Netflix to test short-form video feature 'Kids Clips'
As Netflix continues to look for new ways diversify itself amid growing competition, the streaming behemoth is setting its sights on a space that has been dominated by TikTok and Instagram Reels: short-form videos.
'Squid Game' cryptocurrency developers steal millions in purported 'rug pull' scam
The SQUID token skyrocketed to a high of $2,861.80 before plunging to zero around 5:40 a.m. Monday. The meme coin's market capitalization hit an estimated $2.2 million, according to CoinMarketCap.
Alphabet's Wing project unveils new drone delivery model in Texas
Alphabet Inc's Wing said on Wednesday that Walgreens will use its new drones to make deliveries from a store in Texas, in the first use of such vehicles in a major U.S. metro area.
Dave Chappelle's controversial special spurs 100 people to protest at Netflix walkout
The scheduled walkout was planned by Netflix employees seeking to highlight their objections to the comedy special and the company's handling of it.
Servers are 'making more, working less' with robot waiters, restaurant CEO says
Sergio's Restaurant CEO Carlos Gazitua says robot waiters help human servers work less and receive larger tips.
Netflix CEO defends Dave Chappelle special: Stand-up is 'an important part of our content offering'
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos responded to employee questions about the decisions to release the special.
'Squid Game' on track to overtake 'Bridgerton' as most-streamed show on Netflix
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during a tech conference that the Korean horror series "will definitely be our biggest non-English language show in the world, for sure."
'Squid Game' to become Netflix's most popular show: everything to know
Netflix has a new breakout hit titled “Squid Game” that is breaking records for the streaming giant all over the world and becoming absolutely unavoidable here in the U.S.
How much did Jerry Seinfeld make for his hit NBC sitcom 'Seinfeld'?
Netflix is about to debut the entire library of “Seinfeld,” offering fans of the beloved NBC sitcom a chance to binge-watch it and renew their love for the show that made Jerry Seinfeld one of the biggest names in television comedy.
Sen. Cotton, Rep. Gallagher call on Biden admin to blacklist Chinese biotech companies
Cotton and Gallagher sent a letter to Biden administration officials calling for Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) and other Chinese biotech companies to be added to the blacklist.
Netflix acquires Roald Dahl Story Company, securing rights to characters like Willy Wonka, Matilda
Netflix announced Wednesday that it has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company for an undisclosed figure, giving the streaming giant the rights to the author’s entire catalog of stories and characters.
Pregnant man and gender neutral pregnant person approved for smartphone use: report
Two new controversial emojis, including a pregnant man, have been approved for use on smartphones worldwide.
'Ted Lasso' stars, writers get massive paydays in renegotiated Season 3 contracts
The cast and writing teams behind the breakout AppleTV+ hit “Ted Lasso” have reportedly negotiated incredibly lucrative deals for Season 3 and possibly beyond.
Broadway's 'Come From Away' commemorates 20 years since 9/11 with AppleTV+ film, Lincoln Memorial concert
Broadway's "Come From Away" is commemorating the 20 years since 9/11 with the release of a filmed adaption of the Tony award-winning musical on Apple TV+ and a live concert version of the show at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
'Wonder Woman 1984' director shares opposition to movies released on streamers: 'They look fake'
Simultaneous movie releases in theaters and streamers have been criticized by film execs amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple loosens app store payment rules in lawsuit settlement
Apple has agreed to let developers of iPhone apps email their users about cheaper ways to pay for digital subscriptions and media.
The world’s hottest smartphone brand is Chinese – and it isn’t Huawei
U.S. sanctions have pummeled Huawei Technologies Co.’s smartphone business. A different Chinese tech company is reaping the benefits.
Inside the biggest movie stars' salaries in the time of streaming
As theaters and studios struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic, celebrities are still getting major paydays to helm big pictures.
Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' star Simu Liu slams Disney CEO Bob Chapek: 'We are not an experiment'
Simu Liu, the star of Marvel's ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, railed against Disney CEO Bob Chapek on social media over the weekend after the executive said the film's 45-day exclusive theatrical release would be an "experiment" for the entertainment giant.
Disney shares jump as streaming subscribers reach nearly 174M, theme parks reopen globally
Adjusted for one time items, the House of Mouse earned 80 cents per share, compared to 8 cents a year ago, topping Wall Street's estimate of 55 cents. The company's overall revenue for the third quarter came in at $17.02 billion, compared to $11.78 billion a year ago, beating Wall Street's forecast of $16.76 billion.