Neil Barbour

Research — September 21, 2026 1: Executive summary Through a survey of 2,532 US online adults in the third quarter of 2026, S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan found that more than four in 10 respondents said they were interested in or already owned a pair of smart glasses, suggesting that many Americans find value in this new technology. When combined with AI, smart glasses are evolving from a connected device into an everyday assistant.

Podcast —09 September, 2026 The video game industry has now delivered eight consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth, a result that stands in contrast to the narrative of stagnation that often dominates headlines. In this episode, Neil Barbour and Eiman Hussain break down second-quarter results from the gaming sector to identify the trends actually driving the market, from surprise hit titles and platform dynamics to the growing importance of PC gaming and direct-to-consumer monetization.

Fox Corp.'s planned $22 billion purchase of Roku Inc. would pair Fox's live sports, news and entertainment content with Roku's reach across smart TVs and streaming devices. In a consolidating media industry, a combined entity could be better positioned to battle for advertising dollars, especially on the streaming side. ➤ Fox and Roku generated a combined $21.32 billion in revenue in calendar year 2025, including $9.31 billion in advertising revenue.