How would the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal reshape Hollywood?

It’s only been a day since Netflix announced an $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros., and the acquisition has already been described as sending Hollywood into “full-blown panic mode,” “possibly a death blow to theatrical filmmaking,” and maybe even “the end of Hollywood” itself.

Meta reportedly delays mixed reality glasses until 2027

aMeta lready sells VR headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses, but these new glasses sound a bit different. Their format factor would reportedly be similar to the Apple Vision Pro, with a puck-like power source.

Is it time to ‘refound’ your startup?

Sometimes, founding a startup just once isn’t enough.

Pat Gelsinger wants to save Moore’s Law, with a little help from the Feds

The company is aiming to produce its first silicon wafers by 2028 and have its first commercial system online by 2029.

The New York Times is suing Perplexity for copyright infringement

The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force AI companies into licensing deals that compensate content creators.

New ‘KnoWay’ robotaxis cause chaos in upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online DLC

The inclusion of the Waymo look-a-likes appears to be part of a larger storyline that will encourage players to “stop the development of a mass surveillance network.”

New streaming channel launches to give viewers a peek into city council meetings

Hamlet TV is a way to help keep citizens informed of what’s happening inside local governments.

AWS re:Invent was an all-in pitch for AI. Customers might not be ready.

AWS is releasing a lot of new AI tech, but the cloud infrastructure giant’s enterprise customers may not be ready for it yet.

eSIM adoption is on the rise thanks to travel and device compatibility

As a technology, eSIM has been around for a decade now. However, global eSIM adoption was around 3% last year and will only cross 5% this year. Despite these figures, analysts, eSIM-providing startups, and investors are bullish about eSIM’s upward trajectory, largely thanks to travel.

ChatGPT’s user growth has slowed, report finds

ChatGPT’s global monthly active users only grew by around 5% from August to November, while Gemini’s users grew by about 30%.