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🔄 Cable 2.0? YouTube TV Hits $83

If you switched to YouTube TV to dodge hefty cable bills, brace yourself: starting January 13, your monthly subscription will climb to $83, up $10 from the current price.

While YouTube TV once felt like the ultimate escape from traditional cable—no contracts, no equipment, and no awkward phone calls—it's now inching closer to the average US cable bill. Internet TV services like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV promised convenience and affordability when they launched, but rising costs have many subscribers questioning the value.

The bottom line? Cord-cutting isn’t quite as cheap as it used to be…but hey, at least canceling is still hassle-free.

🚗 Waymo’s Quiet Takeover of San Francisco

The roads are getting crowded…with driverless cars. Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, now holds a 22% market share in San Francisco—tying with Lyft—just 15 months after launch.

Back in August last year, Uber commanded 66%, while Lyft held 34%. Fast forward to today, and Waymo has carved out a chunk of the market, while Uber still leads with 55%.

What’s next? Waymo’s biggest hurdle is long wait times due to limited cars on the road. But as more cars roll out, expect Waymo’s market share to climb even further. It’s a waiting game—literally.

📉 Netflix Scales Back Extraordinary Parental Leave

Netflix used to set the gold standard for parental leave: unlimited time off for new parents in their child’s first year. The policy made headlines nearly a decade ago and helped cement Netflix’s reputation as an innovative, employee-first company.

But the streaming giant has been walking back the benefit. Why? More employees than expected took full advantage of the perk, and Netflix deemed it unsustainable.

The broader shift reflects Netflix’s new cost-conscious mindset, which has helped the company recover from a slow period. However, this raises questions: will pulling back on generous policies hurt Netflix’s workplace culture and make it harder to attract top talent? Only time will tell.

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📄 In Other News...

🚫 Kroger-Albertsons Merger Hits a Snag A federal judge has put the brakes on the $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger over antitrust concerns. The FTC argues the deal could harm competition, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers. This case could be a defining moment for antitrust enforcement, signaling tougher scrutiny on mega-mergers that impact workers and customers.

🍝 BuzzFeed Sells ‘Hot Ones’ BuzzFeed is saying goodbye to Hot Ones, its viral food brand, as part of a larger strategy to navigate the shifting digital media landscape. While the sale reflects a need to adapt, it also raises questions: can BuzzFeed continue thriving without its flagship properties? The move highlights the resilience and agility required to survive in today’s turbulent media environment.

🛠️ Stanley Recall: Mug Mayhem Stanley, the cult-favorite drinkware brand, is in damage control mode after issuing a massive product recall due to safety issues. For a brand cherished by coffee lovers and adventurers, this is a wake-up call: quality control isn’t just about safety—it’s about preserving trust and loyalty. The recall serves as a stark reminder that reputation is built sip by sip…and lost just as quickly.

💰 T-Mobile’s $14 Billion Buyback Plan T-Mobile unveiled a $14 billion share repurchase program to reward investors and reaffirm confidence in its financial health. By 2025, the company plans to return up to $50 billion to shareholders. T-Mobile’s move is a power play, signaling strong performance and long-term growth prospects.

🚀 Elon Musk Hits $400 Billion Net Worth Elon Musk just set another record: he’s now the first person to hit a net worth of $400 billion. His fortune has surged 77% since Donald Trump’s election victory, solidifying his position as the world’s wealthiest individual. For Musk, it’s just another day at the (SpaceX) office.

📈 Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Surge Warner Bros. Discovery stock jumped 15% Thursday morning after the company announced a business restructure. The company will split into two main divisions: a linear network for news, sports, and scripted programming, and a streaming-focused unit for its film studios, HBO, and Max. The strategic pivot has investors feeling optimistic.

💻 Calendly Cuts Jobs Again Scheduling software startup Calendly laid off 70 employees this week—13% of its workforce—marking its second round of layoffs after cutting 60 jobs in 2023. Once valued at $3 billion, the company is facing stiff competition from tech giants like Google and Microsoft, which now offer their own scheduling tools.

🚗 Amazon Partners with Hyundai Amazon just made car shopping a whole lot easier. The tech giant is partnering with Hyundai to sell cars online in 48 cities. Shoppers will soon be able to research vehicles, check trade-in values, and finance purchases directly through Amazon Auto. Could this reshape the car-buying experience forever? Buckle up.

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