Americans spend a fuller hour daily on media in 2016
A Nielsen study finds the typical American adult used media about 10 hours 39 minutes daily in early 2016, up from 9 hours 39 minutes in 2015, with smartphones driving most of the rise. The report notes widespread multitasking across phones, tablets, TV, and streaming services.
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Facebook tweaks news feed again for friends over pages
Facebook updated its news feed algorithm to prioritize posts from friends and family over pages such as the New York Times or BuzzFeed. The system adapts to user behavior, showing more content from people a user engages with, like sisters or close contacts, based on likes and comments.
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Wal Mart ramps up online push ahead of Prime Day
Wal-Mart moves to blunt Amazon with a free 30 day Shipping Pass trial and an extra month for members starting Wednesday. The retailer will roll out discounts on pools electronics and more as July progresses in a bid to lift online sales against Prime Day.
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Amazon offers discounted Android phones to Prime members
Amazon expands Prime perks by offering two discounted Android smartphones to members. The BLU R1 HD at 49.99 and Moto G at 149.99 will include Amazon apps and tailored lock screen ads. Prime members pay 99 dollars yearly for pre order access and ads offset discounts.
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Toyota recalls and Sherwin Williams bids shaping market moves
Toyota announces recalls totaling 3.37 million vehicles for air bag and emissions control defects across Prius and Lexus/other models with Autoliv aiding the campaign. Valspar shareholders approve selling to Sherwin Williams in a deal valued at about 11.3 billion dollars, pending regulatory approval. Chipotle to add chorizo rolls out in select cities then nationwide planned this fall amid past food safety reviews.
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