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Sony offers PS5 owners a trade-in deal before GTA 6 launch - here’s how much your used console could be worth
PS5 owners in the US are being offered up to $400 in cash for trading in their consoles through a promotion advertised in the PlayStation app. Back Market handles the trade-ins, with payouts depending on the console's model, condition and accessories. The offer comes weeks before GTA 6 launches on November 19.
Digital gains fail to offset TV ad slump, sports costs squeeze broadcasters
India's broadcasters continue to expand their digital and subscription businesses, which is not sufficient to offset declining ad revenues. The traditional television sector has been affected by decreasing pay-TV connections and a shift to digital advertising. Companies like JioStar, Zee Entertainment, and Sun TV Network reported mixed financial results amid these challenges. Subscription growth remained strong, but increased programming costs have impacted profitability significantly.
TReDS sees a festive boost; Nykaa’s growth strategy
Happy Friday! Festive inventory demand has lifted invoice financing on TReDS platforms. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Amagi, Shiprocket post profits; US polls’ impact on IT
Amagi’s Q2 profit surged nearly 30x while Shiprocket swung into the black for the first time. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Google voluntary buyouts: What's the exit package, which teams qualify and how many employees are eligible after Microsoft's similar offer?
Google Voluntary Exit Programme Details: Google has expanded its voluntary buyout programme to selected employees in five countries. The offer comes as Microsoft rolls out a similar voluntary exit scheme covering around 60,000 employees. Here's a look at Google's severance package, eligible teams and the number of employees who could opt for the offer.
Story TV parent Eloelo raises $80 million from Hornbill, NBCUniversal
The funding follows a surge in Story TV’s business, which has helped lift annualised collections more than tenfold to around $250 million over the past year, according to people familiar with the company. Eloelo said Story TV offers over 5,000 dramas in six languages, while its apps have more than 40 million monthly active users.
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Trump-backed Republican redistricting sought midterm edge; it didn't work
Republicans attempted extensive redistricting in multiple states to gain an electoral edge in the midterm elections. However, these strategies did not yield the expected results, especially in key states like Florida and Texas. Many targeted candidates lost their races, highlighting voter dissatisfaction with the Republican party's direction.
AI shopping agents could threaten Amazon and Walmart's ad business
Retail powerhouses Walmart and Amazon are also the world's two largest retail media businesses, dominating the estimated $74.4 billion in US retail media spending with a combined 88% share of that market, according to projections from data firm Emarketer. But digital assistants could soon disrupt that business.
Google loses nearly half a trillion in market value: What went wrong with Alphabet?
Alphabet lost $482 billion in market value after its shares plunged nearly 13% following disappointing third-quarter results. Despite 103% growth in Google Cloud and more than 1 billion Gemini users, weaker search revenue and negative free cash flow raised fresh concerns about AI spending and Google’s advertising business.
ShareChat’s FY26 revenue jumps 40% to Rs 1,016 crore on microdrama push; net loss widens
However, its loss before tax widened to Rs 1,978 crore in FY26 from Rs 1,105 crore in the previous year, largely due to higher accounting expenses related to its convertible debt instruments, forex losses and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), cofounder and CFO Manohar Singh Charan told ET.
Who is winning Ohio governor race? Can Vivek Ramaswamy win the race amid past controversies and backlash over Amy Acton ad?
Who is winning the Ohio governor race? Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton are competing in the November 3 election to succeed Governor Mike DeWine. As votes are counted, the contest has also drawn attention over a controversial Ramaswamy campaign advertisement featuring Acton's estranged mother, Donna Arthur, who calls her daughter a liar and urges voters not to support her.
Deep use cases vault India to ChatGPT’s top global market: OpenAI's India MD
During a visit to India last year, the ChatGPT maker’s cofounder Sam Altman said that India was the fastest growing market for the frontier lab and was already the second largest in terms of users globally. Market estimates had earlier put the India user base at 100 million.
As US midterms enter last lap, Indian "consultants" suddenly thrust into spotlight
Indian "consultants" are under scrutiny for allegedly engaging in election manipulation on a global scale. These activities reportedly range from creating false narratives on social media networks to shape voter perceptions. Reports say these firms have operated in multiple countries, including the US.
Zee 5 launches ZAP with Saptharushi to deliver privacy-first audience intelligence
Zee 5 has introduced the Zee 5 Audience Platform, called ZAP, to enhance advertising through targeted audience insights. The platform uses viewing behavior and consented signals from various sectors to optimize campaigns. It allows brands to create precise audience cohorts based on specific business objectives and viewing patterns.
Shah Rukh Khan's Rs 10,000 crore business empire: How the actor makes money beyond films
Shah Rukh Khan Net Worth on Birthday: Shah Rukh Khan's, also known as King Khan, turns 61 on his birthday today Novermber 2. Shah Rukh Khan's wealth extends beyond Bollywood. From Red Chillies Entertainment and Kolkata Knight Riders to brand endorsements, international cricket and investments, here's how the actor has built his business empire.
China's robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains
The shift is fuelling an investment boom in embodied AI, a field focused on software that allows robots to understand their surroundings, learn unfamiliar tasks and adapt without having to be programmed for every job.
Jordon Hudson remains COO at Bill Belichick’s company despite breaking up a year ago: Here’s a look into the criticised business partnership they reportedly continue to maintain
Bill Belichick, the head coach of North Carolina, and his ex-girlfriend Jordan Hudson remain friends after their split. Hudson, the founder and CEO of Trouble Club Enterprises, continues to work in media management. She also serves as the chief operating officer at Belichick Productions since August 2023. Both continue to collaborate on various business ventures despite their personal separation.
Reddit posts search traffic declines, will push visitor sign-ins to curb data scraping
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman outlined a plan on Thursday to make signing-in mandatory for most content as the company grapples with data scraping and declining search referral traffic in recent months.
For movie studios, star's value goes beyond screen: Production houses, new-age businesses sign licensing deals to cash in on their popularity
Production houses and media advisory firms are signing licensing agreements with film and television personalities to monetise their personal brands, digital images and distinctive attributes. With actors increasingly being viewed as intellectual property, companies are exploring opportunities such as digital avatars, content licensing and brand partnerships. The trend is also gaining traction as AI creates new possibilities, while raising the importance of consent and protection of personality rights.
Meesho sees near-term margin pressure as it reinvests in growth
The value commerce platform’s September quarter results on Wednesday showed its contribution margin rising to 6% of net merchandise value (NMV) in the second quarter of FY27 from 4.6% in the April-June period. Contribution margin is the income after deducting direct, order-linked expenses.
Alphabet’s AI risks deepen as filing reveals $98 billion in commitments beyond the $1 trillion spending
In a recent regulatory disclosure, Alphabet reveals financial risks linked to its massive AI investments that surpass $1 trillion. The firm might be burdened with nearly $98.5 billion in contingent commitments, including data center leases and chip system repurchases. There are growing apprehensions about the sustainability of Google Cloud's expansion due to a substantial backlog from its collaboration with Blackstone.
Google shares crash 13% after $9 billion cash burn sparks AI spending fears
Alphabet shares crashed 13% as third-quarter earnings missed expectations due to heavy AI spending and slowing search ad growth. Net profit fell 25% to $26.17 billion despite a 25% revenue jump to $127.58 billion. Negative free cash flow of $9.1 billion and surging capital expenditure raised market concerns.
Shares in Google owner Alphabet sink on profit miss, ad slowdown
Alphabet has witnessed a notable decline in its net profit and advertising revenue for the third quarter, specifically from July to September. The net profit dropped 25 percent to $26.2 billion, which fell short of analyst predictions. While YouTube's revenue growth has decelerated, Google Cloud's revenue impressive surged by 103 percent. The company reports substantial capital expenditures at $51.
Aravind Srinivas looked up to Google CEO Sundar Pichai before building Perplexity AI; how an unexpected detail stayed with him
Aravind Srinivas co-founded Perplexity AI in 2022 with Andy Konwinski, Denis Yarats and Johnny Ho. They initially experimented with tools that allowed users to search Twitter data through natural-language questions. They later shifted towards general web search. Perplexity was launched in 2022 and its search engine used AI to generate direct answers with citations and links to sources.
Anthropic's record IPO faces some big questions
No startup has ever grown so fast. Investors have already grown nervous.
Netflix stock price is down 32 per cent this year: What led to this downfall? Check predicted target price, market value
Netflix trades at nearly 18.3 times expected earnings over the next 12 months, compared with 14.76 times for Walt Disney and 6.26 times for Comcast.
British investor Baillie Gifford fund marks down Dailyhunt parent amid revenue pressures
The Schiehallion Fund pegged the fair value of its 1.3% holding in VerSe Innovation at $7.47 million, according to its portfolio disclosures reviewed by ET, implying a total company valuation of roughly $576 million.
Starkey launched its new AI-powered hearing aid in 2026; it can last 51 hours, will alert your family if you fall; here's how it works
Starkey is a US-based hearing technology business founded by Bill Austin in 1967. It develops hearing aids and related technologies. On October 1, 2026, Starkey announced Omega AI+, the successor to its Omega AI hearing aid platform launched in 2025. It uses four deep neural networks working simultaneously to analyse speech, background noise and other sounds.
Candice Swanepoel’s net worth, career and family: Who is the supermodel reportedly dating Tom Brady?
Recent reports indicate that NFL legend Tom Brady is romantically involved with renowned supermodel Candice Swanepoel. This new relationship comes after Brady's split from Gisele Bundchen. Both Brady and Swanepoel, who has had her own share of high-profile romances, are parents from previous relationships. Their impressive careers in sports and modeling continue to flourish alongside their budding romance.
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