3.4 Million Reasons to Buy Meta Platforms Stock Meta's new Muse AI app just hit 3.4 million downloads, outpacing ChatGPT's launch. Here's what the surge could mean for Meta stock investors. Barchart · Sep 29
Microsoft Responds to 'GTA 6' PS5, Xbox Preorder Numbers "GTA 6" PS5 preorders reportedly lead Xbox by 3:1, while Microsoft says the game is breaking Xbox records ahead of its release. Player One · Sep 25
Mapquest's Downloads Soar 10X After Defying Trump's Order To Rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' MapQuest downloads soar 10X after it refuses Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America', challenging rivals and raising questions over who controls digital maps. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Gamers Shrug Off $100 Price Tag as 90% Pick GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Over Standard $80 Version Gamers in the US and Europe are overwhelmingly choosing the $100 Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 over its cheaper $80 standard version, with around 90% of pre-orders going for the pricier copy. International Business Times UK · Aug 16
India’s AI app race heats up as Claude surges and Gemini closes in on ChatGPT Claude's downloads and spending in India surged significantly in the June quarter. ChatGPT continues to dominate consumer spending on AI applications. Gemini is rapidly gaining user attention and engagement across the market. India's generative AI platforms are increasingly competing for dominance. The market shows rapid shifts in downloads, engagement, and… The Economic Times · Aug 15
GTA 6 isn't too expensive for superfans, as 90% opt for the pricier $100 copy according to analysts: "It lives in a league of its own" That it does GamesRadar · Aug 14
Analyst reports 89% of GTA 6 pre-orders are for the $100 Ultimate Edition — 'I have never seen a 90% premium share before According to digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the $100 Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition is leading pre-order sales by 89%. TechRadar · Aug 14
Thailand tops mini-drama revenue as TikTok eyes expansion Thailand leads in short-drama in-app purchase revenue in Southeast Asia and is the third-largest regional market in terms of downloads, says research firm Sensor Tower. Bangkok Post · Jul 12
TikTok banking on mini dramas, games TikTok is expanding into its next growth phase by integrating short-form dramas and gaming, aiming to capture consumer engagement within the "attention economy" while providing game and content publishers and advertisers with new monetisation channels. Bangkok Post · Jun 18
ChatGPT’s market share dips below 50%: Key AI trends to know Hit by Google Gemini's continued expansion and Claude's recent growth, ChatGPT's share of the AI assistant market fell below 50% for the first time in March 2026, as per a report published by market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. The Economic Times · Jun 17
ChatGPT Reaches 1 Billion Monthly App Users As AI's Role In Society Continues To Grow OpenAI's ChatGPT reached one billion monthly active app users in May, marking a new milestone for consumer technology adoption. International Business Times · Jun 12
ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows The record comes amid growing competition between Anthropic and OpenAI for dominance in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence market. The Economic Times · Jun 3
Yalla Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Yalla Group (NYSE:YALA) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $79 million, down from $83.9 million a year earlier, as management said geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East weighed on user sentiment and paying users. The Dubai-based social networking and gaming company said results were in lin MarketBeat · May 19
OpenAI's Department of Defense Partnership Backfires – ChatGPT Dethroned as Claude Tops US App Charts Claude surpasses ChatGPT in US app rankings following OpenAI's controversial Pentagon deal, sparking user backlash and ethical debates International Business Times UK · Mar 6
International Business Times UK · Mar 5 ChatGPT Users Revolt: 295% Uninstall Spike After OpenAI's Pentagon Deal OpenAI experiences a surge in app uninstalls and negative reviews following its partnership with the US Department of Defence.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Anthropic’s stance against military use of AI underscores growing skepticism There has been an increase in consumer support for Anthropic in its dispute with the Pentagon
TechRadar · Mar 3 'It just looked opportunistic and sloppy': Sam Altman regrets rushed defense deal as ChatGPT uninstalls surge by 295% AI ethics and military use have been dominating the headlines in recent days, and there's no sign of it stopping.
TechRadar · Jan 27 TikTok’s new US venture is in trouble – here are the 3 privacy-first apps people are flocking to instead TikTok users are deleting the app in droves over privacy concerns, while smaller rivals are seeing a big boost in numbers.
Euronews · Dec 10, 2025 Australia’s social media ban for kids is here. Experts warn it could have ‘a lot of mistakes' Experts say Australia’s new social media ban might not change children’s online lives as much as regulators hope.
Benzinga · Sep 11, 2025 Apple Services Revenue Trajectory Signals Softness With Weaker App Store Downloads: Analyst Sensor Tower data showed that Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store revenue and downloads grew in August, but slower than historical trends.
GamesRadar · May 7, 2025 I walked an hour in the rain to play horse girl gacha game Umamusume: Pretty Derby at the actual Kentucky Derby Hands-on | I didn't see any actual horses race despite my proximity but I raced plenty of Umamusume
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2025 Secondhand stores are poised to benefit if US tariffs drive up new clothing costs Stores selling secondhand clothing, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from the Trump administration’s trade war even as global businesses race to avoid potential damage
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025 App spending on AI chatbots tripled in 2024 – report The rise of generative AI has sparked a surge in downloads and spending on AI-linked apps.
International Business Times · Jan 15, 2025 Spanish Youth Ditch Dating Apps For 'Real Life' Love Jilted on dating apps but undeterred in the quest for romance, 20 young singles gathered in Madrid to share activities and flirtatious smiles in a rediscovery of real-life love.
The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025 Lemon8: TikTok sister app tops app store amid looming ban It has become one of the top-ranking free apps on Apple’s app store