Streaming

Disney's stock rose due to strong earnings performance, with adjusted EPS of $2.06 exceeding estimates of $1.86. The experiences segment reported 10% revenue growth, reaching nearly $10 billion.

Paramount Skydance raised its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $3.8 billion–$3.9 billion, citing savings from the Skydance merger and streaming gains that offset a decline in cable TV revenue.

Paramount CEO David Ellison expressed confidence in finalizing the Warner Bros. deal despite ongoing legal challenges, while the company reported mixed second-quarter results with increased streaming and studio revenue counterbalancing television revenue declines.

YouTube Star AboFlah discusses his transition from full-time streaming to advocating for offline living for his children. He also addresses new goals, including charity streaming, and reflects on when to disconnect from online platforms.

Movie theaters are struggling due to the rise of streaming but have found success through expensive collectable popcorn buckets tied to blockbuster movies. Some buckets cost up to $70 and are being used as a new revenue stream.

Netflix shares fell 8% after reporting second-quarter earnings that met but did not exceed expectations, with revenue and earnings per share aligning with modest guidance. The company announced it would reduce the frequency of viewership data releases and faces challenges in competing with short-form platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

Netflix is referred to as the king of streaming, but its stock price has fallen 21% year to date due to investor concerns about the company's future growth.

A $40 VPN deal offers discounted access to stream more content from anywhere, originally priced at $75. The service allows users to connect to public wifi securely.

The Mexico box office is the world's eighth-largest and has more screens than most regions, maintaining strong cinema attendance despite streaming's growth. The article examines the resilience of Mexico's film market.

Fox, owned by Lachlan Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch, is acquiring Roku for $22 billion to become a streaming distribution platform. The deal positions Fox to promote its own services like Tubi and Fox One while also earning revenue from competitors' subscriptions and ads.

Fox Corp is acquiring streaming giant Roku in a $22 billion deal. Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch described the merger as a transformational move amid intensifying competition for streaming audiences.

Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion cash-and-stock deal, granting access to over 100 million global households and the Roku channel. The combined entity will become the third-largest U.S. television player by viewing share, with Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Roku founder Anthony Wood, who will join Fox’s board, emphasizing expanded content and advertising opportunities.

India’s app market is experiencing significant growth driven by non-gaming apps like streaming and AI, but global platforms are dominating the revenue gains. Despite this expansion, India's per-user spending remains lower than that of global peers.

The article highlights the best Wi-Fi routers of 2026 for working, gaming, and streaming, emphasizing their reliability and performance. WIRED tested these routers to ensure they meet diverse user needs across different budgets.