Apple's iPhone Duo draw scrutiny over cracking screens and hinges
Owners and teardown outlets report the foldable's hinge catching on debris and screens failing quickly, raising questions about the phone's durability weeks aft
The Verge · +11 outlets
Anthropic sued over use of Elvis Presley music to train AI models
The suit adds a high-profile music-rights claim to the growing wave of copyright litigation over how generative AI systems are trained.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
OpenAI acquires streaming talk show business TBPN in media push
The deal marks an unusual move by an AI lab into owning media programming, extending its reach beyond model development.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Pennsylvania law requires disclosure labels on AI-generated ads
Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act, extending state-level regulation of AI content in political and commercial a
The Verge · +14 outlets
Google's AI search changes upended online publishing
The shift to AI-summarized search results has reshaped traffic and revenue for publishers who depend on referral visits from Google.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Ted Sarandos visits Seoul as Netflix marks 10 years in Korea
The milestone underscores how Korean originals have become central to Netflix's international content strategy.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland promoted to CEO of SAG-AFTRA
The guild elevated its longtime lead negotiator and extended his contract as it navigates AI, streaming residuals, and contract enforcement.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Instagram Reels arrive on Apple TV as app expands to living rooms
Meta is pushing its short-video and live content beyond phones, competing for big-screen viewing time with other streaming services.
The Verge · +14 outlets
UK online content regulator admits it has failed to protect children
The admission intensifies scrutiny of the UK's Online Safety Act enforcement as regulators face pressure to act against harmful content.
Forbes · +13 outlets
Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46
Bauza was the modern voice behind several Warner Bros. animation mainstays, making his death a notable loss for the industry.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Former 60 Minutes EP Bill Owens joins creator media company Newpress
The hire signals continued movement of legacy news talent into creator-focused media ventures.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Hollywood and creator agencies battle Madison Avenue for brand budgets
The competition reflects brand dollars migrating toward influencer and creator marketing, pressuring traditional talent representation.
Forbes · +2 outlets
Flock surveillance investigation culminates in creator's 'review' of the surveillance state
YouTuber Benn Jordan's long-running look at license-plate surveillance firm Flock highlights creator-led accountability journalism.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Reddit's r/opensource bans AI projects, non-English speakers and more
The moderator rules sparked debate over gatekeeping in open-source communities as AI-generated contributions proliferate.
The Verge · +13 outlets
ESPN enlists Marvel's Vision to promote ElClasico debut on ABC
The Disney cross-promotion pairs a Marvel character's new streaming series with one of soccer's biggest club fixtures.
Variety · +2 outlets
BBC's Blue Planet III keeps imperfect shots to counter AI skepticism
The nature series is deliberately including raw, less-flattering footage as audiences grow wary of AI-generated imagery.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Quentin Tarantino shows first 17 minutes of Cliff Booth film
The director screened early footage and explained why he revived the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood character.
The Hollywood Reporter
JerryRigEverything tests iPhone Duo durability with dust
The durability channel's stress test adds to mounting user reports about the foldable's hinge vulnerability.
The Verge