Media & Entertainment

Media & Entertainment

Netflix’s New Homepage Pushes Users to Watch, Not Scroll

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Netflix is rolling out the first major redesign of its home hub since 2013, hoping people might watch more if inundated with less.

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Media & Entertainment

Boston Celtics Owners Cash Out at a Critical Time

One big question lingers: Why would the ownership group of the reigning champion Boston Celtics want to cash out now?

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Media & Entertainment

Hollywood Outgrew Los Angeles. Now It’s Outgrowing America.

As US-based streaming platforms chase audiences around the world, they’re increasingly committing to international productions.

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Media & Entertainment

YouTube Is Beating Spotify in the Podcast Wars

On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that one billion people are watching podcasts on the Google-owned YouTube every month.

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Media & Entertainment

Scary Movie ’25? Trump Threatens Tariffs on Foreign Films

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President Trump wants to bring film-making back to Hollywood by imposing 100% tariffs on movies produced outside of the US.

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Technology

Grand Theft Auto VI Delay Steals the Thrills From Video Game Industry

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The delay of Grand Theft Auto VI’s release threw a multibillion dollar wrench in forecasted revenues for a gaming industry in need of a hit.

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Industries

Hasbro Takes a “Wait and See” Approach to Tariffs

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Toymaker Hasbro crushed expectations in its latest quarter, but its annual guidance hasn’t been updated to consider potential tariffs.

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Artificial Intelligence

Whatever Happened to All Those AI Copyright Lawsuits?

Last Tuesday, content conglomerate Thomson Reuters notched a big legal win against AI firm ROSS. Is it a sign of what’s to come?

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Media & Entertainment

Amazon Wants in on Regional Sports Networks

It took a few extra innings, but Amazon and Main Street Sports Group have finally come to an agreement after a year of circling each other.

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Media & Entertainment

Does Disney Have an Overseas Problem?

To win the Streaming Wars, Mickey Mouse will need to get out of the house more. And, no, the trip to Epcot doesn’t count.

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