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Meta has pulled out of a renewable energy initiative as it relies more on natural gas for data centers
Meta has left RE100, a voluntary corporate renewable-electricity initiative, as its growing AI data-centre operations increasingly depend on new natural-gas generation. The departure highlights the tension between Big Tech’s clean-energy pledges and the large, immediate power demands created by expanding AI infrastructure. Meta joined RE100 in 2016 and aimed to meet its renewable-energy target by…
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Kalshi threatens Netflix with legal action over Nevada trailer
Kalshi threatened Netflix with legal action over a trailer for its prediction-markets documentary, alleging that it falsely suggested the company was accepting sports-related trades in Nevada despite a court order. The dispute matters because Kalshi said the portrayal could harm its case against Nevada regulators and potentially expose it to sanctions. The trailer showed a…
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After backlash, Meta pauses plan to ‘rate limit’ its smart glasses
Meta has paused a proposed subscription test for Conversation Focus on its smart glasses after criticism of charging for an accessibility feature that works on the device itself. The decision matters because it highlights concern over Meta introducing paid restrictions for capabilities on hardware customers have already bought. Conversation Focus will remain free for Early…
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Paramount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play out
Paramount has said it will pause its proposed acquisition of Warner while legal challenges to the transaction are considered. The decision delays a major potential reshaping of the media industry and leaves the future ownership and strategy of the companies uncertain. The pause means Paramount will not proceed with the deal’s next steps until the…
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Paramount and Warner Bros. Deal Officially Paused, Could Be on Hold Until June 2027
Paramount has formally agreed not to complete its proposed takeover of Warner Bros. while a 12-state antitrust case is heard, potentially delaying the $110 billion deal until June 2027. The pause gives regulators time to challenge the merger’s effect on competition in film, television and entertainment, while Paramount says it will use the trial to…
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Paramount/WBD merger delayed for months as states’ lawsuit moves toward trial
Paramount Skydance has agreed to postpone its proposed $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while a lawsuit by 12 US states proceeds towards a full trial. The agreement prevents the companies from completing the deal or integrating their businesses until a judge decides the case, making it a significant temporary victory for opponents who…
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Paramount Skydance agrees to hold off on Warner Bros. merger
Paramount Skydance has agreed to delay completing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery while legal challenges to the deal are considered. The pause matters because it prevents the proposed Hollywood media combination from closing before courts decide whether it would unlawfully reduce competition. The companies will hold off until the cases brought by state attorneys…
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Paramount agrees to pause $110bn Warner Bros merger as case plays out
Paramount Skydance has agreed to halt its proposed $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery while a legal challenge from 12 US states is considered. The states, led by California, argue that combining the companies would reduce competition in cinema and cable television, while critics also fear job losses and greater political influence over major news…
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Wendy Williams Settles Lawsuit Against A+E Networks Over Docuseries
Wendy Williams has settled her lawsuit against A+E Networks over *Where Is Wendy Williams?*, a docuseries portraying her declining physical and cognitive health. The dispute centred on whether Williams had the legal and mental capacity to authorise filming, and its resolution ends a high-profile challenge to a programme that aired despite an earlier attempt to…
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Roku raises streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent
Roku has increased the list prices of its streaming sticks, boxes and soundbar by between 33 and 60 per cent, citing a memory and component shortage linked to demand from the artificial-intelligence sector. The move matters because Roku has long positioned its hardware as an affordable option, so higher prices could make its products less…