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Netflix’s growing live TV ambitions now have a host

Netflix is bringing ESPN host Elle Duncan onboard to become the voice of its growing roster of live events. Duncan, who has appeared on SportsCenter, College GameDay, and WNBA Countdown, will make her debut on Netflix with next year’s Skyscraper Live broadcast. During the livestream, free solo climber Alex Honnold will attempt to ascend the […]

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Sony’s legal battle against Tencent’s Horizon ‘clone’ is already over

In July, Sony sued Tencent to prevent the release of Light of Motiram, a game Sony alleged was a “slavish clone” of its popular Horizon series. But the legal battle is already over; the two companies have reached a “confidential settlement” and the case has been dismissed with prejudice, according to a court document filed […]

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Video game hardware sales had a historically bad November in the US

Spending on video game hardware during November totalled $695 million, a drop of 27 percent compared to last year, according to market analyst company Circana, “This is the lowest video game hardware spending total for a November month since the $455M reached during the November 2005 tracking period,” Circana says. In addition, 1.6 million units […]

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The Oscars will stream on YouTube in 2029

The Oscars are headed to YouTube – in a few years. “Beginning in 2029, the Oscars will broadcast exclusively on YouTube for free globally and on YouTube TV in the U.S.,” YouTube announced. YouTube’s coverage will include the red carpet, behind the scenes content, and Governors Ball access. The deal runs through 2033, according to […]

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Maximus is more important than ever in Fallout season 2

As we tuck into Fallout season 2, eager to see Amazon bring New Vegas to life, there’s one person who stands out – and not just because of his power armor. Knight Maximus of the Brotherhood of Steel is the most important of Fallout’s three main characters, and I’m glad the new season is finally […]

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ESPN is debuting a new data-filled Monday Night Football stream next week

A new Monday Night Football broadcast will offer an alternate telecast that presents the game live from the All-22 camera angle that shows the entire field, coupled with on-screen analytics and commentary. It’s called MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats, and it premieres next week. To develop the show, ESPN partnered with sports data analytics […]

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Mercedes-Benz discontinues feature that syncs music to driving

Mercedes-Benz sent out a notice to customers recently announcing its plans to discontinue MBUX Sound Drive, an interactive audio feature that syncs music to the car’s actions. The feature was first announced less than a year ago at CES in partnership with Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am. Notices went out recently to customers that MBUX […]

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Warner Bros. Discovery wants its shareholders to reject Paramount’s latest offer

Though Paramount Skydance was trying to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for much more money than Netflix is offering, David Zaslav and the rest of WBD’s board are urging their shareholders to give Oracle scion David Ellison the cold shoulder. Today, WBD’s board announced that it has unanimously decided that its shareholders would be much better […]

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Peacock will bombard you with ads as soon as you open the app

Peacock has found a new place to stuff ads. Starting next year, the streaming service will greet you with an ad alongside your profile icon on the “Who’s watching?” screen when you open the app. During a press briefing, Peacock parent company NBCUniversal showed off how these “arrival ads” might look. One image shows your […]

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Netflix’s next big TV game is FIFA soccer

The World Cup is happening next year, and Netflix and FIFA are working on a new soccer simulation game in celebration of the tournament. “This summer, when the world gathers to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026, fans can play a newly reimagined FIFA football simulation game exclusively on Netflix Games,” Netflix says. The new […]

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