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Netflix Cuts About 1,000 Jobs as Competition for Viewers Intensifies
Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, primarily across product, technology, legal and HR teams as competition for viewers grows.
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Media & EntertainmentAaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning Opens to $5.5 Million, Below Forecast
Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning opened to an estimated $5.5 million domestically, falling short of forecasts and the debut of 2010’s The Social Network.
Media & EntertainmentParamount Completes $111 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Merger, Forms Skydance
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery complete their $111 billion merger, forming Skydance with HBO, CNN, Paramount+ and two major Hollywood film studios.
Media & EntertainmentAutomattic Interim CFO Jeremy Klaperman Exits Weeks After Board Shakeup
Automatic interim CFO Jeremy Klaperman resigns less than a month after his appointment, following a board overhaul and Matt Mullenweg’s return as CEO.
Media & EntertainmentDeveloper Recreates Elizabeth Holmes’ Theranos Desk With Trial Evidence
An interactive Elizabeth Holmes desk simulator lets visitors explore Theranos trial documents through a 2016-era MacBook, iPhone and virtual Edison machine.
Media & EntertainmentSpotify Expands Audiobooks to More Than 180 Markets Worldwide
Spotify is expanding audiobooks to more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, bringing over 350,000 titles across 120-plus languages to listeners worldwide.
Media & EntertainmentJioHotstar Expands Into MENA Through Starzplay Partnership
JioHotstar is expanding into MENA through Starzplay, bringing Indian films, shows and originals to regional viewers through dedicated streaming plans.
Media & EntertainmentParamount Completes $110B Warner Bros. Discovery Deal to Form Skydance
Paramount has completed its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating Skydance, a media giant spanning studios, streaming, TV and news.
Media & EntertainmentAudible Adds AI-Powered Interactive Stories and Character Guides
Audible introduces AI-powered interactive stories, real-time character guides and visual extras designed to make audiobook listening more immersive.
Media & EntertainmentAmazon Launches New Fire TV Stick 4K With Redesigned Remote Control
Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick 4K brings faster performance, USB charging support, and a redesigned remote with improved controls.
Media & EntertainmentMeta and YouTube Reverse Ad Restrictions on Elon Musk Documentary
Meta and YouTube have cleared ads for Alex Gibney’s upcoming Elon Musk documentary after initially restricting the trailer as political content.
Media & EntertainmentDisney+ and Hulu Raise Prices as Streaming Costs Continue to Increase
Disney raises Disney+ and Hulu subscription prices as streaming platforms continue to raise costs and explore new business models.