Paramount+ announced price increases across all streaming tiers during its quarterly earnings call. The hikes take effect January 15, 2026, with annual plans seeing significant jumps. This follows the company’s massive $7.7 billion UFC acquisition.
AI turned HR departments into strategic partners in 2025, freeing recruiters from administrative tasks to focus on meaningful candidate engagement. The real transformation is just beginning as companies learn to think bigger about AI implementation.
Costa Rica’s telecom regulator has blocked the planned merger between Liberty Latin America and Millicom. The deal would have given the combined entity control over 86% of the market. Both companies are now appealing the decision.
Apple has officially launched its Emergency SOS via satellite feature in Mexico, making it the 18th country to get the potentially life-saving service. The feature works on iPhone 14 and later models plus Apple Watch Ultra 3 when users have no cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
Startup founders should begin planning for late-stage funding rounds like $250 million Series D investments from their very first seed round. Building relationships with later-stage investors should start at least two years before capital is needed. This approach helps investors understand the busin
According to Forbes, predictive AI remains essential for managing business uncertainty despite GenAI’s hype. The two technologies serve fundamentally different purposes, with predictive AI handling granular probability calculations while GenAI supports and explains. They’re increasingly integrating
Starbucks is undergoing a massive retrenchment, closing hundreds of stores and cutting corporate jobs while shifting away from its “third place” vision. The company faces fundamental challenges that seasonal promotions can’t solve. Management needs to refocus on core customers and efficient service
Sony just reported better-than-expected quarterly results and boosted its annual profit outlook. The company’s PlayStation division remains its biggest revenue driver while imaging and music segments show impressive growth.
The Disney-YouTube TV blackout is costing both companies millions. Disney faces $30 million in weekly revenue losses while YouTube TV offers $20 credits to keep subscribers from canceling during the standoff.
BNPL’s explosive growth hides a dangerous reality: 41% of users report late payments, and regulators are finally taking notice. The solution might lie in updating an old retail model for the digital age. Retailers who own the credit relationship will own customer loyalty.
