been hampered by fierce competition from rivals like Google's Gemini and by copyright challenges ...
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India's App Downloads Hit 25.5B in 2025, Driven by AI & Microdramas
India leads the world in app downloads, reaching 25.5 billion in 2025, but remains outside the top twenty for consumer spending. The market is driven by explosive growth in AI assistant apps, with downloads surging to 602 million, and in microdrama platforms, whose downloads increased by over 350...
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Disneyland's Priciest Drink May Soon Vanish
Disneyland offers an extravagant $250 "cookie shot" featuring Louis XIII cognac in an edible chocolate glass, a significant price increase from 2022. This luxury item reflects a broader trend of rising consumer prices across the U.S., affecting both essentials and discretionary goods. The seasona...
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US Video Game Hardware Sales Plunge in November
U.S. video game hardware spending fell sharply in November, dropping 27% year-over-year to $695 million, the lowest November total since 2005. The market slump was driven by record-high console prices, with the average selling price reaching $439, discouraging buyers during the holiday season. De...
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YouTube Shorts Ads Now Have Comments on Mobile Web
YouTube Shorts ads now feature interactive comment sections for eligible advertisers and allow creators to include direct website links in branded content, enhancing engagement and conversion paths. The platform is expanding Shorts ad distribution to include mobile web browsers, significantly inc...
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