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Spotify partners with Netflix for video podcast distribution deal

2 months 2 weeks ago

Spotify is partnering with Netflix to bring select video podcasts to the streaming platform starting in early 2026. The deal will feature curated shows from Spotify Studios and The Ringer, expanding later to include more genres. The move reflects Spotify’s growing focus on video as a key driver for engagement and ad revenue, with video podcast consumption now growing 20 times faster than audio-only content.

Sarah Perez

You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart from ChatGPT

2 months 2 weeks ago

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to let shoppers buy products directly through ChatGPT. The new integration will allow users to link their Walmart accounts, browse items, and instantly check out — all within the chatbot.

Sarah Perez

Google updates Search and Discover with collapsible ads, AI features, and more

2 months 2 weeks ago

Google is rolling out updates to Search and Discover that introduce AI-powered features, improved navigation, and a new option to collapse ads. While users can now hide sponsored results, the “Sponsored” label will remain visible as they scroll — making ads persistent even when collapsed. Additional changes include new sports updates in Search and AI-driven topic previews in the Discover feed, launching first in the U.S., South Korea, and India.

Sarah Perez