Emma Roth

News Writer

Emma RothJul 6, 2023

NBCUniversal puts a new exec, Donna Langley, in charge of film and TV.

She will now head up NBCU’s entertainment divisions, Deadline reports. Susan Rovner, who previously led TV and streaming content, leading projects including Poker Face, is leaving.

Mark Lazarus is getting promoted to Chairman, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, overseeing the ad sales, the TV networks, Peacock, and NBC Sports.

The restructuring comes just a couple of months after Comcast President Mike Cavanaugh stepped in for former CEO Jeff Shell, who was accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” at the company.

Disclosure: Comcast, which owns NBCUniversal, is also an investor in Vox Media, The Verge’s parent company.

Donna Langley Promoted In NBCUniversal Restructure, Susan Rovner Exits

[Deadline]

Emma RothJul 6, 2023

Apple might start shipping out Vision Pro dev kits soon.

As spotted by MacRumors, Apple’s TestFlight app has been updated to support visionOS. That’s a sign Apple could start shipping out dev kits soon, allowing developers to test out their apps for the $3,499 mixed-reality system.

Twitter warns it could sue Meta over ‘copycat’ Threads app

Emma RothJul 6, 2023

Nothing Phone 2 camera and display specs leak days ahead of launch

Emma RothJul 6, 2023

TikTok is trying to block Montana’s upcoming ban on the app.

On Wednesday, TikTok asked a judge for a preliminary injunction to block Montana’s ban on the app, which will go into effect in January 2024.

As noted by Reuters, TikTok argues in the filing that the ban violates free speech laws under the First Amendment, and states it will “cause significant and irreversible harms” to its business and brand.

TikTok asks US judge to block Montana ban before Jan. 1 effective date

[Reuters]

Instagram flooded Threads with celebrities and brands at launch

Emma RothJul 6, 2023

Taylor Swift might’ve signed that sponsorship deal with FTX after all.

According to a report from The New York Times, Taylor Swift’s team signed a deal with FTX that could’ve paid up to $100 million following months of deliberation, contrary to a previous report that she didn’t.

The thing is, the deal didn’t actually go through. Sources tell the NYT that FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried canceled the deal last minute, leaving Swift’s team feeling frustrated. Talk about dodging a bullet.

How Tom Brady’s Crypto Ambitions Collided With Reality

[The New York Times]

Emma RothJul 6, 2023

Nothing Ear 2, now in black.

With the release of a sleek, new all-black variant, the Nothing Ear 2 now has two color options to match its Ear 1 predecessor.

Unlike the white option, the black version blends in with the components exposed by the transparent casing on the buds’ stems, making for a more uniform look.