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Netflix releases update supporting iPhone Duo screens
The application supports full-screen, book, tent and tabletop viewing modes, allowing users to access playback controls without having to reposition the device.
Anthropic IPO could raise $100 billion at $2 trillion valuation
The company plans to keep its flagship product, Claude, free of advertising; founders cautioned about safety concerns that could cause slower development compared to competitors like ChatGPT and Gemini.
Google ISP GFiber to take over Ting Fiber in Colorado Springs
he agreement will transfer Ting's remaining lease obligations with Colorado Springs Utilities to GFiber by next March.
Locality names Saul Stetson to SVP, Head of Product role
Stetson will be in charge of product strategy and development across the company's broadcast television and streaming advertising businesses.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Free Live Sports rolls out personalized recommendations through Gizmeon pact
By operating on a new platform, Free Live Sports can now offer personalized, AI-powered content recommendations to sports fans, the companies said.
Report: Elon Musk makes $1 billion investment in Skydance
The investment comes as Skydance seeks additional equity financing while managing nearly $80 billion in debt and integrating Paramount and WBD.
NEW DETAILS
Meta Platforms sees operating income dip amid legal settlements in Q3
Meta will issue a new class of stock to help it raise money to fund artificial intelligence-focused initiatives. The company is also reaching deep into its pockets to pay for litigation-related settlements and judgments.
EARNINGS REPORT
Facebook parent Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico lawsuit
The judgment was signed weeks after a New Mexico jury found Meta liable for 43 million violations of state privacy laws.
AT&T grows broadband subs in Q3, but debt grows as well
AT&T faces potential competition from SpaceX, which has outlined plans to develop a terrestrial wireless network alongside its Starlink satellite service.
EARNINGS REPORT
NAB says SiliconDust’s concerns about scheduled EAS test are overblown
The NAB said the upcoming emergency test is meant to gauge how encrypted TV stations deliver those alerts to viewers.
FIRST ON THE DESK
BeckTV, Beam Dynamics, Providius integrate broadcast tools
The integration combines BeckTV's BeckFlow documentation platform, Beam Dynamics' asset management software and Providius' network assurance tools.
The Weather Company unveils AI-based forecast product for local TV stations
The tool helps stations prepare weather stories for broadcast TV, streaming, websites, social media and mobile platforms.