Disney turns 100 as CEO Bob Iger tries to fix media giant
As the Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary, CEO Bob Iger faces challenges in reversing the slide of the company's stock that's trading near 9-year lows.
Disney raises prices for ad-free Disney+, Hulu streaming services
The planned price increases for the ad-free options of two of Disney’s streaming services went into effect on Thursday, making Disney's ad-free plan $13.99 and Hulu's $17.99.
Chipotle employees share workload with robot co-worker
Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a robot that will work alongside human counterparts to raise employee efficiency and capacity for digital orders, the company said Tuesday.
Apple considered replacing Google search engine with DuckDuckGo in Safari
Apple previously considered using search engine DuckDuckGo for private browsing mode in its Safari internet application, according to a Bloomberg report.
Apple releases software update to fix iPhone 15 overheating
Apple released a software update for iOS 17 aimed at fixing a bug that was causing the new iPhone 15 smartphones to overheat and feel hotter than expected.
Google's Gmail takes on spam
Google’s Gmail said that it will now require bulk senders of more than 5,000 messages a day to begin authenticating their emails in 2024 to stay under a reported spam threshold.
Apple shares get rare downgrade
Apple shares may face more headwinds in the coming months according to one Wall Street firm which turned more cautious on the outlook for the world's most valuable company.
Spotify makes audiobooks free to paid subscribers
Spotify premium users will see their accounts get access to a maximum of 15 listening hours for audiobooks on a monthly basis, the company revealed Tuesday.
Apple iPhone 15 users complain about overheating issues as Apple prepares fix
Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max were released last month, and after new owners noticed the iPhones running hot, the company found a software bug and is planning a fix.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
Video streaming service Disney+ has begun cracking down on users sharing account login credentials with others
Netflix officially terminates DVD rental service with final mailings: 'End of an era'
Netflix officially ended its DVD rental service with final shipments sent on Sept. 29, 2023, the streaming giant announced. The rental service started in 1998 and ran for 25 years.
Apple's iPhone 15 on sale, Tim Cook hits NYC store
Apple CEO Tim Cook is in NYC on Friday for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max launch in stores, after crowds stood in front all night.
Apple France workers call strike ahead of iPhone 15 launch
Unions at Apple's stores in France are asking for a strike on Friday and Saturday, when the iPhone 15 is set to be launched, demanding better 7% pay increase and better working conditions.
AI and the cloud to unlock billions in annual productivity gains for small and medium businesses: report
Amazon Web Services and Accenture released a report finding that U.S. small and medium businesses can unlock nearly $80 billion in annual productivity gains with the cloud and AI.
Max streaming service unveils $9.99-a-month sports tier with NBA and MLB games
Max will debut a sports-focused tier next month on the streaming service, owner Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Tuesday. It will have live programming for MLB, NHL and more.
France orders Apple to pull iPhone 12 from market over high radiation emission
Apple must withdraw its iPhone 12 products from French markets after regulators found that the cellphone emits too much radiation on Tuesday.
Apple lost nearly $200B in market capitalization in matter of days on reports of iPhone restrictions in China
Apple has lost nearly $200 billion in market value amid a string of reports citing iPhone curbs for workers in China, according to data collected by Dow Jones Market Data Group.
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.