Netflix delays Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ movie for big theatrical push in 2027

“The Magician’s Nephew” looks like a big next step in Netflix’s thawing relationship with movie theaters.

Spotify introduces verified artist badges to help distinguish humans from AI

As AI-generated artists and tracks flood music streaming platforms, Spotify is rolling out a new “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners more easily identify authentic human artists. To receive the badge, artists must meet certain criteria. Spoti…

Google gains 25M subscriptions in Q1, driven by YouTube and Google One

Google added 25M paid subscriptions in Q1, reaching 350M total, as YouTube and Google One grow.

Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers.

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers

YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.

Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner

Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.

Spotify’s next frontier: fitness content

Spotify is adding fitness as its next major category, launching workout videos, playlists, and Peloton classes inside the app for free and Premium users.

Amazon’s new podcast strategy: Monetize everything

Amazon’s podcasting business seems to have transformed over the past six months.

Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 has four tightly defined technology domains, each backed by live demonstrations, dedicated exhibit floors, and sessions featuring the people actually building and funding these technologies globally.