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…
MASN has launched MASN+, a DTC service for Orioles and Nationals games, after years of delay due to a protracted rights dispute. The service arrives with flexible pricing but no annual plan, reflecting future uncertainty as the Nationals explore new…
Dimension Studio has launched an end-to-end AI-powered production pipeline, moving beyond experimental generative AI into full-scale operational use. Developed by its R&D division, the pipeline streamlines every phase of production — from ideation to delivery — enabling smaller teams to…
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 By ditching the outdated…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…
Ligue 1 is facing a media rights crisis as DAZN has begun withholding payments, citing the league’s insufficient anti-piracy efforts. A proposed mediation deal, which would have seen DAZN pay full fees for this season and exit the contract early,…
