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Disney will stop reporting its streaming subscriber numbers

Disney will stop reporting its streaming subscriber numbers

Disney's just dropped a big announcement: they're ditching subscriber numbers in their quarterly reports! Following Netflix's lead, they'll stop reporting how many people are tuning into Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. This comes after a pretty solid quarter, adding 2.6 million subscribers to bring thei

Apple is suing Apple Cinemas

Apple is suing Apple Cinemas

Apple is suing Sand Media, owner of the Apple Cinemas theater chain, for alleged trademark infringement, Reuters reports. The tech giant claims Sand Media is attempting to leverage Apple's brand recognition during its aggressive nationwide expansion, rejecting Apple's attempts at amicable resolutio

Fox One will cost $19.99 per month when it arrives before NFL kickoff

Fox One will cost $19.99 per month when it arrives before NFL kickoff

Fox's highly anticipated streaming service, Fox One, will debut on August 21st, priced at $19.99 monthly or $199.99 annually. This launch, just weeks before the 2025 NFL season kicks off on September 4th, follows the service's May announcement. Fox One offers a comprehensive package: live and on-d

Online shopping is full of copycats

Online shopping is full of copycats

The internet, once a gateway to boundless innovation, now often feels like a repetitive echo chamber. From homogenous websites to derivative social media content, a sense of déjà vu pervades the digital landscape. This sameness extends even to consumer products; clothing, home goods, and gadgets in

IGN hit by layoffs as parent company Ziff Davis cuts costs

IGN hit by layoffs as parent company Ziff Davis cuts costs

IGN Entertainment, a Ziff Davis subsidiary, has laid off eight members of its IGN Creators Guild, representing 12 percent of the bargaining unit. This latest round of cuts adds to the ongoing upheaval in the gaming media industry, following Vox Media's sale of Polygon to Valnet, Giant Bomb's move t

Valve founder Gabe Newell just purchased a superyacht company

Valve founder Gabe Newell just purchased a superyacht company

Valve Corporation founder Gabe Newell is embarking on a new venture, far removed from the world of video games. As first reported by Boat International, Newell has acquired Oceanco, the Dutch luxury yacht builder responsible for constructing his own $400 million superyacht. In an official statemen

The best deals on 4K TVs

The best deals on 4K TVs

Exceptional 4K TV Deals for Every Budget in 2025 The hunt for the perfect television just got easier. 2025 is shaping up to be a great year for securing substantial discounts on a wide range of TVs, from budget-friendly options packed with features to high-end OLED displays offering unparalleled v

Rivian calls Ohio’s ban on direct car sales ‘irrational in the extreme’ in new lawsuit

Rivian calls Ohio’s ban on direct car sales ‘irrational in the extreme’ in new lawsuit

Rivian is challenging Ohio's ban on direct-to-consumer car sales, filing a federal lawsuit that accuses the state of "irrational" economic protectionism favoring established dealerships. The electric vehicle maker argues the ban stifles competition and limits consumer choice, citing Tesla's exempti

Amazon is gutting its Wondery podcast studio

Amazon is gutting its Wondery podcast studio

Amazon is restructuring its Wondery podcast network just four years after its $300 million acquisition, resulting in significant changes to its operations and personnel. Bloomberg first reported that approximately 110 employees will be affected by the restructuring, including Wondery CEO Jen Sargen

Tesla proposes giving Elon Musk $29 billion so he stays CEO

Tesla proposes giving Elon Musk $29 billion so he stays CEO

Tesla proposes a $29 billion stock award to CEO Elon Musk, aiming to secure his leadership amid a legal challenge to his previous compensation package. A Delaware court last year invalidated Musk's $50 billion pay deal, citing flaws and undue influence. Despite shareholder approval, the ruling sta

Spotify is raising Premium prices outside the US

Spotify is raising Premium prices outside the US

Spotify is raising subscription prices in numerous international markets, just days after releasing underwhelming financial results. The music streaming giant announced Monday that Premium subscribers in Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region will re

Nintendo raises the Switch 1 price from $299 to $339

Nintendo raises the Switch 1 price from $299 to $339

Nintendo hikes prices on its original Switch console and accessories, citing market conditions. The base model Nintendo Switch, priced at $299.99 since its 2017 launch, now retails for $339.99 on the company's online store. This price increase also affects other first-generation Switch models: the

Nintendo’s Switch 1 price hike pushes it from $299 to $339

Nintendo’s Switch 1 price hike pushes it from $299 to $339

Nintendo has increased the price of its original Switch console by $40, raising the US retail price from $299.99 to $339.99. This price hike, announced Friday, follows a similar adjustment in Canada on August 1st and affects other first-generation models as well. The Switch OLED now retails for $39

The Nintendo Switch just got more expensive

The Nintendo Switch just got more expensive

Nintendo has increased the price of its original Switch console in the US, marking a significant shift in pricing for the popular gaming system. The standard Switch, previously priced at $299.99 since its 2017 launch, now retails for $339.99 on Nintendo's online store. This price hike extends to ot

Delta's dynamic AI pricing plan sounds different now

Delta's dynamic AI pricing plan sounds different now

Delta Air Lines clarifies its use of AI in dynamic pricing following recent scrutiny. After President Glen Hauenstein's November comments suggesting individualized pricing, the airline has addressed concerns raised by lawmakers. In a letter responding to Senators Ruben Gallego, Mark Warner, and Ri

Amazon eyes ads and upcharges for Alexa Plus

Amazon eyes ads and upcharges for Alexa Plus

Amazon is exploring advertising opportunities for its new Alexa Plus voice assistant, CEO Andy Jassy revealed during a post-earnings conference call. The generative AI-powered assistant, compatible with most existing Amazon devices and currently free for Prime members, is expected to generate new a