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Netflix Co-CEOs Respond To Swirl Of M&A Rumors, Reports They May Partner With Peacock Or Launch FAST Channels

  • Netflix downplays prospects of major acquisitions.
  • Partnerships remain central to expanding its service.
  • Mixed results intensified investor concerns.

Netflix co-chief executives Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters said the company remains cautious about major acquisitions amid speculation that it could pursue deals involving Lionsgate, NBCUniversal or Peacock. They stressed that Netflix is primarily a builder rather than a buyer, while leaving open the possibility of producing, licensing…

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HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs

  • India fined HP and resellers 1.4 billion rupees for alleged cartel conduct.
  • The case concerns government bids, PCs, ink, toner and printing supplies.
  • HP disputes being characterised as the arrangement’s central organiser.

India’s competition regulator has fined HP India and several reseller partners a total of 1.4 billion rupees for allegedly coordinating bids and prices for government contracts and printer supplies. The case matters because it alleges that HP and its channel partners distorted competition in sales of PCs, ink…

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Netflix To Ramp Up Live Programming As ‘BTS: The Comeback Live’ & ‘The Roast Of Kevin Hart’ Perform For Streamer, Drive Subscriber Numbers

  • Netflix will increase investment in live events after strong concert and roast audiences.
  • Live shows are valued for subscriptions, advertising and promotion rather than viewing hours.
  • Performance varies widely, with some events attracting far smaller audiences.

Netflix says it will expand its live programming after several high-profile events, including BTS: The Comeback Live – Arirang and The Roast of Kevin Hart, attracted strong audiences and helped drive subscriber sign-ups. The move matters because the streamer views live events as a tool for customer acquisition,…

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As PlayStation prepares to go all-digital, one PC gamer is turning Steam physical with SSD cartridges

  • A gamer has made SSD cartridges for Steam games.
  • The project recreates a physical-game feel for PC gaming.
  • It reflects concerns over digital ownership and preservation.

A PC gamer has created a homemade physical format for Steam games by putting installed titles on SSD cartridges, as console makers such as PlayStation move further towards digital-only distribution. The project reflects continuing concern among players about ownership, preservation and the lack of tangible media in an…

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Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction In Consumer Lawsuit Seeking To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

  • Judge refuses to temporarily halt Paramount-WBD merger.
  • Consumers failed to show likely harm or legal success.
  • State attorneys general are pursuing a separate challenge.

A federal judge has refused to temporarily block Paramount’s proposed $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in a consumer lawsuit. The decision matters because it allows the deal to continue progressing while the court considers whether the subscribers’ wider legal challenge should be dismissed. Five pay-TV and…

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Andy Burnham’s controversial land tax plans could knock 20 per cent off house prices in parts of the South

  • Andy Burnham proposes a controversial land tax policy
  • Analysis suggests up to 20% house price falls in parts of the South
  • Plans likely to spark strong debate over housing and regional wealth

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has put forward proposals for a land tax that critics warn could be highly controversial, with analysis suggesting the policy could reduce house prices by as much as 20 per cent in some parts of southern England. The plans are likely…

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Kevin Hart’s ‘Funny AF’ Drums Up Nearly 42M Views On First Netflix Viewership Report; Katt Williams Lands Top-Performing Special With ‘The Last Report’

  • Funny AF reached 41.8 million views in its first season.
  • Katt Williams led comedy specials with 11.5 million views.
  • Netflix’s comedy titles performed strongly in early 2026.

Netflix’s first-half 2026 viewing report shows strong demand for comedy programming, led by Kevin Hart’s stand-up competition series Funny AF. Its 41.8 million views across its first season help explain Netflix’s quick renewal and underline the platform’s interest in developing newer comedy talent. Katt Williams’ The Last Report…

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MSG Suing Wired Over Article Alleging Company Kept Database Of LGBTQIA Celebrities

  • MSG has sued Wired over reporting on LGBTQIA celebrity data.
  • MSG denies discriminatory use of the information.
  • Wired and its reporter say they stand by the report.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has sued Wired and reporter Noah Shachtman over a report alleging that the company kept a database identifying LGBTQIA celebrities. MSG says the reporting falsely portrayed information obtained from stolen data as evidence of discrimination, while Wired says its reporting was accurate and that…

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Roblox will offer AI-generated game creation on mobile later this year

  • Roblox is bringing AI-assisted game creation to mobile devices.
  • Build begins public alpha testing in New Zealand on 28 July.
  • Access and published games will be subject to age restrictions.

Roblox plans to introduce an AI-powered creation feature called Build on mobile devices later this year, allowing players to make interactive games and experiences from natural-language prompts. The move would extend Roblox’s user-generated content tools to smartphones and tablets for the first time, potentially making game creation more…

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Fortnite is getting a bunch of AI-powered ‘personas’

  • Fortnite creators can use 36 AI-voiced characters from 30 July.
  • Actors consented to performances being used for voice models.
  • Epic plans safeguards after problems with AI Darth Vader.

Epic Games will allow Fortnite creators to publish experiences featuring AI-voiced characters from 30 July, expanding the use of conversational non-player characters in the game. The move matters because it gives creators access to 36 ready-made Fortnite personas while raising continuing questions about voice consent, safeguards and the…

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