Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) recently investigated practices in the country’s search advertising market. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: Focus on Targeted Search Ads: The investigation centered on targeted search ads, where users see ads relevant to their search queries. The FTC examined potential limitations on competition in this growing area. Yahoo Japan … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for coffee shops to embrace digital solutions. This surge in demand is fueling innovation in the coffee shop software space, with companies like Dripos emerging to simplify operations for independent shops. Pre-Pandemic Landscape: Traditionally, point-of-sale (POS) systems like Square addressed basic coffee shop needs. However, many shops relied on … Read more
The future of TikTok in the US became less clear after President Biden signed a bill that could lead to the app’s removal from app stores. Here’s a breakdown of the situation: US Concerns and Potential Divestiture: The bill, passed by both houses of Congress, raises national security concerns regarding TikTok’s ownership by ByteDance, a … Read more
Michigan-based watchmaker Shinola is once again using its platform to advocate for criminal justice reform, particularly concerning cannabis-related arrests. Their latest initiative involves the limited-edition Grassland Runwell watch. Continuing the Fight: Shinola isn’t new to this space. In 2020, they launched the Twenty After Four Detrola watch, with proceeds benefiting organizations championed by rapper and … Read more
Kind Idaho, an advocacy group, is making another attempt to legalize medical cannabis in Idaho. This conservative state remains one of the few in the US with a complete ban on all forms of cannabis. Medical Use in Focus: The group emphasizes that their proposal focuses solely on legalizing medical cannabis for patients with qualifying … Read more