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Tech & Startups

TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app

TechCrunch · US

TikTok, which is known for shaping music trends and viral songs, said the new feature is designed to make it easier to go from the moment of discovery to deepe…

Tech & Startups

YouTube surpasses Disney, Paramount, WBD in 2025 ad revenue

TechCrunch · US

This shift is a clear sign of just how much content consumption has changed over the years and how advertisers have adapted their strategies.

Geopolitics

UK media biased against Muslims, says group that analysed 40,000 articles

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Centre for Media Monitoring reports right-wing outlets The Spectator and GB News often malign Muslims and their faith.

Geopolitics

Dhurandhar 2 OTT release: Platform and streaming date revealed

Times of India – World · India

Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar 2', directed by Aditya Dhar, releases on March 19. The spy thriller will stream later on OTT, with the date yet to be revealed. Adv…

Geopolitics

India news: TV ratings suspended over Iran coverage

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

India's information and broadcasting ministry said the move was meant to avoid sensationalism in the race to cover the Iran war. Millions of Indians live in th…

Startups

Karnataka mulls social media ban for under 16; Rozana secures Rs 290 Cr in Series B round

Your Story · India

Presenting the State’s Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, "With the objective of preventing adverse effects of increasing mobile usa…

Geopolitics

Nagpur Duo Win MasterChef India: Vikram and Ajinkya lift trophy in historic finale

Times of India – World · India

In a remarkable display of culinary skill, the dynamic brother duo from Nagpur, Vikram and Ajinkya Gandhe, have triumphed in the latest season of MasterChef In…

Tech & Startups

Netflix buys Ben Affleck’s AI filmmaking company InterPositive

TechCrunch · US

InterPositive isn't trying to make AI actors or synthetic performances. Rather, the company has created a model that helps production teams work with footage f…

Tech & Startups

How a Music Streaming CEO Built an Open-Source Global Threat Map in His Spare Time

Wired · Global

Frustrated by fragmented war news, Anghami’s Elie Habib built World Monitor, a platform that fuses global data, like aircraft signals and satellite detections,…

Tech & Startups

Apple Music to add Transparency Tags to distinguish AI music, says report

TechCrunch · US

The label or distributor has to opt in to tagging their music as AI, so it's unclear how effective this intervention will be.

Geopolitics

Rashmika Mandanna's sindoor and mangalsutra grab attention post-wedding to Vijay Deverakonda

Times of India – World · India

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are radiating post-wedding bliss, recently spotted in traditional attire after their Udaipur nuptials. The co…

Tech & Startups

Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge into one streaming service after WBD deal closes

TechCrunch · US

If the Warner Bros. Discovery deal were to close, Paramount CEO David Ellison revealed that Paramount+ and HBO Max would combine into one platform.

Tech & Startups

What to know about the landmark Warner Bros. Discovery sale

TechCrunch · US

Learn more about Paramount's planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — a historic Hollywood megadeal valued at $111 billion — as it continues to develop.

Tech & Startups

Apple and Netflix team up to air Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix

TechCrunch · US

As Netflix continues its live sports push, the company has partnered with Apple to air the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.

Geopolitics

‘Bridgerton S04’: Benedict-Sophie’s Cinderella tale and beyond

Times of India – World · India

Bridgerton Season 4 concludes with Benedict and Sophie's heartwarming Cinderella-esque romance and a surprise wedding. The season explored their love against …

Tech & Startups

Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts

TechCrunch · US

Similar to the streaming giant's Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre

Tech & Startups

Netflix backs out of bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, giving studios, HBO, and CNN to Ellison-owned Paramount

TechCrunch · US

In a one-two punch of centibillion-dollar offers, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery is over. David Ellison-owned Paramount will acquire Warner Bros. D…

Tech & Startups

Instagram’s TV app is launching on Google TV devices

TechCrunch · US

By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram looking to better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.

Geopolitics

BBC criticised for nixing ‘Free Palestine’ tribute from BAFTA coverage

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Part of award-winning filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr's speech in which he says 'Free Palestine" was not aired.

Geopolitics

BBC presenting duties to be shared for World Cup – but who will host the final?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Corporation says there are ‘no favourites’ among MOTD trio Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby LoganWhen the BBC split the task of presenting Match of the Day …

Tech & Startups

Remember HQ? ‘Quiz Daddy’ Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a daily mobile game show

TechCrunch · US

The former HQ host Scott Rogowsky is back with TextSavvy, a live mobile game show that he's building on his own terms.

Geopolitics

'Drishyam 3' plot leaked? Fans decode cryptic story clues

Times of India – World · India

Anticipation for 'Drishyam 3' is soaring as a leaked plot summary reveals Georgekutty now battles internal demons alongside external threats. The thriller del…

Geopolitics

'Jana Nayagan': CBFC revising committee yet to begin the review

Times of India – World · India

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' faces further release delays as the CBFC revising committee has yet to begin its review. This setback rules out a February 20…

Geopolitics

'Toxic' teaser: Yash unveils fierce new avatar; set for box office clash with Dhurandhar

Times of India – World · India

Rocking Star Yash returns in the gangster thriller 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups,' with a gripping teaser showcasing intense action and a fierce protagonis…

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