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Taylor Sheridan’s Manifest Destiny Is NBCUniversal, But Paramount Keeps the (Dutton) Ranch
It was written when, in 2020, Paramount Global (then ViacomCBS) licensed the Yellowstone streaming rights to Peacock. Taylor Sheridan, an actor turned western-writing juggernaut, is bailing from the plains of Paramount (comma, a Skydance Corporation!) for the (money-)greener pastures of…
Threads Launches ‘Ghost Posts’ Disappearing Updates
After they were spotted in testing several times over the past few months, Threads has now officially launched its new “Ghost Posts,” which are essentially temporary updates that disappear after 24 hours on display in the app. Well, they disappear…
Apple may introduce search ads to Apple Maps starting next year, per report – 9to5Mac
Apple is considering bringing advertising to Apple Maps search beginning in 2026, according to the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman. This is part of a larger effort for the company to bring more advertising to iOS. According to the…
Developers Can Now Make Android Apps With Apple’s Swift
The first preview release of the Swift SDK for Android was published this week, allowing developers to build Android apps in Swift with official tooling and making it easier to share code across iOS and Android. The SDK enables Android…
British Airways pulls Louis Theroux podcast sponsorship after Bob Vylan interview
British Airways has pulled its Louis Theroux podcast sponsorship over his recent interview with Bob Vylan. At this year’s Glastonbury Festival, the punk duo delivered a controversial performance on the West Holts Stage, using their platform to voice their support for the…
Google has killed Privacy Sandbox
Google’s Privacy Sandbox is officially dead. In an update on the project’s website, Google Vice President Anthony Chavez has announced that the company was sunsetting the remaining technologies developed for Sandbox due to their ”low levels of adoption.” A spokesperson…
OpenAI is making its own AI chips with Broadcom’s help
OpenAI is hungry for as much compute power as it can get its hands on, and the company has signed another deal with a chipmaker to help make that happen. This time around, it’s teaming up with Broadcom to make…
HBO Max Hopes You “Like” or “Love” Its First-Ever Feedback System
You probably aren’t a big fan of the new HBO Max price, but maybe this will make up for it? (Spoiler: it won’t.) On Wednesday, Oct. 22, HBO Max rolled out a new feedback system, inviting users to “Love,” “Like”…
iPhone 18 Pro could gain satellite 5G as SpaceX chases Apple partnership – 9to5Mac
While Apple and SpaceX have no direct arrangement over Starlink satellite-based internet connectivity, a new report highlights two reasons why that could change in the future. The report also highlights a hardware change that could arrive with next year’s iPhone…
’Fallout’ season two is a ”buddy road trip”, teases star Ella Purnell
Fallout star Ella Purnell has described the upcoming second season of the show as a “buddy road trip”. The post-apocalyptic drama, based on the hit video game series of the same name, will return to Prime Video on December 17. Purnell,…
WordPress co-founder files countersuit against WP Engine over trademark violations
There’s been another turn in WordPress creator Automattic’s ongoing legal battle with WordPress provider WP Engine. In a counterclaim Automattic filedas part of WP Engine’s lawsuit against the company, the WordPress creator claims investment from private equity firm Silver Lake…
Next year’s iPhone Air could prove a hit thanks to two new advantages – 9to5Mac
I really love my iPhone Air, but so far reporting indicates that not many users are willing to give it a chance. Rumors say there’s a new ‘iPhone Air 2’ coming next fall, however, and it could prove a bigger…