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Privacy concerns are often considered to be the biggest reason against owning a smart speaker like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)'s Echo or Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL)'s Google Home. After all, the devices are always listening, and tech giants are notorious for gathering as much...

Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP)'s over-exposure to the coveted teen demographic group isn't a secret but a new survey reveals the extent of its dominance. American teenagers are as loyal to Snap as "Brutus was to Caesar," Statista commented on Piper Jaffray's bi-annual "Taking Stock With Teens" survey. As a...

Binge-watching is as popular today as it has ever been, Statista reported. Consumers appear to no longer favor the traditional TV series model of one new episode per week and prefer the ability to watch as many episodes as they want at a time, Statista said while citing a study by YouGov....

Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX)'s stock continued Monday to hit new all-time highs after the company confirmed a price increase for its two highest membership tiers. The price increase does mark the third of its kind since the video streaming option was launched in 2011, Statista highlighted. Granted...

Many Americans are questioning the sagacity of the nation’s existing gun control laws in the wake of the tragic shooting that occurred outside MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)’s Mandalay Bay Hotel. One thing that’s not in question is the American preoccupation with firearms...

Social media companies are battling it out tooth-and-nail for market share in the massive, high-growth industry. Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB)’s 121-percent gain and Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR)’s 66-percent loss highlight just how much is at stake for these companies and their investors....

Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) shares rocketed more than 60 percent in their inaugural trading day, inciting some traders to wonder if this would herald the return of the high flying IPO market. Shares closed at $23.50 after the IPO was priced at $14. Other market commentators were left stupefied by what...

President Donald Trump, despite his electoral victory, has not succeeded in winning the hearts of Americans — if hearts can be measured with approval ratings.  A new poll released Wednesday shows a majority of Americans were embarrassed about Trump holding the Oval Office. The ...

Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) (OTCMKTS: NTDOY) is looking to continue the positive momentum it generated from the NES Classic Edition this week when it releases the $80 Super NES Classic Edition console on Friday. The device is expected to hold plenty of nostalgic appeal for older millennial gamers. The...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) remains the world's most valuable brand, but just how big is it compared to other notable companies? With an estimated value of $184.15 billion, Apple's brand is worth approximately three times Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)'s brand, Statista reported. In fact, Amazon's...

Roku is set to go public this week in one of the most highly anticipated IPOs of 2017. However, before investors dive in head first, memories of disastrous 2017 IPOs Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) and Blue Apron Holdings Inc (NYSE: APRN) have them taking a closer look at Roku and exactly what they will be...

Good news for those who love game meat. The Australian kangaroo population may be out of control, and there is only one solution: Eat more kangaroo. Since 2011, the kangaroo population soared from around 25 million to an estimated 44.85 million today, Statista noted. In fact, the kangaroo...

Digital is emerging as the frontrunner among an assortment of media consumption, and consequently, traditional media is at risk of becoming a dying breed. Online or digital content is made available to customers in two formats, namely progressive downloading or streaming. In the former, the entire...

While global app downloads are to starting to slow down, Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) continues to dominate worldwide app downloads. According to the latest report from Statista, of the most downloaded Android Apps worldwide in August, Facebook controlled the top five and seven overall. WhatsApp was...

A bloodbath in retail, a shortage of seasonal farmworkers, two bummer summers at the box office, a meltdown in bridal gowns and the flatlining of crude oil prices: This is the stuff of bankruptcy. Whether up close and personal or global in scale, underwater businesses and laid-off workers are often...