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Comcast is spinning out Rotten Tomatoes and cable networks into a separate company
Comcast is spinning out Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango and some cable networks into a separate company. The new business will also be home to the likes of MSNBC and SYFY.
Kris Holta day ago
Spotify unveils a new payout model for creators with popular videos
Spotify's new Partner Program will allow content creators to earn money off their music and videos through ads or a subscription.
Danny Gallagher11.13.2024
Grubhub just sold for a tenth of what it was worth during the pandemic
Wonder purchased the food delivery app Grubhub from the Dutch company Just Eat Takeaway.
Danny Gallagher11.13.2024
Apple is buying the developer of one of the iPhone's best photo-editing apps
Apple is bringing one of the independent photo-editing app developer Pixelmator.
Kris Holt11.01.2024
Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year
Apple introduced some new tools to its Apple Business Connect program that could be useful for the everyday consumer.
Anna Washenko10.16.2024
OpenAI now has a $4 billion credit line on top of $6.6 billion in funding
OpenAI has access to even more money after revealing it has established a new $4 billion credit facility with global banks. The company closed a $6.6 billion funding round this week.
Kris Holt10.03.2024
New report details OpenAI's plan to switch to for-profit mode
OpenAI is inching away from its non-profit model, a deal that would net CEO Sam Altman a hefty chunk of equity for the first time.
Danny Gallagher09.25.2024
Cruise's self-driving cabs are coming to Uber next year
Uber and Cruise have reached a deal that would add driverless vehicles to the ride sharing giant's fleet of vehicles.
Danny Gallagher08.22.2024
Game Informer magazine is shutting down after 33 years
The gaming magazine announced its ceasing operations after 33 years in business.
Danny Gallagher08.02.2024
Embracer shuts down Alone in the Dark reboot studio Pieces Interactive
Another game developer has closed after Embracer Group shut down Alone in the Dark reboot developer Pieces Interactive.
Kris Holt06.17.2024
Humane is said to be seeking a $1 billion buyout after only 10,000 orders of its terrible AI Pin
Humane is reportedly trying to sell itself for $1 billion after receiving just 10,000 orders for its confuddling, expensive and ultimately pretty useless AI Pin. The device was savaged by reviewers.
Kris Holt06.06.2024
South Korea aims to bolster local chip production with $19 billion of support
South Korea has announced a $19 billion support package to help its semiconductor industry compete with those in the US, China and Taiwan.
Kris Holt05.23.2024
Disney is laying off around 175 Pixar workers as it pulls back on original streaming shows
Disney is laying off around 175 employees as it scales back on original shows and movies for Disney+.
Kris Holt05.21.2024
Ubisoft's planned free-to-play Division game is dead
Ubisoft is killing its planned free-to-play Division game as it doubles down on open-world and live-service titles.
Kris Holt05.15.2024
Ugh, Max subscription prices might be going up again
Max subscription prices are set to go up again, according to Bloomberg.
Kris Holt05.08.2024
FTX plans to refund defrauded customers with interest
FTX plans to repay most of its creditors in full and with interest as it attempts to escape bankruptcy.
Kris Holt05.08.2024
Disney+ will start showing some live sports from ESPN this year
Live sports from ESPN are on the way to Disney+ later this year. Meanwhile, Disney's flagship streaming service is now profitable for the first time.
Kris Holt05.07.2024
Steam closes an early-access loophole in its refund policy
Valve has closed a loophole in its refund policy that let users play many hours of a game before its official release and still get their money back.
Kris Holt04.24.2024
TSMC will charge more for chips made outside of Taiwan, possibly making devices more expensive
TSMC has warned customers such as Apple and NVIDIA that the prices of chips it makes outside of its Taiwan home base will be more expensive. That could result in devices the company's customers make becoming more expensive.
Kris Holt04.18.2024
Disney+ may add cable-style streaming channels focused on Marvel and Star Wars
Disney+ may soon have cable-style channels that stream the likes of Marvel and Star Wars shows and movies 24/7. Disney reportedly sees the channels as a way to help it increase engagement and revenue.
Kris Holt04.15.2024