Archive snapshot · Platforms
Wed, Oct 14, 3:16 AM ET
Apple launches HomeView smart display and Home Collection at "Welcome Home" event
The event marks Apple's first smart home display and a broader Home Collection push into doorbells and smart locks.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Character.AI files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Disney reportedly bids $20 million after copyright dispute
The collapse caps a bruising period for consumer AI chatbots and draws a major entertainment company into the asset sale.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Discovery+ raises prices effective immediately under new Skydance ownership
The hike is an early pricing signal from Skydance as it consolidates the former Warner Bros. Discovery streaming assets.
Variety · +12 outlets
R.J. Mitte, Walter White's son on Breaking Bad, dies at 34
Mitte also worked as a disability rights advocate, making his death both an entertainment and advocacy story.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Facebook launches "Your Algorithm" AI tool letting users customize their feed
Meta is ceding some recommendation control to users as regulators scrutinize algorithmic feeds.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Netflix acquires World Cup rights in Spain
The deal deepens Netflix's live sports push in a key European market ahead of the 2026 tournament.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Getty Images to file for bankruptcy and go private in restructuring deal
The move reshapes ownership of a major licensed imagery supplier used across media and advertising.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Tesla robotaxi speeding in school zones draws NHTSA scrutiny
The inquiry adds regulatory pressure on Tesla's autonomous driving rollout, which already faces safety questions.
The Verge · +5 outlets
Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to launch political podcast "High Stakes" with Vox Media
The limited series on the 2026 midterms adds a high-profile voice to the election-year podcast field.
Variety · +5 outlets
Elon Musk tops midterm donors with over $276 million to Republican efforts
The spending makes the tech billionaire one of the largest individual political funders of the cycle.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google makes it easier to launch vibe-coded apps directly from AI Studio
The feature lowers the barrier for turning AI-built prototypes into installed Android apps.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Xbox Labs explores AI-assisted game decompiling and emulation for ports
Microsoft is formally embracing community techniques that let classic games run on new hardware.
The Verge
Google Play Store gets redesigned for cars with Google built-in
The update aims to make in-car app browsing fit varied dashboard screen sizes and layouts.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Epic shifts upcoming Disney game to "AI-accelerated development"
The move signals growing use of generative AI in mainstream game production pipelines.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Six Flags closes nine coasters after rider dies in fall at Georgia park
The incident shut rides across six parks and raises questions about coaster safety inspections.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires former Apple, Ford, Tesla exec Doug Field as president
Field's appointment gives the secretive robotics startup credibility in hardware and autonomy talent.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Sam Levinson signs overall TV deal with Amazon MGM Studios
The Euphoria creator's move to Amazon adds a marquee showrunner to its streaming slate.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Yandex data centers, but Russian bot farms keep operating
The episode highlights how resilient disinformation infrastructure is to physical disruption.
The Verge

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