Hulu is facing an existential crisis as Disney approaches a 2024 deadline to buy Comcast's 33% stake
In an era of flagship streaming services like Disney+ and Peacock, Hulu is caught in the middle.
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Top SoftBank exec steps back from role at Vision Fund as pressure mounts on investments
SoftBank's Vision Fund strategy has come under heavy criticism and pressure amid a string of bad bets and a crash in technology stocks this year.
How startups are dealing with the hardest fundraising climate in more than a decade
With tech stocks down dramatically from their 2021 highs, startups are trying to avoid the dreaded down round.
Shell to build Europe's 'largest' renewable hydrogen plant to help power Dutch refinery
Company says the facility will be "Europe's largest renewable hydrogen plant" when operations start in 2025.
Video game sales set to fall for first time in years as industry braces for recession
Global video game sales are forecast to contract 1.2% to $188 billion in 2022, according to research from Ampere Analysis.
Apple introduces Lockdown Mode to protect iPhones from state-sponsored hacking
Lockdown Mode turns off several features on the iPhone in order to make it less vulnerable to spyware.
How online searches and texts can put you at risk in a post-Roe world, and how to protect yourself
Digital tools have made it easier to find reproductive health care information, but also created new legal risks for those who use them.
Rivian confirms it's on track to build 25,000 electric vehicles this year
Rivian said it delivered more than 4,000 EVs in the second quarter and still expects to build 25,000 this year.
Netflix announces 'Stranger Things' spin-off as creators form new production company
Netflix and the Duffer Brothers have formed Upside Down Pictures, which will create a "Stranger Things" spin-off.
Billions in bitcoin trapped on lending platforms like Celsius may turn into a tax write-off for investors
The bad debt write-off from Crypto platforms could eventually provide relief to investors who lost their funds.
Amazon takes stake in Grubhub, adds food delivery perks to Prime
As part of the agreement, Amazon has the option to acquire a 2% stake in Grubhub.
Crypto brokerage Voyager Digital files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Voyager commenced bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York on Tuesday.
Microsoft's $69 billion Activision takeover faces competition probe in the UK
The U.K.'s competition watchdog on Wednesday opened an investigation into Microsoft's planned acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard.
Amazon investigated by UK antitrust watchdog over its marketplace practices
The U.K.'s antitrust watchdog said it is probing Amazon over practices relating to its marketplace that "may be anti-competitive."
VW and Goldman-backed battery maker Northvolt gets $1.1 billion funding injection
Northvolt's CEO and co-founder, Peter Carlsson is bullish about the future.
Andy Jassy just wrapped up a rocky first year after succeeding Bezos as Amazon CEO
Jassy's first year was marked by challenges ranging from the Covid-19 pandemic and record inflation, to unionization efforts and a plunge in the stock price.
Crypto lender Nexo offers to buy embattled rival Vauld as market consolidates
Vauld on Monday paused operations and said it was exploring restructuring options due to "financial challenges."
The world's most powerful tidal turbine just got a major funding boost
While there is excitement about the potential of marine energy, the overall size of tidal stream and wave projects remains small compared with other renewables.
Another crypto lender Vauld pauses withdrawals as market crash takes its toll
Vauld is the latest victim of the cryptocurrency price plunge this year that has exposed flaws in a number digital coin projects and business models.
Tired of swiping left, singles are turning to new matchmaking services for dates
After years of online dating, particularly during the pandemic, single people are burned out from the continued swiping.
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