Plex Rolls Out New Social Features Before Lifetime Pass Price Increase
Plex is adding more social tools to its streaming platform, along with an AI-and-human moderation system, just as its lifetime Plex Pass gets ready for a major price hike.
Insanity Talent Management Expands With Agents From Independent Talent and Curtis Brown
Maya Jama and Roman Kemp’s agency Insanity Talent Management is strengthening its roster with new agent hires from Independent Talent and Curtis Brown.
Netflix Top 10: The Four Seasons and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Hit Sophomore Viewership Slump
Netflix’s latest Top 10 chart shows The Four Seasons and A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder falling short of their first-season launches, adding to a wider sophomore viewership slowdown.
VivaTech 2026: Why Paris Could Define Europe’s AI Strategy
TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026 as Paris prepares to host one of Europe’s most important conversations on AI, startups, regulation, and global tech competition.
Meta Tests Series for Episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook
Meta is testing a new Series feature that could turn Instagram Reels and Facebook Reels into episodic shows, with monetization options also under consideration.
Paramount+ Spotlights Taylor Sheridan’s Landman and The Madison at All Trails Lead Here Event
Paramount+ brought awards-season energy to its All Trails Lead Here event, featuring stars from Taylor Sheridan’s Landman and The Madison.
Anthropic Expands Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Anthropic is widening access to Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing for 150 organizations across 15 countries, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity in power, water, healthcare, and communications.
MacBook Neo Sales Hit 1.1 Million as Apple Finds a New Laptop Crowd
Apple’s MacBook Neo is off to a strong start, with IDC estimating 1.1 million units shipped in its first weeks on sale.
Disney+ UK & Ireland Acquires Australian Series Gnomes Starring Asa Butterfield
Disney+ has picked up UK and Ireland rights to Australian series Gnomes, with AMC Global Media taking Spain and Portugal for the six-part production.
Owain Rhys Davies Dead at 44: Twin Peaks and The OA Actor Dies Suddenly
Welsh actor Owain Rhys Davies, known for roles in Twin Peaks and Netflix’s The OA, has died suddenly at 44, according to a statement from his brother.