WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Amazon Expand Streaming Distribution Agreements
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Aug 28, 2025 Discover the latest in streaming as Comcast's NBCUniversal teams up with Amazon for broader distribution. Schmooze over Best Buy's surprising sales surge amid rising electronics costs. Meanwhile, CrowdStrike reports a second-quarter loss, stirring conversations about tech industry financial health. Tune in for a tech-savvy breakdown of modern market movements!
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Expanded Cross-Platform Streaming Access
- Comcast and Amazon expanded distribution to put Peacock on Prime Video and Fire TV and Prime Video on Xfinity X1 devices.
- The deal broadens cross-platform access and simplifies subscriptions across the two large streaming ecosystems.
Best Buy Sales Hold Up Despite Price Hikes
- Best Buy reported second-quarter sales rising to $9.44 billion with comparable sales up 1.6% despite higher prices.
- The company offset tariffs by raising some prices yet still saw consumer electronics spending hold up into August.
CrowdStrike's Mixed Quarter: Loss But Revenue Growth
- CrowdStrike swung to a quarterly loss of $77.7 million while revenue rose 21% to $1.17 billion.
- The company guided third-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations but raised full-year adjusted earnings outlook.