Apple Podcasts

U.S. stock futures suggest a lower open as investors digest soft inflation data and await key economic reports. The market also mourns the passing of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson. Meanwhile, tech leaders convene in India for an AI summit, and Apple expands into video podcasting. The ongoing Epstein scandal leads to more executive departures, highlighting increased scrutiny on corporate ethics.

This spring, Apple Podcasts will introduce video, allowing seamless viewing and listening within a single feed. Leveraging HLS protocol, it enables adaptive streaming and dynamic video ad insertion for creators. This move competes directly with Spotify and YouTube, as major infrastructure partners like Acast and ART19 align with the new video format, reflecting a broader industry shift towards visual podcasting.