All articles tagged with #attention economy
A large new report by gaming-industry advisory firm Epyllion argues that mobile apps—ranging from social media and online betting to AI-based tools—are drawing users away from traditional video games, signaling a post-pandemic shift in how people spend their time and money and posing a challenge for game publishers as attention spans shrink and live-service models gain prominence.
An Epyllion-commissioned report argues that major gaming markets post-pandemic show declining player bases and spend in PC/console and mobile, even as platforms like Roblox drive growth. Money and attention are shifting toward gambling, crypto, social video, AI-enabled adult content, prediction markets, and iGaming, with US and global losses in traditional gaming spend paired with rising bets and online betting. The takeaway: gaming’s post-pandemic problem isn’t just a TikTok preference, but a broader reallocation of time and dollars to alternative entertainment.
An opinion piece lampooning Sydney Sweeney’s Syrn lingerie launch and her bras-on-the-Hollywood-Sign stunt, arguing that in today’s fame-driven media environment, celebrities must stage eye-catching, sometimes questionable actions to secure attention and sales, despite legal and ethical concerns.
Talarico, an eighth-generation Texan, has officially entered the Texas Senate primary, challenging the political establishment and aiming to mobilize Democratic voters in a traditionally Republican state, with his campaign gaining national attention and setting up a significant test for red-state Democratic candidates.
Gen Z is shifting from smartphones to dumbphones and analog devices to combat notification fatigue, privacy concerns, and the overwhelming attention economy, embracing a simpler, more intentional approach to technology, though challenges remain due to modern digital needs.