Netflix’s landmark $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets seemed to secure its throne. But Paramount immediately launched a rival $30-per-share cash bid, throwing the mega-deal into chaos and setting off a desperate final scramble for scale.
Adobe is launching a new content creation space within its Premiere mobile app specifically for YouTube Shorts creators. The partnership gives creators exclusive templates and the ability to publish directly to YouTube, aiming to keep them from using competing tools like CapCut.
The explosion of internet satellites in low Earth orbit is creating a light pollution crisis for astronomy. NASA simulations show it could render 40% of Hubble’s images unusable, with future telescopes facing near-total obstruction. The search for solutions is urgent as thousands more satellites are
Samsung has officially started its One UI 8.5 beta program. The update brings major upgrades to Photo Assist, Quick Share, and device security. It’s initially available for the Galaxy S25 series in six countries.
Wave energy could supply a third of U.S. electricity, but it’s been too expensive and fragile. A startup in Morocco is now attaching power-generating buoys to existing structures, claiming a 70% reduction in initial costs.
A team at Atlantic Technological University has developed a process using a unique ionic liquid to stabilize a key component in lithium-ion batteries. This could address the persistent safety issues of thermal runaway and fires, like those seen in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall.
Netflix’s quiet mobile gaming service is on the verge of a seismic shift. Its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would hand it iconic game studios and major IP, potentially waking a sleeping giant in the industry.
SpaceX’s board is discussing a private share sale that could value the company at a staggering $800 billion, more than double its valuation from July. The company is also reportedly exploring an IPO as soon as the second half of 2025. This move would provide liquidity for employees and early investo
Hollywood’s biggest guilds and stars are in open revolt against Netflix’s planned $82.7 billion takeover of Warner Bros. They argue the deal would crush competition, kill jobs, and reduce content diversity for viewers.
A new report indicates ChatGPT’s explosive growth is starting to taper off. Meanwhile, Google’s Gemini is seeing faster growth in key metrics, narrowing the gap with the market leader.
