Daily Tech Headlines Netflix Is Acquiring Warner Bros. For $83 Billion - DTH
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Dec 5, 2025 A blockbuster deal is underway as Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion, raising eyebrows over potential antitrust issues. Meta unveils a unified support hub for Facebook and Instagram, enhancing user recovery with AI tech. X faces a €120 million fine from EU regulators for content transparency failures. Meanwhile, Meta strikes new licensing agreements with major news outlets for its AI chatbot content. High-profile departures from Apple signal a shift toward AI rivals, fueling curiosity about the tech giant's future.
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Streaming Giant Consolidation
- Netflix is buying Warner Brothers including HBO Max for $82.7 billion to dominate streaming and gain major franchises.
- The deal mixes cash and stock, is expected to close in Q3 2026, and will face heavy antitrust review.
Meta's Unified Support Hub
- Meta launched a unified support hub for Facebook and Instagram to streamline issue reporting and account recovery.
- The hub adds AI assistant plans and uses AI to improve recovery by analyzing past devices and locations.
EU's Landmark Fine For X
- The EU fined X €120 million under the Digital Services Act for illegal content and poor transparency.
- The penalty is the first of its kind and drew criticism from U.S. officials while EU regulators defended it.