FCC launches review of Disney broadcast licenses

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking an early review of Disney’s broadcast station licenses following concerns around the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, according to a letter from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Tuesday. The letter orders the company to file for early renewal for ABC-owned television stations and notes the action is related to an…

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Netflix was long ‘a builder not a buyer.’ Is that era over?

For years, Netflix top brass would tell investors they were builders not buyers. Now, that sentiment toward growth may be changing. On Thursday Netflix reported its quarterly earnings. Typically, Netflix’s earnings calls are focused on metrics like engagement, content spending, price hikes and membership. While those factors were still present on Thursday’s call, analysts were…

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Netflix (NFLX) earnings Q1 2026

Netflix co-founder and CEO, Reed Hastings, is in Sydney to meet with executives of other subscription streaming services on Feb. 25, 2022. Wolter Peeters | Fairfax Media | Getty Images Netflix shares fell 8% in extended trading on Thursday after the streaming giant released its first-quarter earnings report and announced a key governance change. The…

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OpenAI acquires popular tech podcast TBPN

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses the gathering at the AI Impact Summit, in New Delhi, India, February 19, 2026. Bhawika Chhabra | Reuters OpenAI announced that it has acquired the technology news podcast TBPN, the company announced Thursday. TBPN is a daily podcast hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays that covers technology news and…

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Netflix raises prices across all streaming plans

The word “Netflix” shines brightly at the presentation of the new season 3 of the Netflix series “Bridgerton” on May 14, 2024. Rolf Vennenbernd | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Your Netflix subscription just got a little more expensive. The streaming giant adjusted its pricing structure Thursday, with all subscription tiers rising at least $1….

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