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Netflix co-CEO thinks Apple Vision Pro “isn’t relevant to most of our members” — but stops short of ruling out a native…

In a new interview, Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters has revealed he doesn’t think Apple Vision Pro is relevant to its subscribers for the foreseeable future.Speaking with Stratchery, Peters was asked about the absence of a native Netflix app on Apple’s headset. “We have to be careful about making sure that we’re not investing in places that are not really yielding a return, and I would say we’ll see where things go with Vision Pro,” Peters revealed. “Certainly, we’re always in discussions with Apple to try and figure that out…

Netflix co-CEO says it’s not worth launching an app for the Apple Vision Pro yet

Pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro started off last week and a few days ago analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple has sold between 160,000 and 180,000 units. However, the proud new owners of Apple’s spatial computer won’t be using them to watch Netflix. Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters was interviewed by Stratechery and was there is no Netflix app on the Vision Pro. Long story short, it’s not worth it – there aren’t enough potential subscribers that own the headset relative to the amount of effort it would take to port…

Netflix Co-CEO Calls Vision Pro ‘Subscale’ and Wonders if Anybody Would Actually Use It

Netflix is on everything. It’s on your phone, computer, and game console, going all the way back to the Nintendo Wii. Hell, you can get your Netflix fix on a Peloton if you really need to work off the vicarious carbo loads of Paul Hollywood while watching the latest season of The Great British Bake Off. One place where Netflix won’t be is Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro VR headset. Why isn’t Netflix planning an app for what is Apple’s big $3,500 gamble on the future of augmented reality? According to co-CEO Greg Peters, it’s…

Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Explains Why It Has Been Hiding All That Streaming Data

Talking on the Town podcast, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos—who, host Matt Belloni pointed out, has been reluctant to divulge ratings and audience numbers in the past—explained the timing of yesterday’s “What We Watched” engagement report, including why it’s taken Netflix so long to offer this level of data transparency.Google’s AI Isn’t a Gimmick, It’s the Future | AI Unlocked“At the beginning , we did not want to lay out the breadcrumbs for future competitors. And also, it really did resonate with talent really positively,…

DC Studios Co-CEO Basically Comes Right Out and Admits ‘Batgirl’ Was Awful

Image: HBO Max When Warner Bros Discovery cancelled the completed Batgirl movie, there were grumblings from everyone about how it wasn’t fair. Why was this huge company shelving a movie that people actually wanted to see? Now we just might have an answer: It’s reportedly a terrible movie. DC Studios co-head Peter Safran said as much during a recent press event held on the Warner Bros. lot, according to reports. Safran said the studio made the right decision, because the film was “not releasable.” Batgirl will…

The Impact of Technology on Education: A Closer Look By Dr. Siamack Zahedi, Co-CEO & Director of Education and Research, The Acres…

Technology has had a significant positive impact on education in recent years. With the proliferation of the internet and the widespread adoption of devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones, students and teachers now have access to a wealth of information and resources that were previously unavailable. One major benefit of technology in education is the ability for students to access information and resources anytime, anywhere. With the internet at their fingertips, students can now easily find the answers to…

Reed Hastings Steps Down as Netflix Co-CEO

Reed Hastings, Netflix co-CEO and one of the company’s co-founders, is stepping down. In his place, the streaming service’s board has appointed two executives to lead the company together: Ted Sarandos, who has been a chief executive officer alongside Hastings since 2020, and Greg Peters, previously Netflix’s chief operating officer. The company announced the regime change, apparently years in the works, in a blogpost, published on Thursday along with the streamer’s 2022 last quarter financial report. Hastings won’t be…

Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Transitions to Chairman Role, With Greg Peters Elevated as Co-CEO

Netflix Inc. NFLX -3.23% said co-founder Reed Hastings has stepped down as co-chief executive and will become executive chairman, in a leadership shake-up that comes as the streaming giant beat its own forecast for subscriber gains.The company on Thursday elevated Greg Peters, who was key to the swift launch of an ad-supported tier of Netflix, and previously served as chief operating officer, to co-CEO…

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings steps down as co-CEO

One of streaming's most influential figures is stepping away from the spotlight. Netflix co-creator Reed Hastings is stepping down as the company's co-CEO. Ted Sarandos, who has been co-CEO since July 2020, will share the reins with newly promoted operations chief Greg Peters. The change takes effect today. Hastings says he'll remain involved as Executive Chairman, serving as a "bridge" between the board of directors and the new CEOs. The departing leader characterized the move as a long-expected transition. Sarandos and…

Adidas says Berlin Fashion Week launch and co-CEO announcements are fake

Pedestrians walk by a large Adidas logo inside the German multinational sportswear shop.Miguel Candela | SOPA Images | LightRocket via Getty ImagesSeveral press releases allegedly sent from Adidas about a Berlin Fashion Week launch, its treatment of workers abroad and other topics related to its business structure were fake, according to the company."We're not commenting on these fake emails/releases," said Claudia Lange, the retailer's vice president of external communication, in an email to CNBC.One faked release said…