Rumors about an Apple-branded TV have resurfaced, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reporting that the company is evaluating the idea as it focuses on smart home technology. Apple reportedly is developing a display to manage smart home products, expected to debut in March, with Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claiming that Apple is in development on a smart home camera.

Netflix has maintained the lowest churn rate among premium streaming services over the past two years despite price increases, Parrot Analytics says. The research firm cites Netflix's first-mover advantage, a vast library of original content and a heavy investment in technology to keep subscribers engaged.

Use of social network site Bluesky has spiked to over 15 million in recent weeks as searches for alternatives to Meta's Threads and Elon Musk's X surge. The influx of new users has posed some challenges for the platform, which is dealing with moderation issues, system glitches, site outages and differing user expectations.

Audience data plays a vital role in helping the radio industry enhance listener loyalty and personalize content, Jacobs Media Strategies' Fred Jacobs and Consumer Technology Association's Brian Comiskey said during a Forecast 2025 discussion this week. Radio stations can also leverage AI for localization, and must work to maintain in-dash engagement with consumers as vehicle infotainment systems evolve, the panelists said.

Most retail and consumer goods CEOs are confident about their companies' growth prospects even amid concerns about economic uncertainty, cost-of-living challenges, trade regulation changes and geopolitical conflicts affecting their organizations, according to a KPMG International report. CEOs are also using their pandemic experiences to prepare for potential disruptions and plan to use generative AI and other technologies to drive growth.

Most retailers have not taken adequate steps to eliminate toxic chemicals in packaging, which can cause diseases such as cancer and diabetes, according to a report from Toxic-Free Future. Companies such as Apple, Sephora, Target and Walmart have made significant progress in using safer materials, while others, including Publix, Trader Joe's and McDonald's, received failing grades.