Just weeks before Australia's groundbreaking social media ban takes effect, the country's internet watchdog has thrown a curveball that's reshaping the streaming landscape. eSafety announced that Twitch will join the list of platforms banned for users under 16, while...
A federal judge just handed Disney a major legal setback, denying the media giant's emergency bid to shut down Sling TV's innovative $5 day passes. The ruling validates a streaming model that could reshape how consumers access live TV,...
Google and Disney just ended their brutal two-week standoff that left millions of YouTube TV subscribers without ESPN, ABC, and 20+ Disney-owned channels. The deal restores service just in time for college football weekend, ending a blackout that cost...
The tech sector's diverging fortunes came into sharp focus today as Anthropic unveiled a massive $50 billion AI infrastructure investment while Disney shares tumbled 4% after missing revenue estimates. The contrasting developments highlight the AI gold rush versus traditional...
Amazon just landed streaming rights to The Game Awards, marking another strategic move in its battle for entertainment dominance. The gaming industry's premier ceremony will broadcast exclusively on Prime Video December 11, giving Amazon a direct pipeline to 154...
The Buzz■Disney loses $4.3 million daily ($30M weekly) during YouTube TV blackout, per Morgan Stanley estimates via Variety■24% of YouTube TV subscribers canceled or plan to cancel due to missing Disney channels like ABC and ESPN■Over 20 Disney channels...
The Buzz■Sony's Q2 operating profit jumped 10% to 429 billion yen, beating analyst estimates by 31 billion yen■Imaging chips segment posted 50% profit growth, becoming Sony's most profitable division■Music business surged 27.6% on streaming and K-pop success, while PlayStation...
The Buzz■Netflix is developing original video podcasts exclusive to its platform, according to Bloomberg■The streaming giant has contacted talent and plans mobile app layout updates to showcase video podcasts■This builds on Netflix's recent deal with Spotify for 16 video...
The Buzz■Major Sims streamers like LilSimsie left EA's creator program after the $55B Saudi-backed buyout announcement■Creators cite concerns over Saudi Arabia's anti-LGBTQ stance conflicting with The Sims' inclusive community values■Mid-tier creators face difficult choice between moral stance and career...
Spotify just dropped numbers that show video podcasts aren't just a side experiment anymore - they're becoming the main event. The streaming giant now hosts nearly 500,000 video podcasts, with over 390 million users having streamed video content on...
