Fox completes its purchase of streaming giant Roku
Fox Corp. said Friday that it had completed its acquisition of Roku, expanding its streaming business, which already includes Tubi and FOX One. The company said the deal brings FOX’s live sports, news and local programming together with Roku’s connected-TV platform, which reaches more than 100 million households. FOX expects the combined business to create […]
Jake Paul’s boxing comeback scheduled for Christmas Eve in Dubai, with streaming partner uncertain
Jake Paul’s Boxing Comeback Scheduled for Christmas Eve Jake Paul is set to step back into the boxing ring on Christmas Eve, just as Santa Claus prepares for his global journey, according to sources close to the situation. This match is planned to take place in Dubai, nearly one year after Paul suffered a broken […]
Netflix film executive Dan Lin leaves as the streaming company continues to reshape its leadership.
Dan Lin, the head of Netflix’s film division, is departing as part of a significant restructuring that has already seen the exit of content leader Bela Bajaria and about 1,000 layoffs across the company. Lin joined Netflix’s film team in April 2024 and is leaving right before Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive, […]
Individual given a prison term for $8 million AI music streaming scam, according to officials
A man from North Carolina has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after prosecutors accused him of using AI technology to produce music and utilizing thousands of bots to fraudulently earn over $8 million in streaming royalties. Michael Smith, 54, from Cornelius, North Carolina, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a charge of conspiracy […]
Trump administration starts ‘Trump TV’ streaming service following news networks’ refusal to cover White House event
Trump Launches ‘Trump TV’ Amid Media Boycott After several major TV networks chose to boycott White House functions in reaction to President Donald Trump banning journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico—citing accusations of ‘FAKE NEWS’—the Trump administration has introduced a new streaming service: Trump TV. “All the top hits, wins, + more. Streaming 24/7 […]
Streaming Services Unite to Create Lobbying Group for Sports Rights
Streaming Giants Unite for D.C. Lobbying Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube have joined forces to create a lobbying group based in Washington, D.C., aiming to address increasing concerns from lawmakers regarding the rising costs associated with streaming live sports. Named the Streaming Access and Choice Alliance (SACA), the organization intends to “promote high-quality and high-value entertainment […]
Apple TV is not the only streaming service to increase prices this year.
Streamflation is definitely a thing. Apple TV’s pricing has skyrocketed in just seven years, now costing three times what it did at launch. When Apple introduced Apple TV in 2019, it was a reasonable $4.99 per month. Fast forward to 2026, and subscribers are now looking at a monthly fee of $14.99—$119 if you prefer […]
Apple TV raises prices for streaming and Apple One bundle services
Apple Increases Streaming Prices On Friday, Apple announced a price hike for its streaming service, Apple TV, raising the monthly fee from $12.99 to $14.99, or $119 annually, up from $99. This move also affects the Apple One service bundle, which combines Apple TV with offerings like iCloud storage, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade. The […]
Data centers support your applications, streaming services, AI tools, and remote work.
Data centers serve as the often-overlooked backbone of our modern world, essentially powering numerous aspects of everyday life—from the apps on our phones to online shopping and even artificial intelligence. Within these vast facilities, numerous servers are at work, continuously storing data and processing digital requests to keep services operational at all times. While most […]
Amazon is using data from its Twitch streaming service to train AI, and here’s how you can opt out.
Twitch Introduces Opt-Out Option for AI Training Twitch, the popular video game streaming platform, has rolled out a new feature that allows users to opt out of having their channel content used to train generative AI models. It’s been over two years since the company first acknowledged this practice publicly. Twitch announced the opt-out option […]