October 7, 2026 · 00:07:55

The Weird Ways Technology Is Changing What We Buy

Mattel’s brands may be worth more than its stock price suggests, Priceline is facing scrutiny over how hotel bookings are advertised, and PepsiCo is dealing with a new threat from weight-loss drugs. Plus, $1.8 billion is being put behind AI that could help scientists understand biology. I’m Derek Drew, and this is Drewscast. What’s happening. Why it matters. What everyone else is missing.