Amazon is developing Vega, a proprietary, Linux-based operating system to replace Fire OS and eliminate its reliance on Google's Android infrastructure. Vega is already running on Echo Show devices and will soon power Amazon’s streaming hardware, giving the company full-stack…

ESPN enters this week’s NFL Draft under its expiring rights deal, with no renewal in place and mounting competition from Amazon, Fox, YouTube, and Netflix. While insiders say it would be a “shocker” if ESPN lost the rights entirely, the…

Netflix is exploring video podcasts as part of its effort to attract creator-led content, with co-CEO Ted Sarandos suggesting some may debut on the platform soon. The move signals a broader push to compete with YouTube, which leads in TV…

Netflix crushed Q1 2025 earnings with $10.54B in revenue and a 32% operating margin, but the real shift came with its decision to stop reporting subscriber counts—signaling a permanent pivot from growth optics to monetization metrics. By ditching the outdated…

The story this week was that 88% of Prime Video users are now watching with ads—but the real headline is that only 12% care enough to pay to skip them. This isn’t a failure of Amazon’s strategy; it is the…

CNN is launching two new digital streaming products—starting with a non-news offering in 2025—as part of CEO Mark Thompson’s plan to generate $1 billion in annual digital revenue by 2030. The pivot leans into lifestyle content over breaking news, in…

Gen Z is reshaping the subscription economy with an average of seven services and $940 in annual spend, prioritizing flexibility, bundles, and perks over loyalty. Premium social subscriptions like Snapchat+ and X Premium are gaining traction, while traditional video streaming…

From the Archives tracks how Awesomeness transformed from a YouTube startup into a multi-platform Gen Z media brand, reaching a $650 million valuation with backing from DreamWorks, Hearst, and Verizon. After the collapse of go90 and shifting corporate priorities, the…

Andrew Wamugi explores how MLB could use MLB.TV as a strategic asset in upcoming media rights negotiations. With ESPN walking away from its $550 million annual deal after 2025, MLB is leveraging its centralized streaming infrastructure to attract potential partners…

YouTube is considering adding a daily timer to limit how long users can watch Shorts, signaling a major shift in strategy from the platform that perfected doomscrolling. The move isn’t about digital wellness—it’s about rechanneling engagement toward higher-value formats like…