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Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger amid antitrust suit by 12 state AGs, delaying closing by 14 days and signaling ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Disney+ is weighing a free, ad-supported tier to compete with YouTube/Tubi, buoyed by Nielsen data showing ad-supported streaming already accounts for a sizable and growing share of viewing.
Netflix is reportedly exploring always-on live TV channels and bundles (potentially with Peacock) to boost engagement and ad revenue, with Nielsen data showing Netflix accounted for 7.8% of TV viewing in April.
Netflix’s binge-era dominance is fading as consumers shift to short-form platforms and microdramas, with data showing TikTok/YouTube growing in engagement and spending on microdrama apps rising, pushing Netflix to reconsider release formats and content strategy.
NTS Radio and Atonemo launch the NTS Radio Player, a $179 hi-fi streaming device that outputs 24-bit/192kHz audio and supports AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect, with an RCA adapter for vintage systems.
HBO Max is offering 28% off its annual plans through July 15, 2026, with Basic at $78.99, Standard at $132.99, and Premium at $164.99, incentivizing upfront annual payments.
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