The company is reaching for new sources of engagement to grow revenue as its focus moves away from subscriber count. Driving the news: Come Friday, Netflix will have aired a live comedy show every night for seven consecutive days — one... Read More
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iOS 17.4 launches today, and with it, support for podcast transcripts in Apple Podcasts. Apple Podcasts will make its own transcripts for new episodes; or, you can supply your own. It marks the first time that almost every podcast is fully... Read More
Apple has ended its secret plans of building a self-driving electric car, a decade-long effort that was seen as one of the most ambitious undertakings in the company’s history. Apple executives on Tuesday informed teams working on the tech... Read More
Walt Disney’s ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch a joint sports streaming service this fall, giving consumers a new way to access marquee live sports for the first time. The platform, which will be owned by a newly formed... Read More
On February 2, 2024, art and jewelry broker Sotheby’s will sell a six-shoe Air Jordan collection dubbed the ‘Dynasty Collection’. It will be the centerpiece of a live auction dubbed ‘The One,’ which, according to the... Read More
Nearly a year after announcing its decision to rebrand BT Sport in the United Kingdom, Warner Bros. Discovery is rebranding its sports division in the United States. As it is in the UK, the company’s sports division will now be branded as TNT... Read More
WWE and Netflix today announced a long-term partnership that will bring WWE’s flagship weekly program – Raw – to the world’s leading entertainment service. This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first... Read More
Nassau County & representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled its 34,000-seat temporary stadium and its hosting schedule for the 2024 T20 Cricket World Cup, which begins in June. The privately funded stadium, which has... Read More
In 2024, the IRS is set to enforce the long-anticipated 1099-K reporting requirement for third-party payment apps. In 2024, the IRS is set to enforce the long-anticipated 1099-K reporting requirement for third-party payment apps, such as PayPal,... Read More
Duolingo Inc., the maker of language-learning software, is cutting some contractors as the app uses generative artificial intelligence to create more content. About 10% of contractors were “offboarded,” a company spokesperson said Monday. “We... Read More
Members of the consumer tech giant’s video streaming service may be surprised come January when they’re forced to pay an extra $2.99 monthly fee to avoid ads on the platform. In an email to Prime subscribers, Amazon said it aims to have... Read More
The federal tax credit for electric vehicles is about to become far more attractive to buyers. At the start of the new year, the $7,500 and $4,000 tax rebates will be available to buyers when they purchase the car instead of claiming it when they... Read More
A video showcasing the capabilities of its new Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model, which seemed too good to be true, was just that. The viral video shows a back-and-forth where an AI responds in real-time to spoken-word prompts and video.... Read More
For years, retailers have been pushing forward with adding self-checkout stations in an effort to reduce overall labor costs and improve the customer experience. However, a growing list of retailers is reversing that push because of an increase in... Read More
When it comes to fighting air pollution and global warming, action at the federal and state levels are certainly important for effecting real change. But so are the smaller actions that you, personally, can take every day in your own home. These... Read More