Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.?
Netflix’s co-CEO reportedly told Trump, “I took your advice.”
The Download: AstroTurf wars and exponential AI growth
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over. In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that number was 79 million square meters—enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. The…
What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale
Learn more about Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.
Anthropic’s Claude rises to No. 2 in the App Store following Pentagon dispute
Anthropic’s chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company’s fraught negotiations with the Pentagon.
The billion-dollar infrastructure deals powering the AI boom
Here’s everything we know about the biggest AI infrastructure projects, including major spending from Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman announces Pentagon deal with ‘technical safeguards’
OpenAI’s CEO claims its new defense contract includes protections addressing the same issues that became a flashpoint for Anthropic.
This Is the $8 Trillion Investment Opportunity VCs and Founders Can’t Ignore
The longevity space is booming — and for entrepreneurs keen to capitalize on emerging sectors, this offshoot of wellness is one of the strongest opportunities of this decade.
Xiaomi launches 17 Ultra smartphone, an AirTag clone, and an ultra slim powerbank
We round up everything Xiaomi announced at its Mobile World Congress event.
This Is the Simple Blueprint to Make Your Business Growth Steady, Predictable and Sustainable
Learn how to equip your leaders and your organization with the tools to manage growth effectively.
Why China’s humanoid robot industry is winning the early market
China’s push into humanoid robots is accelerating, with domestic firms shipping more units and iterating faster than U.S. competitors in a still-nascent market.
India disrupts access to popular developer platform Supabase with blocking order
India, one of Supabase’s biggest markets, is seeing patchy access after a government block order.