Media Entertainment
Selected reporting and mythical analysis on media entertainment.
Amazon's 'Coincidental' Book Sale: A Masterclass in Corporate 'Support' for Small Businesses
Amazon's latest book sale hilariously overlaps with Independent Bookstore Day, proving once again that timing is everything when you're a corporate giant with a 'heart'.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Your Chance to Speak (Or Just Brag About Your Startup in Front of 10,000 People)
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is calling all self-proclaimed tech gurus to speak (or just show off). Will your startup be the next big flop? Apply now!
Google's Veo 2: Because Your Cat Videos Weren't Weird Enough Already
In a move that shocked absolutely no one, Google has decided to unleash its Veo 2 video-generating AI model upon the unsuspecting subscribers of Gemini Advanced. Because what the world really needs...
TechCrunch Sessions: AI - The Hunger Games for Exhibit Tables
In a shocking turn of events that no one saw coming (except everyone), TechCrunch Sessions: AI is upon us, and the exhibit tables are disappearing faster than your privacy on a fre...
NordVPN's Threat Protection Pro™: Because Who Needs a Dedicated Antivirus Anymore?
In a bold move to simplify your cybersecurity shopping list, NordVPN introduces Threat Protection Pro™—a feature that not only encrypts your data but also scans your downloads for malware, blocks m...
YouTube's AI Music Tool: Because Human Creativity Is So Last Season
In a groundbreaking move that has left musicians everywhere questioning their life choices, YouTube has announced its latest feature: a free AI music-making tool for creators. Because, let's face i...
YouTube's New AI Snitch: Now Ratting Out Your Deepfake Dreams to the Elite Few
In a move that surprises absolutely no one, YouTube has decided to expand its "Big Brother is Watching" program, now rebranded as "likeness detection technology". Because ...
Moonvalley's AI Video Wizardry Conjures Up $43M from Mysterious Investors Who Definitely Aren't Robots
In a shocking turn of events that absolutely no one saw coming, Moonvalley, the Los Angeles-based startup that's been teaching AI to make videos so you don't have to, has magically...
Midjourney's V7: Because Your AI-Generated Cat Wearing a Tuxedo Just Wasn't Surreal Enough
In a groundbreaking move that has left the internet both amazed and slightly confused, Midjourney has unleashed V7, its latest AI image model, after what felt like a mille...
NordVPN: Because Who Doesn't Love Adding Extra Layers to Their Already Complicated Digital Lives?
In a world where your refrigerator might be spying on you, NordVPN heroically steps in to encrypt your every move. With over 7,000 servers worldwide, because who doesn't need that many options to w...
ChatGPT's Image Generator: Turning the Internet into a Digital Coloring Book Since Last Week
In a shocking turn of events that absolutely no one saw coming, OpenAI has announced that their ChatGPT users have generated over 700 million images since last week. That's right, folks. In the tim...
Runway's AI Now So Rich It Can Buy Hollywood, Plans to Replace All Actors with Deepfakes
In a move that has left both the tech and entertainment industries shook, Runway, the startup that's been quietly teaching AI to generate videos that are almost as good as...
AI Crawlers Feast on Wikimedia Commons Like It's an All-You-Can-Eat Data Buffet
In a shocking turn of events that absolutely no one saw coming, AI crawlers have been caught red-handed gorging themselves on Wikimedia Commons' bandwidth like a group of college students at a free...
Runway's Gen-4 AI: Now Creating Videos So Real, You'll Question Your Entire Existence
In a groundbreaking announcement that has left filmmakers crying into their scripts, Runway has unveiled Gen-4, their latest AI video-generating model. This isn't just any...
NordLocker: Because Who Doesn't Want to Encrypt Their Cat Photos?
In a world where even your toaster might be plotting against you, NordLocker steps up to encrypt your files with military-grade algorithms. Now, you can securely store your grocery lists and vacati...
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Your Golden Ticket to Silicon Valley Stardom (or at Least Free Wi-Fi)
Do you have a revolutionary idea that's just a PowerPoint presentation away from changing the world? Or perhaps you've mastered the art of nodding thoughtfully while someone says <...
Jonah Peretti: The Digital Media Wizard Who's Out of Spells
Once upon a time in the digital kingdom, a young wizard named Jonah Peretti waved his wand and conjured up BuzzFeed, a magical land of quizzes, listicles, and cat videos. For years, Peretti reigned...
Microsoft Wants to Thank Your Cat Memes for Training AI, Offers Royalties in Exposure
In a groundbreaking move that has the internet purring with excitement, Microsoft has announced a new initiative to credit contributors to AI training data. Yes, the same company that brought you C...