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Developers are using AI coding assistants to replace smart-TV home screens and disable advertising and tracking components. They're basically turning smart TVs into dumber TVs. Why? 1) Because they can. 2) Because smart TV interfaces are filled with bloatware and other annoying stuff that, in some engineers' eyes, seriously degrades the UX. Continue Reading →

As I'm sure you've already heard, YouTube has secured multi-year exclusive global rights to the Academy Awards ceremony from 2029 through 2033, beginning with the 101st Oscars. ABC, which has carried the broadcast for decades, retains rights through 2028. The deal includes red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and the Governors Ball, all available live and free to viewers worldwide as well as to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States. Continue Reading →

CES 2025: The world's most influential tech event just wrapped up, and Shelly Palmer, Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University, shares his favorite innovations! From AI-powered gadgets to revolutionary health tech, discover the coolest breakthroughs showcased in Las Vegas. Continue Reading →

Lionsgate, the Hollywood studio known for franchises like "John Wick" and "The Hunger Games," announced a partnership with AI startup Runway to develop a new AI model trained on Lionsgate’s vast portfolio of film and television content. Continue Reading →

In a big win for SAG-AFTRA, the California State Senate has passed Assembly Bill 2602, setting a new standard for protecting performers from unauthorized AI replicas. Continue Reading →

Paramount has made a sweeping move to redirect users from its cable network websites to Paramount+. Comedy Central, CMT, Paramount Network, TV Land, and MTV sites now point visitors to the streaming platform, effectively removing vast archives of content from public access. This follows the unexpected shutdown of the MTV News website earlier this week, which erased two decades of content. Continue Reading →

Spiideo, a Swedish startup, says it will revolutionize sports broadcasting with its AI-driven camera system. The company recently raised $20 million to enhance its technology, which mimics professional camera operators and can fully automate the broadcasting of 15 different sports. Continue Reading →

Meta and Google are reportedly offering tens of millions of dollars to Hollywood studios for AI licensing deals. Disco Bros is thinking about it, while the House of Mouse and Netflix… not so much. Meta and Google have no official comments. Continue Reading →

There's an article in The Verge today entitled “Streaming services really want you to buy stuff while you watch TV”, which reminded me of some sage advice I often got from the late Clayton P. Knowles, Jr., Esq. (my first general counsel). Continue Reading →

Tyler Perry has decided to halt the planned $800 million expansion of his Atlanta studio, citing concerns over the rapid advancements in AI, particularly OpenAI's text-to-video tool Sora. Continue Reading →