The business model that fueled the rise of small e-commerce websites for the last two decades is now in decline. Google’s search-driven traffic economy — built on ads, SEO, and organic discovery — is being squeezed by AI models that answer questions directly, intercept shopping intent, and cut out the very referral traffic that small merchants relied on. What used to be a … [Read more...] about The End of the Traffic Economy? What’s Next for Small E-Commerce
Adobe’s Missed Turn: Why Not Buying Wix or Weebly Left a Gap
Adobe has long been admired for its ability to reinvent itself, shifting from boxed software to a subscription-first model and building one of the strongest creative ecosystems in the world. Yet one of its most glaring blind spots has been in user-friendly web site building—a category that exploded in relevance as small businesses, creators, and entrepreneurs flocked to … [Read more...] about Adobe’s Missed Turn: Why Not Buying Wix or Weebly Left a Gap
A 100% Tariff on Foreign Films: A Self-Inflicted Wound
President Trump’s announcement of a 100% tariff on films made outside of the United States is not a show of strength, but a reckless gamble that misunderstands how global culture and economics actually work. Hollywood is not a fragile domestic industry needing protection—it is the world’s most dominant cultural exporter. By slapping punitive tariffs on foreign films, the U.S. … [Read more...] about A 100% Tariff on Foreign Films: A Self-Inflicted Wound
China’s Nvidia Probe Is a TikTok Hostage Situation
The antitrust case against Nvidia isn't about broken promises from a five-year-old acquisition. It's a calculated move by Beijing, and the timing reveals everything. This isn't a regulatory dispute; it's a political maneuver, and Nvidia is caught in the middle. Consider the context: Washington is escalating its campaign against TikTok, openly pushing for a forced sale. … [Read more...] about China’s Nvidia Probe Is a TikTok Hostage Situation
Mistral AI: Europe’s Rising $14 Billion AI Powerhouse
Mistral AI has rapidly become the most closely watched artificial intelligence company in Europe, now standing shoulder-to-shoulder with U.S. giants like OpenAI and Anthropic. Its valuation, estimated at around $14 billion following a €2 billion funding round, reflects not only investor enthusiasm but also its growing technological footprint and strategic importance. What makes … [Read more...] about Mistral AI: Europe’s Rising $14 Billion AI Powerhouse
