#competition

#competition

Shares in Snap soared 25% post higher revenue, attracting more advertisers and reaching 422 million daily app users. [ more ]

Snap's revenue exceeds expectations, with shares surging 26% after revealing strong Q1 performance. [ more ]

Nike is cutting 740 jobs in its Oregon headquarters as part of a broader downsizing strategy due to market challenges and competition. [ more ]

Forward Awards celebrate innovative email marketing by Mailchimp customers. [ more ]

Facebook is updating its mobile video player to default to vertical format, similar to TikTok and Instagram Reels.

The new video player will have features like a full-screen option for horizontal videos and a slider for navigation. [ more ]

The London Zoo is offering a Junior Zookeeper experience through a nationwide competition for children aged 11-15 to inspire future conservationists and zookeepers. [ more ]

Peres Jepchirchir broke the women's-only world record at the London Marathon with a time of 2:16:16, surpassing Mary Keitany's previous mark. [ more ]

The National Portrait Gallery annual painting prize shortlisted artists Watling, Williams, and Chambers, showcasing unique and diverse approaches to portraiture. [ more ]

Dripos raised $11M in Series A funding to revolutionize coffee shop operations with their all-in-one software platform. [ more ]

Bayern Munich faces challenges in finding a replacement manager amidst growing competition and limited options. [ more ]

Biglaw firm Morris Nichols increases associate salaries to $210,000, aiming to attract and retain top legal talent. [ more ]

Man United, Chelsea, and Arsenal competing for RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko amid Man United's need to boost goal-scoring abilities. [ more ]

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF IBIT achieved 70 consecutive days of net inflows, garnering significant traction. [ more ]

Man United eyeing Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy for left-back position in upcoming transfer window. [ more ]

Clubs are actively pursuing key players with substantial release clauses.

Top European clubs are in a competitive transfer market for emerging talents. [ more ]

Chelsea aims for their first Women's Champions League title. [ more ]

Stan Collymore warns Bukayo Saka about potential competition from Cole Palmer for England's national team spot. [ more ]

Bukayo Saka's England place could be threatened by Cole Palmer due to a lingering injury and Palmer's impressive form. [ more ]

Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati praises Chelsea's depth and competitive nature ahead of Women's Champions League semi-finals. [ more ]

Tesla announced price cuts on vehicles and full self-driving software, causing stock drop.

Lower prices benefit buyers but concern investors over potential reduced profits. [ more ]

Tesla slashed prices on Model X, Model Y, and Model S by $2,000 in the U.S., China, and other countries. [ more ]

Tesla announced layoffs of over 10% of its global workforce due to falling sales and increased competition in the electric vehicle market. [ more ]

Bilal Coulibaly's participation in the NBA Summer League depends on his selection for the French men's national basketball team. [ more ]

Barcelona is considering signing Dani Olmo, but may have to trigger his release clause due to competition and financial constraints. [ more ]

The London Marathon is set to host an exceptionally competitive field, potentially surpassing Olympic difficulty levels due to the record-breaking participants. [ more ]

Runner gesture controversy at Beijing Half Marathon highlights the murky line between sportsmanship and competition. [ more ]

A controversial display of sportsmanship or cheating occurred during a marathon in Beijing. [ more ]

Fans can participate in playoff prediction contest, using confidence pool set-up with point values for team selections and bonus points for correct series length predictions. [ more ]

Konrad Laimer focuses on team success over personal struggles, aiming for Champions League victory. [ more ]

Spurs have been given a boost in their chances of signing RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo in the summer transfer window. [ more ]

Tuchel's likely starting lineup against Arsenal includes De Ligt and Dier in defense

Competition in midfield and attacking positions for Bayern Munich's upcoming game [ more ]

Chelsea is still interested in signing Barcelona defender Jules Kounde due to his versatility and potential to strengthen their defense. [ more ]

Investors view legislative efforts against TikTok as a positive for Snap. [ more ]

TikTok Notes is seen as a direct competition to Instagram, offering a similar platform for photo and text sharing.

Some TikTok users have reported pop-ups indicating that their photo posts will be shared on TikTok Notes with an option to opt out. [ more ]

TikTok is developing an Instagram rival app named TikTok Notes.

Users have the option to share their TikTok photo posts on the upcoming app or to opt-out. [ more ]

TikTok is reportedly launching a photo-sharing app called TikTok Notes.

Users have the option to opt out of having their photos automatically uploaded to TikTok Notes. [ more ]

President Biden announced plans to increase tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, aiming to protect American workers and ensure fair competition. [ more ]

Fordham Track and Field faced a setback in momentum at the Larry Ellis Invitational, struggling to perform at their usual level. [ more ]

Germany's Chancellor aims to strengthen economic ties with China despite efforts to reduce dependence on the Chinese market. [ more ]

Mike Brown focused on the present and preparing for the next game, not sentimentality towards former team's uncertain future. [ more ]

Steph Curry will be an Olympian for the first time at Paris 2024 representing the United States. [ more ]

Both Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro and Kim Hyeong-Tae, director of Stellar Blade, express jealousy towards each other's abilities and successes. [ more ]

Price increase for EA Play subscriptions: standard and Pro tiers raised, aligning with market value.

Existing subscribers unaffected until May 10; service comparable to Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, Ubisoft+. [ more ]

Apple loses top spot to Samsung due to sales drop. [ more ]

The film 'Challengers' directed by Luca Guadagnino explores desire and competition in a sweaty tennis love triangle, emphasizing the importance of lust for life. [ more ]

The Lakers face uncertainty in their playoff seeding due to recent injuries, needing other teams to lose or stumble to improve their position. [ more ]

Despite winning more games this season, the Lakers are further away from earning a first-round playoff spot compared to last season.

The Western Conference has become more competitive in 2023-24 due to the rise of some teams offsetting declines from others. [ more ]

AI model updates were released by OpenAI, Google, and Mistral following Meta's announcement of Llama AI version 3.

Meta Chief AI Scientist emphasized the importance of 'objective-driven' AI technology over saturating the market. [ more ]

Nvidia's shares dropped by 5% due to competition in AI chip market

Intel's Gaudi 3 chip provides better price performance and efficiency than Nvidia's H100 [ more ]

China accuses EU of protectionism and distortion of subsidies definition in wind turbine investigation.

European Union conducts investigations into Chinese companies for unfair advantage in competition and subsidies issue. [ more ]

Google announces Axion processor, claiming superior performance and energy efficiency compared to existing options.

Axion release puts Google in competition with other companies offering Arm-based CPUs for data centers. [ more ]

More than half of Gen Zers aspire to be influencers attracted by the potential for self-employment and high earnings.

The influencer landscape has evolved, becoming more competitive and requiring deliberate strategies for success. [ more ]

Utica's hunger and aggressive play led to their success against Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Marlies failed to capitalize on power plays and showed lackluster performance in critical moments. [ more ]

Manchester, NH, has become a highly competitive real estate market due to affordability and lack of state income or sales taxes

Locals and out-of-state buyers are driving competition for homes in Manchester's booming real estate market [ more ]

The Samsung Galaxy A55 maintained its top position amidst tough competition from Motorola Edge 50 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy A35, Galaxy M55, and Galaxy A54 lost their positions in the chart, impacting Samsung's presence significantly. [ more ]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a winning streak, moving up to the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference standings.

The competition in the Western Conference is tight, with just two games separating the No. 6 Phoenix Suns from the No. 9 Sacramento Kings. [ more ]

Leadership changes in top English football clubs Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

Intense competition in the ongoing title race between Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City. [ more ]

Trans Mountain's expanded oil pipeline will start commercial operations earlier than expected on May 1, defying previous estimates of a second-quarter startup.

The expansion of Trans Mountain is crucial for increasing oil shipments from Canada's British Columbia coast to Asia and the U.S. West Coast, aiming to address the issue of capped oil output due to full pipelines. [ more ]

Supermarket chains are rapidly opening new stores to stay ahead of mergers and competition.

Incentives like discount prices, BOGOs, and membership programs are being used to attract consumers and increase sales. [ more ]

Alternative TV currencies like Comscore and VideoAmp gain traction alongside Nielsen and iSpot.

Collaboration among TV currencies to standardize data faces resistance, and each currency embraces its unique selling points. [ more ]