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U.S. consumers consider shopping several times per week and interact with brands across an average of 11 touchpoints before making a purchase. Over 80 percent of personal care purchases are planned in advance, with routine and brand loyalty influencing most decisions. Advertising maintains influence, with more than 40 percent of shoppers recalling ads before buying, and streaming TV now plays a significant role in brand discovery and engagement. Consumers spend over 90 minutes daily on streaming platforms, where 54 percent report discovering new brands and 72 percent take consideration actions such as researching or bookmarking products. Amazon Ads leverages these trends by connecting brands to audiences through premium entertainment, interactive ad formats, and data-driven marketing strategies.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/

The unemployment rate for tech jobs in the United States rose to four percent in November, according to CompTIA analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics and Lightcast data. Between October and November, the number of technology workers across industries declined by 134,000, with the tech industry itself losing more than 6,800 jobs. Tech job postings dropped by over 31,800 during the same period. Factors contributing to these trends include ongoing layoffs, reduced demand for new technology projects, and economic uncertainty. Business owners and leaders are advised to reassess talent strategies, invest in employee upskilling, and monitor labor market trends to inform workforce planning.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/

Hidden digital clutter such as cache files, error logs, duplicate photos, outdated backups, and unused applications can slow down Mac computers, especially when available disk space drops below ten percent. Automated cleaning tools like CleanMyMac by MacPaw help identify and remove unnecessary files, improve storage, and enhance system performance. Regularly managing startup applications, keeping software updated, and conducting security scans can further optimize Mac efficiency and protect against malware. Establishing ongoing digital maintenance routines reduces system slowdowns and supports business productivity.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/

Uncomplicated Inc. partnered with Epicenter and CodeCrew to launch a technology program in Memphis that aims to expand access to technology education, support local talent, and create pathways to high-demand tech jobs. The initiative focuses on workforce development, mentorship, and entrepreneurship, targeting underrepresented groups and supporting the regional tech ecosystem.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/

Apple is introducing notification forwarding in iOS 26.3 to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, enabling users to send iPhone notifications to a single third-party accessory. The feature is managed through a new AccessoryNotifications framework and allows users to control which apps can forward notifications. When enabled, notifications do not appear on Apple Watch, and users are informed that forwarded notifications may include full content and app names. Apple has not released full developer documentation for the framework. The update creates new integration opportunities for accessory and app developers while raising data privacy considerations.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/

Hollow Knight: Silksong sold over seven million copies in three months, excluding Xbox Game Pass players. Team Cherry announced a free Sea of Sorrow expansion for release next year and a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launching in 2026 with enhanced performance, free for existing Switch owners. The game set records with over half a million concurrent Steam players and 4.5 million wishlists, and received a Metacritic score of 90. Silksong earned multiple nominations at the 2026 New York Game Awards, including Best Indie Game of the Year, while Nintendo led publisher nominations.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/

Jim Siders, former CIO of Palantir Technologies, has been appointed CEO of Shield Technology Partners, a new IT services company launched by Thrive Holdings with over $100 million in initial funding. Shield acquires and supports IT services companies, providing them with AI technology and engineering resources, and allows these companies to retain equity. Shield currently works with seven companies, expects over $100 million in revenue this year, and plans to expand its portfolio. Thrive Holdings, which also operates in the accounting sector, recently partnered with OpenAI, which has taken an ownership stake and will embed teams within its portfolio companies.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/

Linux released the 6.19-rc1 kernel early from Japan, introducing major driver updates for GPU, networking, media, and sound subsystems, expanding automatic compiler cleanup infrastructure in the Virtual File System layer, advancing Rust integration with new drivers and subsystems, and preparing for AMD Zen 6 and Intel Nova Lake and Diamond Rapids platforms. The update also includes expanded file-system capabilities, tooling and documentation updates, and improvements to memory management and scheduling.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/