Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every child in the US, via Trump Accounts
Trump announced the giveaway would be routed through the Trump Accounts savings program, and Musk's promise covers roughly $10.5 billion in stock if fulfilled.
Variety · +14 outlets
Netflix's streaming dominance stalls as it posts quarterly earnings
The WSJ reports Netflix has hit a growth wall as the company heads into an earnings report that analysts see as a test of its saturated market position.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Amazon to fund new nuclear power plant in Indiana with X-energy and AEP
The proposed plant would replace a shuttered coal station, part of a wave of tech-driven electricity demand from data centers.
The Verge · +14 outlets
CoreWeave's distressed debt raises broader questions for the AI buildout
The cloud provider's bonds have slipped into distressed territory, a warning sign for the debt-financed AI infrastructure boom.
The Verge · +9 outlets
Apple teases MacBook Pro event for October 28 in Los Angeles
Apple sent invites for a second product launch this month, expected to include new Macs and a refreshed iPad Mini.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Netflix film head Dan Lin exits
The departure of the film chief comes as Netflix heads into earnings and reshapes its movie strategy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +11 outlets
Anthropic commits 5 percent of its shares to a Public Benefit Fund
The AI lab is setting aside equity for a philanthropic vehicle as scrutiny of AI companies' social obligations grows.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Jon Stewart to remain Daily Show host through 2028
The extension locks in the comedian's return run at Comedy Central's late-night franchise for another cycle.
Variety · +13 outlets
Microsoft warns frontier AI models cannot be trusted
The company's internal position underscores shifting industry messaging on the safety limits of cutting-edge models.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Hacker breached John Deere and SharkNinja using an army of AI agents
The incident illustrates how autonomous AI tooling is lowering the cost of large-scale intrusion campaigns.
The Verge · +3 outlets
Disney names Carol Choi president of Asia-Pacific as Luke Kang retires
The leadership change hands Disney's regional operations to its current Japan chief.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
US fossil fuel infrastructure buildout hits decade high as data center demand climbs
A new report finds renewable growth slowing while electricity demand rises faster than in over a decade.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Christiane Amanpour to exit CNN next year
The veteran correspondent's departure is a notable loss for the news channel's international reporting bench.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Democrats push AI crackdown as a midterm edge
Party strategists see AI regulation as a galvanizing issue heading into the next election cycle.
The Verge · +5 outlets
Pew: 40 percent of US adults regularly get news on Facebook
The finding underlines Facebook's continued reach as a news distribution channel despite years of platform changes.
The Verge · +14 outlets
European mobile carriers team up for direct-to-device satellite program without Starlink
The alliance is a competitive counterweight to SpaceX's satellite-to-phone ambitions in Europe.
The Verge · +13 outlets
TikTok ran ads promoting counterfeit cash, Forbes finds
The report raises questions about ad review and enforcement on the platform.
Forbes
Video game ownership bill introduced in Congress
The proposal would address consumer rights as digital storefronts shut down and delist games.
The Verge