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forbes.comfinance23 days ago
Apple Music Outage Affects Users in Multiple Countries
Apple confirmed an outage affecting Apple Music that began at 11:40 a.m. Eastern time on May 29, 2026. The disruption has been reported in the United States and several other countries.
thurrott.comtechnology27 days agoUpdated
Spotify Adds Over 650 Narrated Magazine Articles to Audiobook Library
Spotify began offering narrated long-form articles from multiple publications on May 26, 2026. The articles are available to Premium subscribers under the existing audiobook allowance and to free users for individual purchase.
Fortuneai29 days ago
Former Wired writer says AI shifts value from influencers to credentialed experts
A 1990s internet newsletter creator argues that generative AI has reduced the value of general online personalities while increasing demand for verified domain knowledge. The piece cites one parenting platform that sold over 100,000 subscriptions to an AI trained on its founder's…
app.buzzsumo.comai38 days ago
Share of AI-Generated Online Articles Stabilizes Near 50 Percent
Graphite.io analysis of more than 55,000 sampled web pages shows AI-generated content surged after ChatGPT's November 2022 launch but has held steady near half of new articles for more than a year. The study used three AI detectors on English-language articles and listicles from…
whatstrending.combusiness39 days ago
Byron Allen Acquires Majority Stake in BuzzFeed, Targets Starz
Byron Allen has purchased a majority stake in BuzzFeed for $20 million in cash plus $100 million due in five years. The acquisition adds BuzzFeed and HuffPost to Allen Media Group, which includes Local Now, The Weather Channel and TheGrio. Allen told The Hollywood Reporter that h…
New York Posttechnology39 days ago
Meta and Google Fund Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights to Teach Kids Digital Moderation and Safety
The tech companies provided tens of millions of dollars to children's organizations that reached hundreds of thousands of kids and parents with lessons on personal responsibility and screen time. Reuters reviewed internal documents showing Meta's strategy began several years ago…
Bloombergworld41 days ago
EQT Makes Final Bid for Intertek, eBay Rejects GameStop, Byron Allen Acquires BuzzFeed
Private equity firm EQT submitted its final offer to acquire testing and inspection company Intertek. eBay turned down a takeover proposal from GameStop. Media executive Byron Allen reached a deal to take over BuzzFeed, according to a Bloomberg report published on May 12, 2026.
The Guardianfinance40 days ago
Byron Allen Acquires Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million and Becomes CEO
Byron Allen is acquiring a controlling stake in BuzzFeed in a $120 million deal and will replace co-founder Jonah Peretti as chief executive. Peretti, who started the company 20 years ago, will step down but remain as president of A.I. Significant cost cuts are planned at the dig…
New York Postbusiness41 days ago
Byron Allen Acquires Controlling Stake in BuzzFeed for $120 Million
Media entrepreneur Byron Allen will become CEO of BuzzFeed after purchasing a controlling stake through Allen Family Digital. Jonah Peretti, who co-founded the company 20 years ago, will step down as CEO and become president of BuzzFeed AI. The deal comes as BuzzFeed shares have…
Forbesfinance41 days ago
Vox Media Explores Sale of Podcast Network and New York Magazine Brands
Vox Media is in talks to sell its podcast network and New York Magazine brands to James Murdoch's Lupa Systems for $300 million or more. The company has been divesting selected assets after years of acquisitions that built a portfolio including The Verge, SB Nation and Eater. For…
motorsport.comworld42 days ago
Zombies, Run Returns With New Stories After Long Hiatus
The popular fitness game Zombies, Run has released new story content for the first time in years. The Verge highlighted the app's comeback alongside other new releases including an E Ink notepad, a concert documentary, and a board game. The newsletter also featured reader recomme…
mumbrella.com.auworld44 days ago
African Social Media Influencers Summit Opens in Addis Ababa
The inaugural African Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS) 2026 convened on 8 May at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian and African Union officials urged digital creators to drive policy implementation, tourism promotion and continental integration unde…
variety.comworld44 days ago
OnlyFans Agrees to Sell Minority Stake at $3.15 Billion Valuation
OnlyFans has reached an agreement to sell a minority stake to an American investment firm. The deal values the online platform at $3.15 billion. The transaction marks the first significant outside investment in the company since its rapid growth during the pandemic.
paleofuture.gizmodo.comworld45 days ago
Study Finds Many Americans Get Health Information From Social Media Influencers
A new study reports that a substantial portion of Americans turn to social media influencers for health and wellness information. ABC News Live presented the data on May 8, 2026. Dr. Alok Patel said he is not surprised by the findings.
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techcentral.co.zaworld45 days ago
Forbes Releases Updated Mobile App for iPhone and iPad
Forbes Media LLC has released a new version of its mobile application for iOS devices. The app provides access to business news, insights and journalism with features including enhanced search, article saving and tabbed navigation. The update follows a major redesign in December…
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Podcasts Increasingly Incorporate Video, Potentially Leaving Audio Listeners Feeling Excluded
Many popular podcasts are shifting toward video formats, which can make audio-only listeners feel they are missing out on visual elements. This trend reflects broader changes in media consumption. The shift may explain why some audience members sense they are not fully in on the…
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The New Yorker Launches Daily Anagramming Game Play Shuffalo
The New Yorker has introduced Play Shuffalo, a daily online game where players unscramble letters to form words. Each successful unscramble adds an additional letter to the set, increasing difficulty progressively. The game is accessible on The New Yorker's website and updates da…