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I’m just doing my job, but turns out, it feels lousy holding other people’s privacy in your hands. I've long argued that Hollywood has simultaneously set and ruined our expectations for smart glasses. But after binge-watching two seasons of Netflix's A Man on the Inside, this is perhaps the first time I've seen Hollywood, perhaps inadvertently, illustrate the biggest cultural problem with smart glasses as they stand today. In a nutshell, Ted Danson plays Charles Nieuwendyk, an elderly widower who finds a new purpose working for a private investigator. Armed with a pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses, a voice recorder, and a smartphone, Nieuwendyk infiltrates a retirement home, and several privacy-infringing hijinks ensue as he hunts for the je … Read the full story at The Verge.
Read full articleThe intense bidding for World Cup media rights highlights the growing influence of streaming giants and digital assets in sports broadcasting. The post FIFA seeks up to $2B for 2030 World Cup media rights as Netflix, Disney, and Amazon circle appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The post AI is about to Take Over, So Hollywood Is Sending the Terminator Back to Save Us appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. In the summer of 1991, the scariest thing James Cameron could imagine was a computer that woke up one morning, decided humanity was the problem, and started solving for it. Thirty-five years later, that premise doesn’t play like science fiction anymore. It plays like a slightly dramatized version of your group chat. Which makes the timing of what’s about to happen kind of perfect. Terminator 2: Judgment Day — the film that taught a generation what “Skynet” meant before any of us had a chatbot in our pocket — is coming back to theaters worldwide for its 35th anniversary, restored in 4K, RealD 3D and premium formats. Studiocanal, Fathom Entertainment and Rialto Pictures roll it out across the US on August 28, with New Zealand catching it on September 3. And they’ve done something cheeky with the release window. The run deliberately straddles August 29 — the in-un
The intense competition for FIFA World Cup streaming rights highlights the growing shift towards digital platforms dominating live sports broadcasting. The post Netflix, Disney, and YouTube are battling for FIFA World Cup US rights worth up to $2B appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The post FIFA World Cup media rights: Netflix, Disney, YouTube prepare to bid appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Folarin Balogun of the United States shoots during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. Mb Media | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images As the FIFA World Cup captures massive global audiences, media companies are preparing to pay billions for the rights to the next two men’s tournaments. Netflix, Disney and Alphabet’s YouTube are all interested in challenging Fox for the U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 and 2034 World Cup, according to people familiar with the matter. Amazon, which currently owns UEFA Champions League rights in the U.K., and Apple, which owns global MLS rights, could also enter the mix, further fueling a potential bidding war for the rights. Discussions between FIFA and potential media partners are expected to begin sometime in the next three months, according to people f
The post ‘Minions & Monsters’ Bombs In America. Everywhere Else, It’s A Hit. appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Signage is seen as Illumination and Universal Pictures presents the premiere for “Minions & Monsters” at Dolby Theatre on June 28, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images for Illumination And Universal Pictures) Getty Images for Illumination And Universal Pictures The appeal of the popular Minions characters may be fading in the United States. The latest installment of the franchise, Minions & Monsters, is failing at home and thriving everywhere else, which underscores the appeal of pop culture as an American export even as domestic audiences are indifferent to the movie’s themes steeped in Hollywood lore. The film opened to a franchise-low $61.4 million over five days domestically, a steep drop from Despicable Me 4’s $120 million and Minions: The Rise of Gru’s $122 million over the same July 4th frame. Intern
The post ‘Harlan Coben’s I Will Find You’ Just Set A Netflix Viewership Record appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. I Will Find You. Britt Lower as Rachel Mills in Episode #101 of I Will Find You Christos Kalohoridis/NETFLIX © 2025 Netflix has attempted to debut a number of new shows in 2026, but one has risen above the rest. That would be I Will Find You, the new Harlan Coben novel adaptation, which has just hit a viewership milestone for Netflix. I Will Find You is officially the biggest Netflix original series debut of 2026, now more than halfway through the year, with 24 million views in its first four days. It was planted at #1 on the service for a spell and remains in the top 2 or 3 daily. I Will Find You’s achievement here is notable because Netflix has struggled to find breakout, new IP mega-hits as of late, its biggest series being ones that started years ago and are still ongoing. Though despite this figure, I Will Find You is still not close to any all-time records, and it i
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The AirGo A6 are available in multiple designs including several transparent color options. | Image: Solos Solos announced a new version of its AirGo smart glasses, one that forgoes cameras for a sleeker design and an AI assistant that relies on voice interactions. Last year's AirGo A5 weighed 36 to 40 grams depending on the frame style, but the new AirGo A6 weigh around 19 grams. Part of the weight savings comes from thinner temple arms housing speakers, batteries, and other electronics. For comparison, the new Meta Glasses announced last month weigh around 54 to nearly 60 grams depending on the style. Pricing and availability for the new AirGo A6 hasn't been finalized yet, but the smart glasses will support "full prescription lens compatibilit … Read the full story at The Verge.
