#consumer-skepticism

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fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Taboola: EV Controversy Drives Huge Readership Spike

High costs and long charge times has led to a decline in demand for electric vehicles over recent months, with news headlines reflecting this trend. But with the UK's deadline for ending the sale of petrol cars set for 2035, this certainly isn't the end for electric vehicles. Publishers will be watching out to see how this story unfolds over the coming months.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Why plant-based meats are still expensive

In 2019, the plant-based meat industry experienced explosive growth. Investors poured hundreds of millions of dollars into companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Fast-food giants like McDonald's and Burger King rolled out plant-based burgers nationwide. Even celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Katy Perry backed the movement.
Food & drink
Marketing
fromSemafor
3 weeks ago

AI Super Bowl ads show tech divides

Anthropic and Amazon's Super Bowl AI ads drew backlash for appearing out-of-touch and mis-targeting audiences, while OpenAI appealed to tech-savvy users.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

OpenAI keeps giving hints on its Jony Ive-designed mystery device. I'm still not excited.

Trust me when I say that I am absolutely thrilled by the chance to blow some money on a new gadget. I really am. I love a gizmo, a device, a widget, or a doohickey. When I see some new electronic thingamabob that might make my life easier or more enjoyable, I want it. And yet, I am really scratching my head about why I would want or need the new device that OpenAI is working on - whatever it is.
Apple
Real estate
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Crypto and the Housing Market: What You Need to Know

Most Americans remain hesitant to use cryptocurrency in real estate transactions due to perceived volatility, reliability concerns, and limited awareness of crypto's role in homebuying.
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

They Spent Thousands of Dollars to Go on Luxury Writers Retreats. They Left Never Wanting to Pick Up a Pen Again.

Luxury writers' retreats charge thousands for spa-like amenities, leisure activities, and gourmet meals, prompting doubts about value and who can afford them.
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