How to Sell Stuff When AI Does the Shopping
The traditional online shopping funnel is collapsing thanks to AI search. Brands now need an awareness-first content strategy, treating their product pages as living infrastructure to keep up.
Month: December 2025
Pierce Manufacturing Bets Big to Shrink Fire Truck Wait Times
Fire truck maker Pierce Manufacturing is pouring nearly $150 million into modernizing its plants. The goal? To finally beat the supply chain delays and get back to normal delivery times for fire departments.
AI Job Search Burnout Is Making Candidates Ghost Employers
A new report reveals that AI is backfiring in the hiring process. Candidates are ghosting recruiters at record rates, often because automated systems make them feel disconnected and unimportant.
Nintendo Kills Its Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle Early
According to a leaked GameStop memo, Nintendo has ended production of the popular Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle ahead of schedule. The bundle, which offered a $30 discount, was supposed to be available through Fall 2025. Now, retailers are being told to expect only the base console moving forwa
Samsung Kills Galaxy S26 Edge After iPhone Air Flops
The ultra-thin flagship phone experiment appears to be over. According to a new report, Samsung has completely stopped work on the Galaxy S26 Edge, a direct response to the market’s tepid reaction to both its S25 Edge and Apple’s iPhone Air.
Clearwater Analytics Sells for $8.4 Billion to Private Equity Group
Clearwater Analytics, a cloud-based investment management platform, has agreed to be acquired by a private equity consortium. The deal values the fintech at a staggering $8.4 billion and will see it delist from public markets.
Apple’s New Siri Delayed to 2026, But There’s a Plan
Apple is taking its time with AI, pushing a major Siri overhaul to 2026. The delay follows a muted WWDC and hints at a potential partnership with Google’s Gemini to catch up.
Visa’s Plan to Make AI Shopping Bots Feel Safe and Simple
Visa is tackling the next frontier of e-commerce: AI agents that can make purchases on your behalf. Their strategy focuses on building a universal trust layer so these bots feel as safe and seamless as a regular card payment, without merchants having to rebuild everything.
Google Assistant Gets a Reprieve on Your Galaxy Phone
Google has pushed back its deadline to replace Google Assistant with Gemini on mobile devices. The switch, originally slated for late 2025, is now officially delayed until 2026. This gives Assistant a temporary stay of execution on phones like Samsung Galaxies.
PowerPoint’s New AI Explainer Is a Lifesaver for Bad Slides
Microsoft is rolling out a new “Explainer” feature for PowerPoint, powered by Copilot. It lets users right-click on dense slides for instant, simplified breakdowns. This could be a game-changer for deciphering jargon-heavy presentations.