1. Netflix co-CEO discussed Warner Bros. deal with Trump
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/netflix-co-ceo-reportedly-discussed-warner-bros-deal-with-trump/
Summary: Will Netflix’s $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. get approval from federal regulators? While Paramount was assumed to be the frontrunner to acquire the storied movie studio thanks to CEO David Ellison’s connections to the Trump administration, new reporting in Bloomberg and The Hollywood Reporter suggests that Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos met with President […]
2. You need to watch the modern horror masterpiece, His House
Source: https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/839753/watch-modern-horror-masterpiece-his-house
Summary: There's an argument to be made that "the real monster is trauma" has become an overused trope in modern horror. Hereditary, The Babadook, and, much less effectively, Smile, are just a few higher-profile examples. But, if you ask me, few films have deployed this trope quite as effectively as the 2020 film His House. The […]
3. Netflix CEO made a visit to the White House before buying Warner Bros.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/839749/netflix-ceo-visit-white-house-warner-bros
Summary: In November, Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO made a trip to the White House for a lengthy meeting with Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, the two discussed a number of topics, but chief among them was Netflix’s plan to bid on Warner Bros. At the end of their conversation, Sardonos felt that “Netflix wouldn’t face immediate […]
4. X cuts off the European Commission’s ad account after being fined €120 million
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/839742/x-cuts-off-the-european-commissions-ad-account
Summary: Friday, the EU slapped X with a €120 million fine (about $140 million) for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA). It was the first time that a company had been hit with a penalty for running afoul of the law. Elon Musk responded with his trademark tact and professionalism by posting “Bullshit” on X in […]
5. X deactivates European Commission’s ad account after the company was fined €120M
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/x-deactivates-european-commissions-ad-account-after-the-company-was-fined-e120m/
Summary: X has seemingly penalized the European Commission's account after the commission fined the company over blue checkmarks and ad transparency.
6. The accelerator is on the floor for autonomous vehicles
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/the-accelerator-is-on-the-floor-for-autonomous-vehicles/
Summary: Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
7. Coinbase starts onboarding users again in India, plans for fiat on-ramp next year
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/coinbase-starts-onboarding-users-again-in-india-plans-for-fiat-on-ramp-for-next-year/
Summary: Coinbase is exploring expansion into India with a staggered relaunch and hiring for different roles.
8. OpenAI says it’s turned off app suggestions that look like ads
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/07/openai-says-its-turned-off-app-suggestions-that-look-like-ads/
Summary: While OpenAI continues to insist that there are currently no ads — or tests for advertising — live in ChatGPT, the company’s chief research officer also acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages.
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