Netflix in talks to license video podcasts from iHeartMedia, report says
Netflix is looking for exclusivity, which means that video podcasts that it licenses could no longer be uploaded to YouTube.
WhatsApp launches long-awaited Apple Watch app
For the first time, WhatsApp users will be able to use their Apple Watch to get call notifications, read full messages, record and send voice messages, and view media content more clearly.
Chrome can now autofill your passport, driver’s license, and vehicle registration info
Desktop users who have enhanced autofill enabled with see their passport and driver’s license number, vehicle information, like their license plate or VIN, and more automatically filled.
TikTok announces its first awards show in the US
The awards will include “Creator of the Year,” “Video of the Year,” “Muse of the Year,” “Breakthrough Artist of the Year,” and more.
NBA champion Tristan Thompson and World Mobile launch community-owned network Uplift
With Uplift, every subscription will contribute to neighborhood-level network expansion, while local hosts that are known as “AirNode operators” will earn a portion of network revenue by providing community coverage.
YouTube announces ‘voluntary exit program’ for US staff
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan told employees about the program via an internal memo on Wednesday.
Bending Spoons to acquire AOL
Wednesday’s news marks a new chapter for AOL, which was once one of the most recognized brands on the internet, known for its email service and “You’ve Got Mail” notification.
Netflix CTO announces interactive real-time voting for live content
While watching live content, viewers will be able to vote to directly influence the outcome of what they’re watching on their TV or mobile device.
Venture capital is not an asset class, says Sequoia’s Roelof Botha
Sequoia’s managing partner Roelof Botha noted that there are currently 3,000 venture firms in the United States, while there were just 1,000 when he joined Sequoia 20 years ago.
CEO of Alphabet’s X, Astro Teller, on what makes a moonshot
Teller says X has a 2% hit rate, which means that most of the things the company tries don’t work out, and that’s okay.