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Can X (née Twitter) Be the Everything App?

Fulfilling a move that Elon Musk has telegraphed for months, the Twitter brand is gone, and X now lives there. How does this track to his explicit ambitions to build the ‘everything app?’

Is Apple GPT the Death Knell for Siri?

Rumors have been swirling about Apple’s R&D in AI. Known as “Apple GPT.” It’s allegedly being tested internally among employees, with a wider rollout to come next year. The big question: what does this mean for Siri?

Localogy Modern Commerce Monitor : Do SMBs Prefer Live Sales or Self-Serve?

Where Does SaaS Meet SMB Expectations (and Where Doesn’t It)?

Benchmark Bytes is a series that examines Localogy’s original data on SMB tech deployment. Based on its recent Small Business Trends report, each installment drills down on a data excerpt and draws out meaning for Localogy Insider readers.

Adobe Firefly: One Billion Served

Adobe Firefly has reached one billion images generated. This comes four months after the tool launched – a pace that is propelled by Firefly’s positioning in the ubiquitous creative cloud.

Not Your Grandfather’s Google Calendar

The humble online calendar is advancing. This longstanding and unsexy format rarely gets updates. But in the last few weeks alone, we’ve noticed an uptick in updates to calendar tech. 

Where Do SMB In-Person Software Sales Go Wrong?

What are SMBs’ Biggest Reasons for Not Adopting SaaS?

Benchmark Bytes is a series that examines Localogy’s original data on SMB tech deployment. Based on its recent Small Business Trends report, each installment drills down on a data excerpt and draws out meaning for Localogy Insider readers.

As Instagram Retreats, TikTok Emerges As a Shopping Destination

Will TikTok Break into Native eCommerce?

We continue to track clues that TikTok has its own homegrown eCommerce program brewing. Known as “Trendy Beat” it’s a shopping section where TikTok will act natively as an eCommerce store, similar to Amazon.

Will Enterprise Device Management Boost Vision Pro Adoption?

Apple Vision Pro: Playing the Long Game

What is Apple Vision Pro? Who’s it meant for? And how does it fit into Apple’s future-proofing plan for its hardware business? We go deep on the device’s role in a signature Apple product lifecycle. 

Bluehost Launches WonderSuite to Up-Level SMB Websites

Bluehost has announced a feature that’s meant to help SMBs build advanced websites. Known as WonderSuite, it’s a sort of digital co-pilot for the creation and ongoing management of business websites.

How AI Can Be a Strong Partner for SMB Growth

What are SMBs’ Biggest Reasons for Adopting SaaS?

Benchmark Bytes is a series that examines Localogy’s original data on SMB tech deployment. Based on its recent Small Business Trends report, each installment drills down on a data excerpt and draws out meaning for Localogy Insider readers.

Amazon Taps SMBs for Last-Mile Delivery

Amazon’s latest move is to tap small businesses as last-mile delivery resources. The idea is that local salons and coffee shops can make some extra scratch by delivering packages for Amazon.

Chatmeter Embracing AI-based Risk Monitoring Localogy

Chatmeter Rethinks Customer Surveys

Chatmeter has launched a new product to inform and empower local businesses with better customer knowledge. Known as Surveys, it lets businesses create their own surveys and gain access to customer insights to guide business decisions.

What Are SMBs' Favorite Channels to Purchase SaaS? Localogy

What SaaS Functions are SMBs Drawn to?

Benchmark Bytes is a series that examines Localogy’s original data on SMB tech deployment. Based on its recent Small Business Trends report, each installment drills down on a data excerpt and draws out meaning for Localogy Insider readers.

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Snapchat+ Reaches 4 Million Paid Subscribers

The latest Snapchat+ milestone is that it has reached 4 million paid users. That’s up from 3 million in April, 2 million in February and 1 million in August – indicating not only healthy user growth but accelerated adoption.

Google Puts Lens Front & Center

Google has taken the latest step in its ongoing efforts to make visual search a thing. It’s integrating Google Lens deeper into iOS via the Chrome browser. We examine drivers & dynamics

Gannett: ‘Why We’re Suing Google’

The media and tech worlds collided yet again this week when it was revealed that publishing giant Gannett has filed a suit against Google, alleging monopoly practices. We examine ins and outs.