Disney shares sink as streaming business falls shy of profitability
Disney reported fiscal second-quarter results on Tuesday. Its combined streaming business of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ came very close to turning a profit.
Apple sales fall less than expected, beating Wall Street estimates
Apple shares saw a boost in aftermarket trading after beating Wall Street's estimates with a year-over-year sales decline of 4.3%, while iPhone sales remain flat.
Max to offer paid-sharing in password-sharing crackdown
Warner Bros. Discovery will reportedly implement paid-sharing on Max as it gets stricter this year about subscribers letting other people use their accounts.
China orders Apple to remove WhatsApp, Threads, other apps in censorship move: report
Apple has reportedly removed messaging apps including WhatsApp and Telgram from its iPhone store for users in China, following orders from the Chinese government.
Netflix password crackdown delivers millions of new customers
Netflix showed that its password-sharing crackdown continues to bear fruit, delivering its strongest first-quarter customer additions since the pandemic.
Disney adding channels to Disney+? Company calls report 'speculative'
A report this week suggested Disney is looking at building channels into its Disney+ platform, and the company called it “speculative."
Samsung overtakes Apple for top phonemaker spot: report
Samsung has overtaken Apple as the world's top phonemaker during the first quarter of 2024 as the latter's shipments have dropped around 10%, a report says.
Former Facebook exec says AI robots will soon complete household chores amid human replacement concerns
Former Facebook senior executive Chamath Palihapitiya predicted that an autonomous humanoid robot that can do chores would hit the market in the next few years.
Facebook let Netflix peek into user DMs, explosive court docs claim
Social media giant Meta allegedly allowed Netflix to peek into Facebook users' direct messages, breaking anti-competitive activities and privacy rules, explosive court documents claim.
US agriculture industry gears up for futuristic aerial 'drone-swarm' farming after FAA decision
"Drone-swarm" agriculture could replace traditional tractors at just a fraction of the cost as the FAA clears the way for U.S. farmers to use the new technology.
DMV outage temporarily hits offices nationwide, impacting driver's license services, permit tests
A nationwide outage hit DMV offices early Thursday, temporarily impacting various services from driver license renewal to permit tests.
Nvidia unveils robots powered by super computer and AI to take on world’s heavy industries
Nvidia announced plans for a software and hardware package consisting of generative artificial intelligence, to be used with robotics that can make better decisions over time.
Kirsten Dunst's New York penthouse hits the market for $6.9 million
Kirsten Dunst's New York penthouse has hit the market for $6.9 million. The newly renovated home features oversized arched windows and a Narnia-style wardrobe.
Roku hackers breach 15,000 accounts, used data to subscribe to streaming services
Bad actors may have illegally gotten into thousands of people’s Roku accounts, Roku recently told the offices of two state attorneys general.
Rumble makes major announcement in effort to combat censorship, ensure 'free and open internet'
Video-streaming company Rumble announced it is launching a new cloud service that won't engage in "viewpoint discrimination" or censorship.
Johnny Depp and Kate Moss's former New York townhouse sells for $12 million
The New York townhouse Kate Moss and Johnny Depp lived in when they were together is officially off the market, after selling for $12 million.
IBM deploying Adobe Firefly generative AI tool for marketing, design teams
IBM announced Wednesday that it is deploying the Adobe Firefly generative AI tool across its design and marketing teams for internal projects as well as consulting clients on its use.
Apple iPhone sales in China plummet 24% as Huawei smartphone sales surge
Sales of Apple's iPhone plunged 24% year-over-year in China in the first six weeks of 2024 due to stiff competition from rivals, especially Huawei, according to a new report.
Warner Bros. Discovery's Max has password-sharing crackdown in pipeline
Warner Bros. Discovery will reportedly take after two other streaming giants and implement its own password-sharing crackdown on its Max platform.
Could more price hikes be coming to Netflix this year? Analysts think so
Netflix could get more expensive if the company decides to hike how much it charges members again and, according to a UBS analyst, that may very well be in the cards this year.