Apple reports record iPhone revenue and $31.6B services high in first quarter under CEO John Ternus
Apple's iPhone and services records came even without a new standard iPhone model, though services growth is slowing.
Variety · +7 outlets
Google dismantles backdoor that turned 1.3 million Android set-top boxes into a botnet
Google says it cut ties with a Shenzhen-based manufacturing partner that secretly built the backdoor into its devices.
The Verge · +8 outlets
New York Times sues Brave for AI scraping and bypassing paywalls
The suit targets the browser's AI data practices and paywall circumvention, adding to publisher litigation over AI training data.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Apple says it cannot predict when iPhone Duo supply constraints will ease
CEO John Ternus told Reuters the company is working to get the device to as many customers as quickly as possible.
The Verge · +10 outlets
Meta and Lionsgate partner to bring new Hunger Games film to Quest VR glasses in 3D
The deal converts new Lionsgate movies into 3D for Meta's headsets as Meta courts premium entertainment content for VR.
The Hollywood Reporter · +6 outlets
Meta to end Quest 2 and Quest Pro OS updates by March 2027
Meta says the final update for the older headsets will be v213, after which it will only ship security patches.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Roku posts $183M net income and surging sales, beating analyst expectations
The streaming platform and device maker reported strong quarterly results as it pushes further into ad-supported TV.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Xbox's former COO says she has serious concerns about her abrupt departure
Helen Chiang left Microsoft less than two weeks after being promoted to COO in July, raising questions about Xbox leadership.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Snap settles kids online safety case just before trial
The settlement avoids a courtroom test of claims about the platform's protections for underage users.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Netflix lays off 2 to 3 percent of staff in the UK, including production VP Anna Mallett
The cuts hit the streamer's UK production operation amid a broader push to trim costs.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
YouTuber Druski signs Netflix deal, sets church comedy Collect & Praise
The creator's exclusive Netflix content deal extends the streamer's push to sign internet-native talent.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Anthropic updates Claude restrictions to block AI recreations of existing video games
The change to Claude Code's system prompt follows a wave of AI-generated decompilations and retro game clones.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic's updated S-1 filing shows even larger numbers ahead of listing
The revised filing offers a fresh look at the AI company's finances as it moves toward a public offering.
The Verge · +14 outlets
OpenAI pilots Grid Protectors Program to free data center power during emergencies
The program launches at a planned Georgia data center and promises up to 1,000 megawatts of relief during extreme weather.
The Verge · +3 outlets
SpaceX explores buying Boost Mobile as part of mobile carrier ambitions
A deal would give the rocket and satellite company a direct retail wireless foothold in the US market.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Squarespace lays off 19 percent of employees
The website builder is cutting staff after its take-private deal, following a broader tech layoff trend.
The Verge · +7 outlets
Fox Corp reports record quarter on midterm elections and FIFA World Cup
Political advertising and live sports powered the media company's strongest quarterly results.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Lachlan Murdoch cites viewer fatigue as Fox News ratings soften
The executive's comments came alongside Fox Corp's record quarter, pointing to pressure in its cable news ratings.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets