'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver it used to be
For decades, video games have been a go-to hobby for Alyx Green. But in recent years, Green has felt priced...
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Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'
Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., left, and Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., during a...
Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup U.S. rights, package could reach $2 billion
Folarin Balogun of the United States shoots during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and...
'Just married': Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot
People watch giant screens showing the message "JUST&T MARRIED!" (T&T for Taylor and Travis) outside Madison Square Garden, the reported...
Japan is raising visa fees by up to 400% for the first time in nearly 50 years. Here's why
TOPSHOT - People take photographs with Mount Fuji at Lake Yamanakako in snow in Yamanakako, Yamanashi prefecture on December 5,...
Comcast's NBCUniversal spinoff raises hope for more deals. There may not be good options
Comcast logo on the wall of a building at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, July 18, 2019.Roberto Machado Noa |...
A surprisingly strong summer box office could mean Hollywood's first $10 billion year since the pandemic
Hollywood is having its best summer since before the pandemic, and that hot streak is putting the annual box office...
From concerts to train rides, bots are winning the ticket wars — but they're only part of the problem
Purchasing concert tickets has long been a high-stakes affair, with popular events often selling out within minutes. Increasingly, however, fans...
Apple stock drops 5% on MacBook and iPad price hikes due to memory crunch
Apple on Thursday announced price hikes on MacBooks and iPads, its first formal move to pass higher memory and storage...
TikTok and YouTube are reinventing sports viewership. Broadcasters are taking note
As the New York Knicks clinched their first championship in 53 years and the NBA notched its highest Finals series...
'Fun dads' get 5 things right about parenting that many people forget—'they're worth borrowing' this Father's Day, says expert
Even if you never plan to wrestle a toddler before bedtime, we could all use a little fun-dad energy. There's...
Bob Iger reflects on 10 years of Shanghai Disneyland as it defies the Chinese pullback
Spend a day at Shanghai Disneyland and you wouldn't know Chinese consumers are struggling.Wang Jiandong and his girlfriend Yan Xu...
How Roku fits into Fox's future — and what investors are missing about the deal
The Fox Corp. headquarters are seen on June 15, 2026, in New York City.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesThe media...
People in China are watching the World Cup differently this time
A sports-themed display in a Beijing mall ahead of the World Cup kickoff on June 11, 2026.CNBC | Yin Hon...
Fox to buy streaming device maker Roku for $22 billion
The electronic news ticker of Fox News reads headlines at the News Corp. Building in the Midtown Manhattan area of...
WWDC 2026: Siri AI revealed, child safety updates, Liquid Glass changes
Apple embraces AI-powered image generation Attendees watch a presentation during Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, U.S., June...
How ‘Backrooms’ producer Peter Chernin thinks Hollywood needs to change
Over the past week, one conversation has dominated Hollywood executive lunches and studio staff meetings: What's the next "Backrooms"? The...
Social media bans on teens risk strengthening Big Tech's grip on the sector, Bluesky exec warns
This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn,...
Chip stock breakout vs the rest of tech showing signs of topping out, says Carter Worth
(Check out Carter's worthcharting.com for actionable recommendations and live nightly videos.) The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index finally has recouped...
Broadway's $1.9 billion season is the latest sign of consumers splurging on experiences
Daniel Radcliffe takes a bow onstage during curtain call at "Every Brilliant Thing" Opening Night at Hudson Theatre on March...
