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Your car might just become the new smart home hub for your house. Samsung has expanded SmartThings integration, enabling drivers to control their smart home devices directly from their car’s infotainment system. It’s called Car-to-Home. Building on the earlier Home-to-Car capability that allowed users to monitor their cars from inside the house, the Car-to-Home feature flips the functionality so you can control your smart home appliances, such as air conditioners, lighting sy

CBS News is undergoing a significant restructuring that will result in layoffs affecting about 6% of its workforce and the closure of its long-running radio division CBS News Radio, marking the end of an era for one of the industry’s most historic news services. In a memo to staff, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski described the cuts as a “difficult day,” noting that dozens of employees will be impacted. The layoffs represent the second round of

Roku has launched its NCAA March Madness Zone, a new branded destination for fans following the tournament. Created in close partnership with TNT Sports and CBS Sports, the zone offers a streamlined way to follow every live game, match highlights, and more. Available throughout the four weeks of March Madness, the zone also allows fans to set game reminders for their must-see match-ups and check final scores with the new score‑strip row. The NCAA March Madness Zone offers com

Pebble Gear, a global leader in children’s technology, today announced a radical evolution of its GameStore Junior platform, relaunching under the new name of PebblePlay Store, a premium service designed exclusively for children, available on the Pebble Play range of child focused tablets. Carefully curated by hand, each game and app featured on the PebblePlay Store has been certified as suitable for younger players, providing peace of mind for parents and guardians. Designed

TNA Wrestling and iHeartMedia have launched a multiplatform partnership for 2026, integrating iHeart branding across live events, TV, and digital platforms. The deal includes sponsorship of pay-per-view pre-shows and fan experiences, while leveraging iHeart's podcast, radio, and streaming reach to expand audience engagement and connect fans nationwide.

After years of slow growth, audio advertising may be starting to turn a corner. Madison Ave. and Wall St. says the sector posted its first quarterly gain since 2022 late last year, and emerging trends in digital audio and programmatic buying could create new opportunities for the industry. The firm is boosting its overall advertising outlook for 2026, a move that comes despite risks of spiking inflation tied to energy costs.

The latest edition of Edison Research’s Infinite Dial finds 85% of Americans age 12 and older now use social media, equal to roughly 246 million people. While that overall penetration has remained relatively steady in recent years, the data shows audiences are increasingly spread across a wider mix of platforms. Facebook remains the most widely used social media platform, with 68% of Americans reporting they use the service. Instagram ranks second with 54% reach, followed by

Building on last year's category expansion into griddles, coolers, its most-advanced smokeless fire pits, and propane fire pits, Solo Stove is entering the next phase of its product and category expansion strategy. The brand—known for creating the world's most popular smokeless fire pits—is continuing to expand its portfolio across fire, cooking, and cooling with new innovations designed for flexibility and portability, all built with world-class quality and durability for ou

Rocket Alumni Solutions , the top recognition software company for athletics and alumni engagement, is highlighting the growing role of technology in shaping the future of college sports as conference tournaments begin across the country on the road to NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Last week, the Big 12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament tipped off at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The tournament opened with a matchup between Arizona State University a

Edison Research’s “Share Of Ear” report for Q4 2025 brings good news for AM/FM radio, especially when it comes to in-car listening. The study shows that 53% of listening to over-the-air AM/FM radio took place in vehicles in 2025, up from 42% 10 years ago. Meanwhile, AM/FM radio continues to dominate ad-supported audio time spent in cars among persons 18+, with a whopping 83% share.