Sony Interactive Entertainment will acquire Bungie in a deal valued at $3.6-billion, making it the latest in a wave of consolidations sweeping the gaming sector.
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Spotify is big, and the network effects of its music catalogue – now augmented by podcasts – are incredibly powerful.
Spotify will add a “content advisory” to any podcast episode that includes discussion about Covid-19 after coming under fire from rock and folk legends.
Joe Rogan pledged more balance and better research for his podcast in an apology aimed at quelling growing controversy over his Covid-19 vaccine remarks.
Walt Disney Co has confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in the South African streaming space: Disney+ will launch locally “this winter”.
Google will let advertisers target people based on a broad set of interests, retreating from an earlier plan that was lambasted over privacy concerns.
Sentech has kicked off the process of “digital restacking”, an important step in freeing up frequencies for mobile broadband services.
By the end of Netflix’s 45-minute earnings interview on Thursday, its stock was down more than 20% and a pall had been cast over the entertainment industry.
Netflix dashed hopes for a quick rebound after forecasting weak first-quarter subscriber growth on Thursday, sending shares sinking nearly 20%.
Global media player Aleph Group has acquired Ad Dynamo, a Cape Town-based digital media sales business backed by Remgro’s Invenfin.