Sam Blumenthal
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Sam Blumenthal
Metaverse and
Everyone wants to talk metaverse, but what about advertising?
Compounding Thoughts • Facebook's Future
When the basis of competition changed away from pure processor performance to a low-power system the chip architecture needed to switch from being integrated (Intel) to being modular (ARM), the latter enabling an integrated BlackBerry then, and an integrated iPhone four years later. More broadly, breaking up a formerly integrated system —... See more
stratechery.com • Netflix and the Conservation of Attractive Profits - Stratechery by Ben Thompson
The new gaming features are integrated into the experience of browsing. The Treasure Spin appears at the top of a customer’s feed in the Tophatter app, and the skins they win are visible to all of the bidders on a particular product. “If you have time to spare and you’re looking for what to do in that time, we want to be top of mind in terms of a... See more
Michael Waters • Tophatter is bringing gamified commerce to the U.S.
“The Chinese consumer embraces technology a lot quicker, unfortunately, than the Western world,” said Bruno Schiavi, co-founder of Uncle Bud’s, which makes hemp and CBD topicals and lotions. “And I think the influencers in China really are true influencers. ... The Chinese consumers really trust these people, and it’s just the way of life in China... See more
CNBC • Singles Day sales to get tremendous lift from livestream events, as U.S. retailers play catch-up
