No more lightbulbs, much more sports: Five predictions for Roku’s future
…I expect that the deal will have a significant impact on both companies, and that Roku owners will see major changes once it closes. Here’s what I believe is in store…
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Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data
…Gemini Spark, Google’s always-on AI agent, can help organize an upcoming event, while Daily Brief can offer a rundown of what to expect during your day. Google is even expanding…
Rivian makes the iconic American car — but that may not be enough
…hundreds of millions of dollars a quarter as it stands up its R2 production line, while breaking ground on a new factory in Georgia. It’s pushed back its expectations for profitability…
All the evidence revealed so far in Musk v. Altman
…7 In an October 2015 email exchange between Altman and Musk, Altman suggests starting with a $100 million commitment by Musk and asks if he could donate an additional $30 million…
The AirPods are Tim Cook’s most underrated achievement
…Apple sold an estimated 14–16 million AirPods in 2017, and the number kept growing every year. Untethering yourself from your iPod or iPhone was a game changer. Headphone wires got caught…
AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?
…Both users and artists have expressed frustration, demanding streaming platforms do something to combat the growing problem that is watering down playlists and siphoning millions in royalties away from legitimate artists. Udio…
Grand Theft Auto VI is warping the video game release calendar
…It’s the follow-up to a game that has not only sold nearly 230 million copies across three console generations, but also continues to rake in money through a lucrative online…
How Netflix made us fall in love with K-dramas
…Season 2 attracted 7.4 million views last week, making it the most-watched non-English TV show worldwide on the service, and the third-most-popular show overall. Bloodhounds is no…
Grindr — yes, Grindr — won the WHCD party circuit
…The Onion wrote an article about the “poppers lobbyists” expected to attend. DC seemed to vibrate with a hope that this party would be somehow different from the usual fare. [Media: https…
‘We Are Xbox’: read the memo defining Microsoft’s gaming future
…Today, Xbox reaches over 500 million players around the world, with some of the most important franchises in entertainment. > From the beginning, Xbox was built by people willing to try things …