December 14, 2023
Streaming Services Compete for Consumers’ Holiday Spending With Giftable Subscriptions

From directly giftable subscriptions to traditional gift cards, video streaming services are finding ways to capture consumers’ holiday season spending. Notably, leading players in the space do not offer direct...

December 13, 2023
EU to Rule on Apple Music Streaming Case in Early...

The European Union (EU) is reportedly preparing to take action against Apple over alleged anticompetitive practices in its App Store. The EU regulators are investigating Apple’s blocking of music services...

December 11, 2023
Disney+ Offers Members $40 Discount on Walmart+ as Streamers Tap...

With video streaming services increasingly turning to subscription partnerships to drive customer acquisition in the competitive category, Disney+ is offering its customers a Walmart deal. As SFGate reported, the streaming service is...

December 11, 2023
Right to Repair is Rooted in Antitrust Law

Legislation promoting the unrestricted to “Right to Repair” one’s property has been moving through state legislatures at an increasing pace. The legal reasoning is that owners, as owners, should be in...

December 08, 2023
Disney+ Considering Adding Shopping, Gaming as Streaming Services Diversify

With streaming services increasingly expanding beyond just offering video content in an effort to stand out in a crowded landscape, Disney+ is reportedly exploring new categories. As Rita Ferro, president of...

December 07, 2023
Rent the Runway Co-Founder Jenny Fleiss Joins Initialized Capital

Rent the Runway co-founder Jenny Fleiss has joined venture capital (VC) firm Initialized Capital as a partner. Fleiss brings to the firm a depth of experience and work ethic that makes her an ideal partner...

December 05, 2023
When There Is No FICO: AI and ML Transform Emerging...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer emerging technologies. The innovations have officially arrived, and they are already having an impact around the globe – particularly within...

December 04, 2023
Xbox Making Billion-Dollar Game Pass Bet as Competition Heats Up

Xbox is seeing its massive investment in video game content pay off, as more of gaming comes to rely on subscription models. In an interview with Windows Central at convention...

December 03, 2023
Apple and Paramount Global Explore Bundling Streaming Services

Tech giant Apple and entertainment conglomerate Paramount Global are reportedly in discussions to bundle their respective streaming services, Apple TV+ and Paramount+. According to a Friday report from the Wall...