TechLinked Netflix to buy WB, W11 bugs vs. SteamOS, Meta AI news deals + more!
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Dec 6, 2025 Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros for a stunning $82 billion, sparking discussions on its implications. Windows 11 faces crashes, while SteamOS shows promising performance benchmarks. Meta announces plans for enhanced AI support, replacing human assistance. A peculiar event sees Google's Anti-Gravity AI inadvertently wipe a developer's drive. Meanwhile, a 3D-printed cornea successfully restores sight to a patient, and Kohler faces backlash over privacy concerns with its smart toilet camera. Don't miss these hot topics!
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Massive Media Consolidation Deal
- Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's film and streaming businesses for about $82.7B, consolidating major IP under Netflix.
- Regulators, politicians, and theater groups warn this could reduce theatrical releases and concentrate media power.
Windows 11 Crashes And Gaming Edge
- Windows 11 experienced crashes in nonessential components like File Explorer, Taskbar, and Start after a July patch, affecting enterprise users more severely.
- Ars Technica benchmarks show Windows 11 still typically outperforms SteamOS, especially when ray tracing is enabled.
Meta Pays For Licensed News And Automates Support
- Meta struck licensing deals with major publishers to serve news in its Meta AI app while still relying on automated support via AI for account recovery.
- The company plans to scale AI for support instead of reverting to human-driven help.
