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Apple might intro lighter Vision Pro, glasses by 2027
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Apple might develop a version of Vision Pro that weighs 40% less than the current model by 2027, predicts Ming-Chi Kuo. The industry analyst notes that "Apple views head-mounted devices as the next major trend in consumer electronics" and that it might release the Vision Air as well as smart glasses by 2027.
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While most people who use connected TV for shopping buy digital goods, roughly 7.5 million homes recently used the format to purchase physical items, Adeia and Parks Associates report. CTV could also become a forum for sports betting, as 32% of viewers who watch sports said they'd be interested in using streaming services for wagers around live events.
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Audi brings the fun on road trips with in-car games
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Gaming has become a seamless part of the Audi in-car experience with the integration of AirConsole. Passengers can now use their smartphones as controllers to access a range of games, including trivia, party and racing titles, directly through the car's infotainment system.
Full Story: Radio World (6/26) 
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TBWA\Chiat\Day, LG air AI-driven "Radio Optimism"
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LG Electronics' "Radio Optimism" is a 24/7 digital radio station that uses AI to create personalized songs in an effort to help people reconnect. The campaign from TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, available in English and Spanish with more languages to follow, enables users to produce custom music tracks for loved ones, addressing findings from an LG study that shows increasing difficulty in forming real friendships.
Full Story: Ad Age (tiered subscription model) (6/27),  Marketing Dive (6/26) 
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Retail Trends
Daydream sees AI as a fashion ecommerce change agent
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Daydream, co-founded by Julie Bornstein, is on a mission to use agentic AI to revolutionize fashion ecommerce. The platform, which operates on an affiliate model with more than 200 retailers and 8,000 brand partners, uses a chat-based interface to offer personalized shopping experiences, addressing issues such as high return rates and impersonal browsing. The AI-driven approach interprets user intent and guides users through decisions, setting Daydream apart from competitors that retrofitted AI into existing platforms.
Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (6/26) 
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