Topic: content distribution
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Streaming's Future Hinges on Distribution
The modern video streaming landscape requires content owners to create and manage a unique, technically complex distribution feed for each individual streaming platform, creating a significant operational burden. This fragmented, bespoke distribution model is difficult to scale, prone to errors, ...
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Spotify and Netflix Partner on Video Podcasts
Spotify will launch video podcasts on Netflix starting early 2026, beginning in the U.S. and expanding globally, featuring content from Spotify Studios and The Ringer across genres like sports and true crime. The partnership is part of Spotify's strategic shift toward video content to enhance adv...
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Media Giants Make Major Tech Breakthroughs
Streaming's rapid growth forces media companies to adopt technology for multi-platform content distribution, audience engagement, and transparent cross-channel optimization to stay competitive. Media firms are prioritizing practical AI and automation to handle repetitive tasks, manage increased w...
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Street Cars 101 TV Launches on FAST Channels TV
Street Cars 101 Media LLC has launched its automotive programming on FAST Channels TV, expanding into the free ad-supported streaming market to reach a global audience. The partnership emphasizes authentic storytelling and community in car culture, offering free access to shows like Street Cars 1...
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Apple Secures $750 Million F1 U.S. Streaming Rights for 5 Years
Starting in 2026, Formula 1 will stream exclusively in the U.S. on Apple TV under a five-year, $750 million agreement, ending ESPN's current rights after 2025. The partnership includes full access to all F1 sessions for Apple TV subscribers at $12.99/month, with some free content available, and i...
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Minute Media Acquires Indian AI Startup for Automated Sports Highlights
Minute Media, backed by BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, has acquired Indian AI startup VideoVerse to enhance automated sports highlights generation across its portfolio, including Sports Illustrated and The Players’ Tribune. VideoVerse, valued between $200–250 million, specializes in AI tools for sp...
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Surviving SEO: What To Do When the Click Disappears
Artificial intelligence is transforming digital marketing by enabling search engines to deliver direct answers on results pages, reducing the need for users to click through to websites. Marketers must adapt by creating AI-friendly content with clear, upfront answers and structured formats like F...
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Amagi Unveils AI-Powered Innovations at LA FAST Conference
Amagi introduced AI-powered innovations at the FAST Conference, including Amagi Intelligence, which uses predictive analytics to enhance operational efficiency, audience reach, and advertising revenue for media companies. The company launched new products like Amagi ON DEMAND for managing on-dema...
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IBC2025: Why Supply Chain Fixes Can't Save Legacy Media
The broadcast industry is at a critical inflection point, facing economic pressures and a struggle for relevance against dominant streaming platforms and big tech companies. Legacy media must adopt cloud-native, agile production and AI-driven operational efficiencies to reduce costs and meet mode...
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5 Streaming Strategies to Boost Your OTT Quality of Experience
The global OTT video market is projected to reach $347.11 billion by 2025, making Quality of Experience (QoE) crucial for viewer retention and revenue growth. Achieving high QoE requires a seamless technical workflow from ingestion to playback, with modern systems relying on automated quality con...
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Liplyn IG: Dubai's First AI-Powered Digital PR Platform Launches
Dubai has established itself as the leading AI hub in the MENAT region with the launch of Liplyn Information Group, a digital PR and marketing platform introduced at GITEX GLOBAL. Liplyn IG specializes in optimizing brand visibility for generative AI search assistants like ChatGPT and Gemini, add...
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spot on news Launches New FAST Channel 'the latest' for Daily Entertainment & Lifestyle
spot on news GmbH and FAST Channels TV have launched a new free ad-supported streaming channel called "spot on news - the latest," offering global viewers daily entertainment, lifestyle, and news content. The partnership leverages spot on news GmbH's expertise in entertainment journalism and FAST...
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Transform Internal Docs into High-Converting Content
Internal documents from sales and customer success teams are a rich source of content ideas, as they address real customer questions and challenges, which can be repurposed into effective external materials like blog posts and guides. To leverage these resources, identify and adapt frequently use...
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Threads Tests Long-Form Text Sharing Feature
Meta is testing a new long-form text attachment feature on Threads, allowing users to share extended written content directly with formatting tools. This feature enables creators to publish detailed content natively, keeping engagement within the Meta ecosystem instead of redirecting to external ...
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Build Mode: TechCrunch's New Podcast for Founders
TechCrunch has launched Build Mode, a weekly podcast for early-stage founders that provides honest discussions and actionable strategies from experienced entrepreneurs and experts. The podcast, starting November 13, will tackle real startup challenges like fundraising and hiring, with J.P. Morgan...
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Instagram's Adam Mosseri addresses AI fears, says society must adapt
AI tools are significantly lowering barriers to content creation, enabling more individuals to produce high-quality work, but they also pose risks of misuse by malicious actors. Mosseri views AI as a tool for enhancing and increasing creator output rather than replacing large-scale productions, c...
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OpenAI's Sora Video Model & iOS App Now Available
OpenAI has launched the Sora iOS app in an invite-only rollout for the U.S. and Canada, marking its first consumer app beyond ChatGPT and featuring the Sora 2 model for generating videos with synchronized audio. The app emphasizes creation over passive consumption, offering collaborative tools li...
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Minute Media Buys VideoVerse to Power Sports Video with AI
Minute Media has acquired VideoVerse, integrating its AI-driven Magnifi platform to offer a comprehensive solution for sports content creation, distribution, and monetization. The Magnifi technology uses AI, computer vision, and machine learning to automatically identify key sports moments and ge...
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Apple's iPhone 17 Features Groundbreaking In-House Networking Chip
Apple's iPhone 17 series will debut its first in-house networking chip, the N1, enhancing performance for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity. The N1 chip, along with the new C1X 5G modem, reflects Apple's strategy of vertical integration for better hardware and software optimization. A...
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Wyze's Solar-Powered Pan-Tilt Camera Under $80
The Wyze Solar Cam Pan is an affordable outdoor security camera that operates continuously with just one hour of daily sunlight, though its performance in cloudy conditions or with heavy use is unspecified. It features AI-powered person detection and tracking, along with night vision, a motion-ac...
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SoftBank Bets $5.4 Billion on AI-Powered Robotics
SoftBank is investing $5.4 billion to acquire ABB's robotics division, marking a major return to robotics and expanding its automated systems portfolio despite past setbacks like the Pepper robot. The acquisition strengthens SoftBank's position in industrial robotics and aligns with founder Masay...
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Save Over $90 on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 at Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is a top-tier Android-compatible smartwatch, now available at a discounted price of $158.99, praised for its comfortable fit, responsive performance, and classic circular design. It features advanced health monitoring tools, including FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection, ...
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CMF's New Over-Ear Headphones Feature Bass & Treble Energy Slider
The CMF Headphone Pro launched in the EU and UK as a budget-friendly over-ear option priced at $99, with plans to release in the US on October 7, 2025, and customizable color finishes. They feature tactile controls including a customizable action button and an Energy Slider for adjusting bass and...
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Gundam Keyboard With Topre Switches: The Ultimate Build?
Realforce is collaborating with the Gundam franchise to release four limited-edition keyboards based on the Z Gundam, Hyaku Shiki, Nu Gundam, and Sazabi, with reservations opening in late December. The keyboards are built on the Realforce GX1 model, featuring non-hot-swappable Topre switches, and...
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Amazon Drivers May Soon See the Road Through AR Glasses
Amazon is developing augmented reality glasses for delivery drivers, codenamed "Jayhawk," featuring a display, microphones, speakers, and a camera to enhance package delivery. These specialized glasses, expected to debut before consumer models, will provide real-time delivery instructions and nav...
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How to Watch the Apple iPhone 17 Launch Event Live
Apple's iPhone 17 launch event on September 9th will feature new models, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, along with potential reveals of smartwatches and AirPods Pro 3. The event will be accessible through multiple platforms, including a live stream embedded in the article, Apple's YouTub...
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Nintendo Wins $2M Lawsuit Against Switch Modder for Piracy
Nintendo won a $2 million legal victory against a modder for selling hardware that enabled piracy on Switch consoles. The court permanently banned the defendant from modifying consoles or distributing circumvention tools, citing mass copyright infringement. This ruling is part of Nintendo's broad...
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Logitech MX Master 3S: 25% Off Top-Rated Wireless Mouse
The Logitech MX Master 3S is on sale for $89.98 at Amazon until October 8th, making it an excellent time to purchase this high-performance wireless mouse. It features quiet clicks, an ergonomic grip, and dual responsive scroll wheels that enhance productivity, though it lacks the haptic feedback ...
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The Hidden Flaws of AI Smart Home Assistants
Large language models are widely adopted for their versatility but often fail to meet high expectations in real-world applications, leaving users questioning their effectiveness. Despite significant investment, no company has perfected a reliable AI assistant, with current tools like ChatGPT offe...
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Microsoft Unveils Its First In-House AI Image Generator
Microsoft has launched MAI-Image-1, its first internally developed text-to-image generator, enhancing its AI portfolio with a focus on high-quality, original visual content. The model was developed with artist input to avoid generic results and excels in producing realistic images quickly, partic...
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Edifier's Gaming PC-Inspired Wireless Speaker Unveiled
The Huazai New Cyber speaker features a transparent enclosure with exposed internal electronics, RGB lighting, and a full-color screen, designed to appeal to gaming enthusiasts and currently available in China for 1,499 yuan. It includes a 4-inch subwoofer, three passive radiators, and two 52mm d...
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Amazon Suspends Drone Deliveries After Crashes Into Crane
Amazon has suspended its Prime Air drone delivery service in the West Valley Phoenix Metro Area after two MK30 drones collided with a crane in Tolleson, Arizona, with no serious injuries reported. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incidents, and Amazon is cooperating fully ...
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Trump Takes Aim at Microsoft's Top Lobbyist Lisa Monaco
Donald Trump has publicly called for the termination of Microsoft's head of global affairs, Lisa Monaco, claiming he revoked her security clearances and citing concerns over her access to sensitive information. The motivation for Trump's action is unclear, but it may have been prompted by a recen...
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Samsung's Audio Empire: Now Home to Denon, Marantz & More
Samsung's subsidiary Harman has finalized the acquisition of Sound United for $350 million, significantly expanding its portfolio of audio brands. The deal brings legendary hi-fi brands like Denon, Marantz, Bowers & Wilkins, and Polk Audio under Samsung's control, joining existing brands such as ...
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How to Disable iOS 26's Annoying Screenshot Previews
The iOS 26 update introduces a new full-screen preview for screenshots, which some users may find disruptive to their workflow. This feature can be easily disabled in Settings under General > Screen Capture by toggling off Full-Screen Previews, restoring the thumbnail view. Even with the preview ...
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Switzerland Unveils Open-Weight AI Model for Developers
Switzerland has launched Apertus, an open-weight AI model that provides a transparent and legally compliant alternative to proprietary systems like ChatGPT, aligning with EU copyright standards and ethical data practices. Apertus offers full access to its source code, training data, and documenta...
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SpaceX Launches 10,000th Starlink Satellite in Internet Milestone
SpaceX has deployed its 10,000th Starlink satellite, matching the annual launch record in 2025 with a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 56 new satellites. Approximately 8,608 satellites are currently operational, designed with a five-year lifespan before being safely deorbited to burn up in Earth's atmosp...
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Digital Natives Reveal Top Social Platforms
A Variety summit panel revealed distinct generational differences in social media and entertainment consumption patterns between younger and older millennials, providing valuable insights for creators and marketers. Six multi-talented creators from television, podcasts, and digital content shared...
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AI Ignites the Next Generation of Browser Wars
OpenAI's Atlas browser, powered by ChatGPT, introduces natural language web surfing and autonomous task completion, marking a significant shift in browser technology. Security vulnerabilities in Atlas could compromise sensitive user information, highlighting the challenge of balancing innovation ...
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Mondelez to Use AI for TV Ads in 2024
Mondelez International is adopting AI to create television commercials, aiming to significantly reduce marketing production costs and marking a major shift in corporate content creation. The company has invested over $40 million in a generative AI video platform, which is expected to halve produc...
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Fujifilm's New Instant Camera Is Made for Selfies
Fujifilm has launched the Instax Mini LiPlay Plus, featuring a second rear-facing wide-angle camera and a boxy design to enhance selfie-taking with its LCD screen. The camera allows digital photo capture and instant printing, supports 3-second audio recordings per image, and includes a layered ph...
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT California Special: A Modern Classic
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is achieving strong sales, surpassing gasoline models even without the federal EV tax credit, and Ford has introduced a special edition to sustain this momentum. The new Mustang Mach-E GT California Special edition draws from the 1968 original, featuring exclusive design e...
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Big Tech's Carbon Removal & The Next Wave of Nuclear Reactors
The number of frozen IVF embryos is rising globally due to advances in technology and increased use of IVF, creating a personal and ethical dilemma for millions. Embryos are biologically simple cell clusters but hold unique potential for life, leading to debates over their moral status and the ne...
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3 AI Search Limits Every B2B SaaS Marketer Must Know
A majority of brands are adapting their search strategies to incorporate Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), but many B2B marketers are still exploring its full potential and limitations. AI search struggles to build awareness for new products and verticals due to slow content indexing and reli...
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Top Amazon Prime Day Laptop Deals in October
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days offers significant discounts on laptops and PC accessories, primarily for Prime members, with competing retailers like Best Buy also providing similar deals. Notable laptop deals include Apple's M2 MacBook Air at $699 and various gaming laptops like the Razer Blade 14 a...
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Anker Nebula P1 Projector with Detachable Wireless Speakers
Anker's Soundcore Nebula P1 is a compact, 5.3-pound projector with detachable wireless speakers, priced at $799 and shipping in mid-October 2025. It features 1080P resolution and 650 ANSI lumens brightness, requiring a dark room for optimal viewing, especially at its advertised 180-inch projectio...
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Opera's New AI Browser Comes With a Price
Opera Neon is a new subscription-based AI browser priced at $19.90 per month, currently available only to a limited group of initial testers with others needing to join a waitlist. The browser integrates multiple specialized AI agents, including Tasks for creating project workspaces and Do for ha...
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Amazon Prime: Add Items to Completed Orders
Amazon Prime's new "Add to Delivery" feature allows US Prime members to include additional items with confirmed shipments before they leave the warehouse, avoiding separate shipping fees. The feature is accessible via Amazon's mobile app and website, displaying a blue "Add to delivery" button for...
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Unseen PlayStation Art: Exclusive Unused Designs Revealed
Sony is releasing "PlayStation: The First 30 Years," a photography book with over 400 pages showcasing prototype hardware, concept sketches, and design models from PlayStation's history. The book is available for pre-order in Standard and Deluxe editions, with the premium version limited to 1,994...
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Powerbeats Fit Get a More Comfortable, Secure Redesign
The redesigned Powerbeats Fit earbuds feature a more flexible wing tip for improved comfort and security during activities, while remaining priced under $200. They include the H1 chip for seamless Apple device integration and offer Android users features like one-touch pairing and a Fit Test via ...
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