Comcast, Disney move up date for Hulu deal
Hulu had 48.3 million subscribers at the end of the most recent quarter, compared with 24 million paid subscribers for Peacock and 105.7 million global subscribers for Disney+.
China bans iPhone use for gov't employees to curb reliance on American-owned Apple, foreign tech: report
Beijing is reportedly instructing central government agency staffers not to use iPhones at work as part of a push to curb reliance on foreign technology.
Disney encourages Spectrum customers to move to Hulu + Live TV amid Charter dispute
Disney is urging Spectrum cable service customers to consider switching to Hulu + Live TV for a streaming alternative amid its ongoing dispute with Charter.
Caribbean island to bank upwards of $30 million due to domain name amid AI frenzy
The boom in artificial intelligence interest has prompted a rush for domain names and web space to host and promote the new platforms, and the small British territory of Anguilla in the Caribbean could cash in.
Netflix kills DVD mailings, makes surprising offer to old-school members
Netflix is ending its DVD service, sending its last shipment of little red envelopes on Sept. 29. The company said subscribers who never returned old DVDs can keep them for free.
Google facing $6 billion lawsuit over information related to 'NFL Sunday Ticket' deal
The terms of YouTube's deal with the NFL were not disclosed when the deal was announced in December. Tech giant Apple was also reportedly in the running.
New, pricier NFL+ tier adds NFL Network, RedZone to streaming service
The NFL announced on that the cable channels NFL Network and Red Zone will be be offered directly to consumers via the NFL+ streaming service.
Disney raising prices of Disney+, Hulu ad-free plans for 2nd time in a year
Disney is raising the prices of its ad-free versions of the Disney+ and Hulu platforms while introducing a new bundle of both streaming services.
Disney hints at upcoming streaming password sharing crackdown
The Walt Disney Co. may restrict account sharing for its streaming services, and CEO Bob Iger said the entertainment giant was "actively exploring ways to address" it.
Spotify expands AI DJ in select markets around the world
Music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it is expanding availability of its AI DJ feature to more listeners around the world – though only in English.
Apple's iPhone 15 reportedly due in September
Despite admitting to a dip in smartphone demand during last week’s earnings call, Apple is now just weeks away from unveiling the iPhone 15.
Meghan Markle's show 'Suits' sets new record 4 years after going off-air
The Meghan Markle-led drama series, "Suits," has set a new record four years after the final season aired. During a week in June, the show had 3.14 billion minutes of watch time.
Samsung shows off latest foldable smartphone, challenging Apple
Samsung Electronics released its latest foldable smartphone on Wednesday, at roughly the same price for the third year in a row as the company takes another swipe at Apple.
Microsoft and Google AI race in spotlight amid dueling earnings calls
The generative AI arms race between Google and Microsoft was in focus Tuesday as the two tech giants held dueling earnings calls that featured their AI initiatives prominently.
Amazon lowers price for Roomba maker iRobot after deal faces antitrust scrutiny
Amazon has dropped its price per share for robot vacuum maker iRobot after the companies faced pushback from regulators in the U.S. and in Europe.
Google, Microsoft and OpenAI to make voluntary commitments on AI safety at White House
Seven leading AI companies including Google, Microsoft and OpenAI will meet at the White House on Friday to make voluntary commitments on AI safety, security and trustworthiness.
Netflix subscribers surge in second quarter despite password sharing crackdown
Netflix's second-quarter earnings released on Wednesday revealed the streaming service's decision to block password sharing and offer different membership plans paid off.
Apple iPhone from 2007 sold at auction for over $190,000
A rare 4GB Apple iPhone from 2007 still in its original factory packing and never used sold for a record-setting $190,372 at auction on Sunday after bidding started at $10,000.
US aims to restrict China's cloud computing development, close AI chip loopholes: report
The Department of Commerce is expected to roll out sweeping restrictions on cloud computing services in Chinese markets, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown prompts awkward account breakups
Netflix's crackdown on password-sharing has brought about awkward conversations across America as account holders decide whether and to whom they will share their accounts.


















