Posts by Riah Marton
Spotify video podcasts are coming to Netflix
Spotify video podcasts are coming to Netflix, further diversifying the types of content on the Los Gatos, Calif.-based streaming service beyond movies, TV shows and games. The move reflects how many people are consuming their podcasts not just by listening, but by watching the podcasters conduct their discussions on video. Roughly 70% of podcast listeners…
Read MoreWhy Jillian Michaels Says The Biggest Loser Wasn’t “Unhealthy” After Netflix Documentary Release
While she ended up losing 110 pounds during her 2008 run, Michelle Aguilar is most grateful for the relationship she gained thanks to the show. “I did the show with my mom and prior to going on, we weren’t speaking,” Michelle shared with E! News. “Yes, I stood at the top and the confetti fell…
Read MoreSalesforce to invest $15 billion in San Francisco to advance AI
Software giant Salesforce is planning to invest $15 billion in San Francisco over the next five years to strengthen the city’s dominance in artificial intelligence. “This $15 billion investment reflects our deep commitment to our hometown — advancing AI innovation, creating jobs, and helping companies and our communities thrive in this incredible new era,” said…
Read MoreCalifornia cracks down on water theft but spares data centers from disclosing how much they use
Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have required data centers to report how much water they use. New data centers have been rapidly proliferating in California and other western states as the rise of artificial intelligence and growing investments in cloud computing drive a construction boom. The centers, full of equipment, generate lots…
Read MoreChina making it harder to get rare earth magnet export licences
[BEIJING] Chinese rare earth magnet companies have been facing tighter scrutiny on export licence applications since September, sources say, even before Beijing’s move last week to expand controls over the critical minerals used in magnets. The lengthier reviews magnet makers face raise questions about whether China, the top global supplier, is seeking to throttle back…
Read MoreKeanu Reeves Has Best Response to Alexandra Grant Marriage Rumors
Keanu Reeves has had some good fortune when it comes to his love life. So much so that he and girlfriend Alexandra Grant even sparked marriage rumors last month, though she was quick to clarify on social media that the couple hasn’t made it down the aisle. Still, the Matrix star admitted the speculation didn’t…
Read MoreJPMorgan seeks to double Asia assets to US$600 billion by 2030
The company has managed US$302 billion in the region at the end of 2024, according to its financial filing [HONG KONG] JPMorgan Asset Management wants to double its Asia-Pacific assets under management to US$600 billion in five years, as the firm sees growth in active exchange-traded funds and new markets in the region. “Our ambition…
Read MoreStep Inside Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott’s Luxury New York Home
Why Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott Have No Plans to Get Married 2 Years After Engagement Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott shared a new look into their very special property. The longtime couple, who got engaged in 2023, welcomed Architectural Digest into their New York City apartment for a tour of their vintage-meets-modern home. The tour began…
Read MoreEasy Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas From Amazon Inspired by Your Favorite 2025 Pop Culture Moments
Unless you’re a total Halloween fanatic, you’re probably (like me) frantically trying to come up with a last-minute costume or even just a concept to try to DIY something together from your closet. That’s when Amazon, and the retailer’s array of last-minute costume ideas, is truly a gift from heaven. Still, I’m always looking for…
Read MoreGov. Newsom signs AI safety bill aimed at protecting children from chatbots
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a bill into law that aims to make artificial-intelligence-powered chatbots safer despite some pushback from the tech industry. The legislation, Senate Bill 243, requires chatbot operators to have procedures to prevent the production of suicide or self-harm content and put in guardrails, such as referring users to a…
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