Skydance: streaming growth remains an open question

The Verge reports the closing of Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, without a precise calendar date. On the Decoder podcast, Peter Kafka highlights the absence of an announced plan for new revenue. Combining streaming operations remains a possibility in this discussion.

Oct 10 · 1 min↗

TypeSafe AI raises $870 million for its Jev model

TechCrunch reports that TypeSafe AI has raised $870 million at a valuation of $7.5 billion. Its Jev model produces probabilities rather than text. Claims about speed improvements and business adoption remain the company’s assertions.

Oct 10 · 2 min↗

Starlink in India: Musk’s accusations meet security scrutiny

Elon Musk accuses Mukesh Ambani of blocking Starlink’s launch in India. The Ministry of Communications rejects this interpretation and says the satellite operators concerned must still complete their security assessments before receiving spectrum.

Oct 10 · 1 min↗

Automattic confirms its interim chief financial officer's departure

Jeremy Klaperman is leaving Automattic after less than a month as interim chief financial officer, according to TechCrunch. The company confirms his departure but does not comment on the reasons for this latest transition.

Oct 9 · 1 min↗

US suspends Microsoft and Adobe from a permanent residency program

According to TechCrunch, the US administration is suspending several technology companies from a program that facilitates permanent residency for skilled foreign workers. Microsoft and Adobe are affected, along with several IT services companies. The government's allegations of fraud are not substantiated by the article.

Oct 8 · 1 min↗

Endeavor Catalyst raises 320 million to invest beyond tech hubs

According to TechCrunch, Endeavor Catalyst closes its new fund with 320 million dollars in commitments. Its model combines selection into the Endeavor network with co-investment. The company says it makes around 90% of its investments outside the United States.

Oct 8 · 1 min↗

Spotify expands audiobooks to more than 180 markets

Spotify announced Wednesday an expansion of audiobook access to more than 180 markets. The company highlights a multilingual catalog and several listening options. This expansion broadens its distribution, without guaranteeing identical access in every country.

Oct 7 · 2 min↗