Netflix Tries Short-Form Content with New Publisher Deals

The streaming service is experimenting with shorter video content from various publishers, including Variety and BuzzFeed, to test its audience's appetite for web-native formats.

Founders Fund Launches Game Show Starring Tech Elites

The venture capital firm co-founded by Peter Thiel has created a game show featuring prominent tech leaders, including Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey. The show, 'MAFIA the GAME,' aims to provide an entertaining and engaging way for the public to get to know these tech luminaries.

Google Complies with U.K. Regulation, Allowing Publishers to Opt Out of AI Search

The U.K. has imposed legal guardrails on Google's AI search, allowing publishers to opt out of being aggregated into AI search features. Google has announced compliance with the new regulation, providing a toggle in its Search Console for publishers to opt out.

YouTube to Automatically Label AI Videos, Cracking Down on Deepfakes

In a move to strengthen its AI policies, YouTube will now automatically label AI videos, making it easier to identify photorealistic, AI-altered, or AI-generated content on the platform.

Letterboxd's Parent Company Seeks Buyer Amid Surging Popularity

Tiny, the controlling investor of Letterboxd, is reportedly courting potential buyers, including Versant and The Ankler, as the platform's user base surges to 26 million.

X's Decline in Engagement Sparks High-Profile Exits

The Electronic Frontier Foundation and other prominent organizations are leaving X, citing declining returns and poor engagement.

Binge: The Movie-Tracking App That Warns You of Jump Scares in Real Time

A new movie-tracking app, Binge, utilizes Apple's Live Activities to alert users when jump scares are coming, aiming to differentiate itself in a crowded space.

Beehiiv Expands into Podcasting, Taking Aim at Patreon and Substack

In a bid to become an all-in-one platform for creators, Beehiiv is introducing native podcast hosting, allowing users to host, distribute, and monetize their podcasts directly on the platform.