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Netflix is making a big bet on video podcasts

Netflix is no longer just a home for TV shows, movies, documentaries, and live WWE matches — soon, you’ll be able to stream video podcasts, too. The streaming giant announced on Tuesday that it’s partnering with Spotify’s podcast studio and The Ringer to offer 16 series on its platform, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, Conspiracy…

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[Interview] Why Samsung ①: Tripling the Number of AI Appliance Models To Achieve Zero Housework — EVP Jeong Seung Moon on Samsung’s Bespoke AI Vision

As AI advances rapidly, AI home appliances are increasingly integrated into everyday life, easing the burden of housework and enhancing convenience. Since the official launch of its Bespoke AI lineup last year, Samsung Electronics is tripling its major AI home appliance models in 2025, offering more choices to consumers.1 The company’s ultimate goal is to…

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Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster sue Perplexity

Perplexity is finding out that not everyone’s thrilled about its rise.  This week, Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster sued Perplexity, accusing it of copyright infringement, trademark violation, and stealing away precious web traffic. The complaint, filed in New York federal court, paints a picture of Perplexity as a clever-but-rude houseguest: it eats the food (content), doesn’t…

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Samsung Celebrates 40 Years of Appliance Innovation at IFA 2025

The appliance innovation legacy of Samsung Electronics extends from microwave ovens with TVs and talking refrigerators to IoT-enabled refrigerators. These appliances have steadily evolved into today’s Bespoke AI lineup — products that understand users and provide personalized solutions.   Under the theme “AI Home: Future Living, Now,” Samsung will present an advanced AI Home experience1…

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Tales from the AI hiring frenzy

This is an excerpt of Sources by Alex Heath, a newsletter about AI and the tech industry, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. The billboard didn’t say “Listen Labs.” It didn’t say anything about hiring. It consisted of just a plain white background with “https://” and a single line of grouped numbers…

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