Students are seen on the campus of Columbia University on April 14, 2026, in New York City. An immigration judge ruled on April 11 that Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian student protester from Columbia University and a US permanent resident detained by the Trump administration, can be deported, his lawyer said. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU /…
Branded entertainment executives Anthony Damianakis and Pete Fergusson are launching an ambitious startup called IPX headquartered in Dubai, with offices also in London and Sydney. The innovative startup aims to connect brands with creators, producers, broadcasters, streamers and other content platforms to jointly develop premium content and ownable IP. IPX – which is being touted…
A new report claims the e-commerce giant is looking to create a pipeline of licensable content between media publishers and AI companies. Image: Sagar Soneji / Pexels Source: TechCrunch
In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, FTC chair Andrew Ferguson cited reports from Media Research Center, a right-leaning think tank, which accused Apple of excluding right-leaning outlets from the top 20 articles in the Apple News feed. Image: Elvis Kaiser / Unsplash Source: TechCrunch
AI data centers are becoming a bipartisan concern. | Image: Microsoft Image: Isaac Graulich / Unsplash New York’s state legislature is set to consider a pair of bills that would require labels on AI-generated content and would put a three-year pause on new data center construction. The New York Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements in News…
A massive, modern new studio is headed to New Jersey. Alan Mruvka, a real estate developer and the co-creator of E! Entertainment Television, announced today the launch of Filmology Labs: Content Creation Studios. The $250 million studio complex will be located in Paterson, New Jersey, and will focus on next-gen content creation like vertical micro-dramas,…
Introduction In a stark move signaling continued turbulence, connected fitness giant Peloton is shedding approximately 11% of its global workforce. This significant reduction, primarily targeting engineering and enterprise technology teams, arrives mere months after the company unveiled its ambitious new AI-powered hardware lineup. The layoffs underscore the profound challenges Peloton faces as it struggles to…
Introduction In a single day, the tectonic plates of the video game industry shifted. As Google unveiled its vision for AI-crafted worlds, Wall Street delivered a swift and brutal verdict. The stock prices of major gaming powerhouses tumbled, signaling a market suddenly grappling with a future where anyone could be a creator. This wasn’t just…
Introduction In a bold strategic move, Crunchyroll is dramatically amplifying its voice in Southeast Asia. The global anime streaming titan has launched a comprehensive Thai-language interface and massively expanded its localized content library, signaling a deep, long-term commitment to one of the world’s most passionate anime fanbases. This initiative transforms the platform from a primarily…
Introduction In a strategic move to capture one of Southeast Asia’s most passionate anime markets, streaming titan Crunchyroll has unveiled a comprehensive Thai-language overhaul. This isn’t just a translation; it’s a cultural embrace, launching a dedicated Thai interface alongside a massive library of localized shows. The initiative signals a profound shift from simply exporting content…
