Holiday Shopping Trends 2025: Cyber Week Sets New Records for US Engagement and Digital Discovery

Uncover the pivotal holiday shopping trends of 2025, where Cyber Week in the United States achieved an unprecedented amount of sales. This remarkable surge highlights a significant shift in consumer behavior, particularly in the footwear, beauty, and consumer goods sectors. As we explore the data that defines this year’s holiday shopping landscape, you’ll gain valuable insights into how these trends are shaping the retail environment and influencing purchasing decisions.,Read More

The Washington Post debuts AI-personalized podcasts to hook younger listeners

The Washington Post has used AI to build a pick-your-own-format news podcast, letting listeners choose the topics, hosts and length to create custom versions.

“Your Personal Podcast” is available to registered users on the Post’s mobile app, starting today. The goal behind the AI-powered podcast is to give The Post’s audience more ways to access its journalism, in a “flexible way,” said Bailey Kattleman, The Washington Post’s head of product and design.

The podcast was developed under a multi-year agreement between The Washington Post and AI voice-generating software company Eleven Labs, which creates audio versions of articles for publishers like The Post, Time and The Atlantic.

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