Technically, the Netflix / Warner Bros. news is almost a week old, but what a week it has been! And so, after some follow-up on smart shades and CES, Nilay and David talk through all that’s at stake in the fight between Paramount and Netflix — and whether it’s even possible for someone to win this deal. After that, Charlie Harding, co-host of Switched on Pop and honorary Vergecast intern, explains how AI is taking over the country music scene in Nashville. He also makes us a song, and it’s a jam. Lastly, the hosts talk about font news (with a special guest), Brendan Carr, smart rings, garage wars, and more.
Further reading:
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Netflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion
Paramount launches a hostile $108 billion bid to snatch Warner from Netflix
David Ellison pitches Paramount’s $108 billion hostile bid for WBD as “pro consumer.”
Behind Paramount’s Relentless Campaign to Woo Warner Discovery and President Trump
New Paramount Speaks: Theatrical Films, Streaming Investment and Tech Upgrades Are Top Priorities
Netflix CEO made a visit to the White House before buying Warner Bros.
Trump isn’t sold on the Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Netflix’s leadership thinks the Warner Bros. deal won’t be like other big media mergers.
Welcome to the big leagues, Netflix
There are no good outcomes for the Warner Bros. sale
OpenAI’s billion-dollar Disney deal puts Mickey Mouse and Marvel in Sora
Get ready for an AI country music explosion
Brendan Carr is a Dummy
Chamberlain’s new technology blocks aftermarket controllers from working with its garage door openers
The Pebble Index 01 is a smart ring with a built-in microphone
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Gruber got a copy of the thing
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