
Disney+ launches ‘Verts,’ a TikTok-style short-form video feed
Disney+ is introducing “Verts,” a short-form vertical video feed designed to showcase highlights, clips, and trending moments in a TikTok-like format.
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Disney+ is introducing “Verts,” a short-form vertical video feed designed to showcase highlights, clips, and trending moments in a TikTok-like format.

WordPress introduces my.WordPress.net, a browser-based private workspace that lets developers run and test WordPress environments instantly without installing local software.

YouTube generated more advertising revenue in 2025 than major media companies, including Disney, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery, highlighting the platform’s dominance in digital…

The U.S. Department of Justice is unlikely to separate Live Nation and Ticketmaster despite ongoing antitrust scrutiny over competition in the live entertainment and ticketing market.

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking startup linked to Ben Affleck, signalling the streaming giant’s growing push into AI-driven film production and content creation tools.

Paramount+ and HBO Max are expected to merge into a single streaming platform once the Warner Bros. Discovery deal closes, reshaping the competition in the global streaming market.

Key details about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale, including what it means for the media industry, streaming competition, and the future of the company.

Apple and Netflix are teaming up to broadcast the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, signalling a new collaboration between major streaming platforms and global motorsport.

Spotify introduces Audiobook Charts to showcase the most popular audiobook titles on its platform, helping listeners discover trending stories and top-performing releases.

Netflix has stepped away from a potential bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, leaving Ellison-backed Paramount positioned to acquire key assets, including HBO, Warner Bros. studios, and CNN.

A new study shows Americans now listen to podcasts more frequently than traditional talk radio, signalling a major shift in audio consumption habits across the U.S.

YouTube has enhanced its $7.99/month Lite subscription by adding offline downloads and background play, narrowing the gap with YouTube Premium while keeping a lower price point.