The Apprentice, the biopic delayed for US distribution by legal threats from Trump, has been acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment for release October 11 (Scott Feinberg/The Hollywood Reporter)
Mediagazer: The Apprentice, the biopic delayed for US distribution by legal threats from Trump, has been acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment for release October 11 (Scott Feinberg/The Hollywood Reporter)
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AnandTech:
AnandTech shuts down after covering PC and mobile hardware for over 27 years; publisher Future plans to keep AnandTech's website and articles live indefinitely— It is with great sadness that I find myself penning the hardest news post I've ever needed to write here at AnandTech.
Discussion: @bubbaprog.ilovecitr.us, The Verge, Jon Masters on LinkedIn, @evanrodge@threads.net, @stshank@threads.net, @parkbot@threads.net, @rose_jenavieve@threads.net, @om@threads.net, @hasanahmad@threads.net, @danseifert@threads.net, @benthompson, @hardwarecanucks, @saschasegan, @carygolomb, @whipalash, @aexm, @345triangle, @r3dash, @aschilling, VideoCardz.com, @ernie@writing.exchange, @anandtech, @ryansmithat, @gavbon86, @nash076, @cliffwade@allthingstech …, @anandtech and Hacker News, more at Techmeme »
Discussion:
Timothy Burke /
@bubbaprog.ilovecitr.us: RIP Anandtech, whose Deals forum is responsible for all the T-shirts I wear while painting, doing yard work, etc, all acquired for free from Web 2.0 companies whose names are emblazoned on the shirts and many of which no longer even existed by the time I received the free t-shirt [embedded post]
Victoria Song /
The Verge: AnandTech shuts down after 27 years
Jon Masters /
Jon Masters on LinkedIn: Wow. Farewell to AnandTech! This is definitely the end of an era. A site that set the bar for deep dives on processor uarch and benchmarking written …
Evan /
@evanrodge@threads.net: It's so hard watching the web collapse and ossify into a glorified QVC channel. The Fed is (probably) going to reduce interest rates in September y'all. Polish up your resume, get a desk job, start a forum, and start the cycle over again. https://www.anandtech.com/...
Stephen Shankland /
@stshank@threads.net: So sad to see AnandGech shutting down. Piles of good (if gorpy) chip coverage over the years. Consolation prize: contra usual practice in this situation, the existing site will remain on the web. https://www.anandtech.com/...
Park /
@parkbot@threads.net: So much crazy news in the last 24 hours, starting with Anandtech shutting down. I read Anandtech when Anand was a high schooler and I was still in college learning my craft. It's not just traditional media that got decimated, tech publications have been affected too. https://www.anandtech.com/...
Jenavieve Rose /
@rose_jenavieve@threads.net: Damn AnandTech is shutting down. Literally no one else does in-depth hardware reviews in tech. This is a massive gap now knowledge. Like a review on AnandTech isn't just a few canned benchmarks like you'd see on a site like the Verge. These are deep dives into how the hardware works. … @om@threads.net: End of an era. And there is sadness that some of these kind of technology-first publications are going away, only to be left behind by those who specialize in the spectacle of technology. Thank you Anandtech for 27 great years of learning, and geekery. https://www.anandtech.com/...
Hasan Ahmad /
@hasanahmad@threads.net: Anandtech was amazing up to 2014 . When Anand Shimpi left Anandtech for Apple, the website was only running on brand name. When Dr Ian Cutress left in 2022, it began running on fumes. This was inevitable and no one should be surprised since 2014. At least they didn't sell their quality for clicks like Tom's Hardware has
Dan Seifert /
@danseifert@threads.net: wow, this is a loss, nobody did in depth technical evaluation of hardware like AnandTech. I constantly referred to their work as a journalist and still used it to understand things afterwards. Much respect to the staff for never letting it get shittified, even after an acquisition https://www.anandtech.com/...
Ben Thompson /
@benthompson: Wow. This is a site I learned from as a student and came to rely on as a professional. Salutations and sadness. @hardwarecanucks: This is a sad moments for us. Anand, the founder of AT, played a huge role in supporting HWC and guiding our testing methodologies in the early days. He, like his site, served as an inspiration and true benchmark for the entire tech review industry.
Sascha Segan /
@saschasegan: This suuuuuccccccckkkkkksssssss and I say that not only as a former tech journalist, and a reader of teach journalism, but also as someone now in the chip industry who relied on AnandTech's deep, in-depth coverage of silicon products from both us and our competitors.
Cary Golomb /
@carygolomb: This was THE site I would go to for reviews on new gear. Man. Bittersweet. Nothing gold can stay.
Palash Volvoikar /
@whipalash: This is the definitive end of an era. As a technology journalist, AnandTech was what you looked at and ultimately aspired to be. It was, and will remain the benchmark. Just happy that Future PLC will keep the site live if not active.
Ana Milicevic /
@aexm: I need a word that describes the type of sadness at the slow disappearance of early internet Good Places especially as these are being replaced by slop in the current generation. Like watching Alexandria burn if you knew how to read back then.
Sam Byford /
@345triangle: maybe the greatest ever tech site. whoever failed to ensure it continued forever should feel bad
Ershad Kaleebullah /
@r3dash: Anandtech is one of the reasons why I wanted to be a tech journalist. It is quite shocking to read this editorial and frankly saddening too. The future of long-form, in-depth detailed pieces on the latest processors is looking extremely bleak now. Having said that, thanks for
Andreas Schilling /
@aschilling: Very sad to hear that. @anandtech already existed when I started this job 21 years ago and it was always a daily point of contact for me. @anandshimpi and what he started was at least in some way an inspiration for what I'm doing today!
Ernie Smith /
@ernie@writing.exchange: “Still, few things last forever, and the market for written tech journalism is not what it once was - nor will it ever be again.” — Well, that's heartbreaking. I'm glad they got 27 years out of the old horse. — https://www.anandtech.com/... @anandtech: After 27 years of providing in-depth coverage of the amazing world of PC and mobile hardware, AnandTech is saying farewell. We want to thank everyone from the AnandTech community for their support and passion for what we've done over the years https://www.anandtech.com/...
Ryan Smith /
@ryansmithat: There simply isn't enough space on Twitter to say what needs to be said. I've written for AnandTech for nearly two decades, and I've enjoyed every second of it. Sadly, we've reached the end of the road. But I thank all of our readers over the years; you've made it worth it
Gavin Bonshor /
@gavbon86: I'm currently available for employment and/or freelance roles! I am an experienced PC Hardware Editor, but I'm also openpen to Tech PR Roles. (Warning: long tweet!) Please tag or retweet anyone who may be interested in hiring me! I have some big news. My tenure at @anandtech
Cliff /
@cliffwade@allthingstech.social: It is really sad to read this news this morning. AnandTech was such a great site with such great content and they have been doing it for nearly 3 decades, which is insane. — This site will certainly be missed. — End of the Road: An AnandTech Farewell — https://www.anandtech.com/... …
@anandtech:
AnandTech will stay online so readers can continue to access articles from our archive, and the forums will remain active to serve our community. Our sister site Tom's Hardware, will also continue to publish all the latest news, reviews and more from the PC world. Thank you all [image]
Wall Street Journal:
Major US publishers sue Florida, claiming a law limiting sexual content in school libraries has motivated sweeping book bans in violation of the First Amendment— The suit challenges a Florida statute that gives parents and residents more say over the vetting of library materials for sexual content
Discussion:
New York Times, Reason, People, Tampa Bay Business Journal, The Hill, @flfreedomread, @swalker_7, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, @authorsguild, @revwutruth, @swalker_7, Tampa Free Press, @veronikellymars, Publishers Weekly, @halseanderson, @judi_g_hayes, @jeffjarvis, @authorsguild, BOOK RIOT, @maggiejordanacn, Dan Novack on LinkedIn, WLRN, Central Florida Public Media, Library Journal infoDOCKET, CBS News and Publishing Perspectives
Discussion:
Jonathan H. Adler /
Reason: Private Universities That Reject First Amendment Principles Put Themselves At Legal Risk
Charlotte Phillipp /
People: John Green and Jodi Picoult Join Publishers, Authors and Advocates in a Lawsuit Against Florida Book Bans Tampa Bay Business Journal: Prominent publishers, authors file lawsuit challenging Florida's book removals
Filip Timotija /
The Hill: Major publishers sue Florida over ‘unconstitutional’ book ban law @flfreedomread: HB 1069 censorship isn't just in response to objections. As the lawsuit argues, it's happening in advance. Ex: Okaloosa did not have any objections to report in the 23/24 SY, but go to their website and you'll see dozens of titles removed pending review. https://www2.okaloosaschools.com/ ... [image]
Steven Walker /
@swalker_7: Statement from @EducationFL calling the lawsuit a “stunt” I reached out to the Gov's office too, but they redirected me to the DOE. [image]
Steven Walker /
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Publishers, authors sue Florida over ‘unconstitutional book-banning’ @authorsguild: @WSJ Publishers incl @penguinrandom, @HachetteUS, @HarperCollins, @MacmillanUSA, @simonschuster, and @Sourcebooks. Authors @writerjalvarez, @halseanderson, @johngreen, @jodipicoult, and @angiecthomas, as well as two students and two parents.
John K. Amanchukwu Sr /
@revwutruth: Major publishers are protecting perverted authors who write and depict p0rn for minors/kids. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ A coalition of the nation's largest book publishers filed a lawsuit Thursday against Florida education officials alleging that a 2023 Florida law that increased scrutiny of school [image]
Steven Walker /
@swalker_7: BREAKING: Six major publishers and several prominent authors are suing the state of Florida over “unconstitutional book-banning” The group filed in federal court this morning. Read all about it in my latest for @HeraldTribune/@USATODAY: https://www.heraldtribune.com/ ...
Mike Jenkins /
Tampa Free Press: Book Publishers Sue Florida Over Law Restricting Sexually Explicit Books In Schools @veronikellymars: Six publishers, alongside the Authors Guild, several authors, parents, and students have just sued public officials in Florida over House Bill 1069, which has banned hundreds of books statewide since July 2023. Learn more: https://bookriot.com/...
Andrew Albanese /
Publishers Weekly: Major Publishers, Authors Guild Sue Over New Florida Book Banning Law
Laurie Halse Anderson /
@halseanderson: Honored to be a part of this lawsuit fighting for the First Amendment and the right to read in Florida! 🇺🇸❤️📚 @pen_int @PENamerica @OIF @ncte @aasl @jeffjarvis: Good. At last. Major Publishers Sue Florida Over Banned School Library Books https://www.nytimes.com/...
@authorsguild:
We have joined publishers, authors, parents, and students in a landmark lawsuit against the state of Florida to challenge the book removal provisions of HB 1069. Learn more in the article published today by @WSJ. https://www.wsj.com/...
Kelly Jensen /
BOOK RIOT: Publishers, Authors Sue Florida Over Book Ban Legislation @maggiejordanacn: Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, Harper Collins & 3 other publishers file a lawsuit against school board members in Orange & Volusia County school districts, alleging a 2023 Florida law increased scrutiny of school library books unconstitutionally limits free speech.
Dan Novack /
Dan Novack on LinkedIn: Penguin Random House has filed its third First Amendment challenge to book bans, taking on Florida's HB 1069. …
Sergio R. Bustos /
WLRN: Top book publishers file suit challenging Florida's ‘unconstitutional’ book ban law
Danielle Prieur /
Central Florida Public Media: The Big Five publishing houses, John Green sue Florida over book bans
Gary Price /
Library Journal infoDOCKET: Report: “Major Publishers Sue Florida Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Book Ban Law”
Porter Anderson /
Publishing Perspectives: Censorship Action: US Publishers and Authors Sue Florida
Press Gazette:
Dyson abandons its libel claim against Channel 4 News over a report about allegations of exploitation in factories, after over two years of court proceedings— Technology company Dyson has ended its libel claim against Channel 4 News and the programme's producer ITN after more than two years of proceedings.
Discussion:
@channel4news, @per_incuriam2, @channel4news, Channel 4 News on YouTube, @channel4news, Business Live, South West and Channel 4 News
Discussion:
@channel4news: Dyson abandons libel case against Channel 4 News over Malaysia worker investigation https://www.channel4.com/...
James Wilson /
@per_incuriam2: Here are the appalling allegations made against Dyson (the claimants) which it is not contesting. Essentially, there are reasonable grounds to suspect Dyson was responsible for exploiting and persecuting workers in Malaysia. Here is a vacuum cleaner designed and made in the UK [image] Channel 4 News on YouTube: Dyson abandons libel case against Channel 4 News over Malaysia worker investigation
@channel4news:
EXCLUSIVE: Dyson abandons libel claim against Channel 4 News report https://www.channel4.com/... Watch the full report on @Channel4News at 6pm
Hannah Baker /
Business Live: Dyson abandons libel case against Channel 4 News
Alex Turner /
South West: Dyson ends libel action against Channel 4
The Hollywood Reporter:
The Apprentice, the biopic delayed for US distribution by legal threats from Trump, has been acquired by Briarcliff Entertainment for release October 11— The Trump origin story, written by Gabriel Sherman and directed by Ali Abbasi, stars Sebastian Stan as the future president and Jeremy Strong as his consigliere Roy Cohn.
Discussion:
Forbes, SlashFilm, The Daily Beast, Dexerto, Los Angeles Times and Deadline
Discussion:
Ryan Scott /
SlashFilm: Controversial Donald Trump Movie Dodges Lawsuit Threats - Here's When You Can Watch It
Michael Boyle /
The Daily Beast: Provocative Trump Movie ‘The Apprentice’ Will Hit U.S. Theaters Before Election
Christopher Baggett /
Dexerto: Controversial Trump biopic with MCU star to hit cinemas before US election
Josh Rottenberg /
Los Angeles Times: Controversial Trump biopic ‘The Apprentice’ lands U.S. release date before election day
TechCrunch:
Investor note: 360 One values Indian startup VerSe, which operates popular news aggregator Dailyhunt, at $2.9B, down from $5B in 2022 when VerSe raised $805M— Indian tech and media startup VerSe, which operates popular news aggregator Dailyhunt, is worth about 42% below its last private valuation …
Discussion:
Bloomberg, more at Techmeme »
Discussion:
Sankalp Phartiyal /
Bloomberg: Zepto Hits $5 Billion Valuation in Latest Big India Commerce Bet
New York Times:
Landon Y. Jones, top editor of People in the 1990s when its profits quadrupled, and who helped popularize the term “baby boomer”, died on August 17 at age 80— An unapologetic champion of the newsworthiness of celebrities, he also drew attention to teenage pregnancy and helped popularize the term “baby boomer.”
Press Gazette:
An analysis of 6,599 keywords shows Google is offering AI Overviews for 17% of queries in the UK and US, but rarely for searches about current events— New research suggests Google AI Overviews are having a significant impact on the visibility of publishers within search results.
Discussion:
@ainemacdermot.bsky.social and Nieman Lab
Discussion:
Áine /
@ainemacdermot.bsky.social: If you're wanting more of that, you can join Google Search Lab. I get overviews around 85-90% of the time, and I find Gemini pretty helpful overall. I do not rely on AI, but I don't dismiss its potential either. Knowing how to write #AI #queries is a priceless skill. [embedded post]
theRighting:
Comscore data: many right-wing and mainstream news sites had YoY gains in unique visitors in July, with Gateway Pundit up 304%, Daily Signal up 273%, CNN up 15%— Trump Assassination Attempt and Biden Decision Drive Huge Audience Gains — Truth Social Attracts Record-Breaking Unique Visitors
Discussion:
@dfwsam.bsky.social, TVNewsCheck, Barrett Media and Mediaite
Discussion:
TVNewsCheck: Most Americans Say They Are Interested In Local Crime Coverage. Far Fewer Say It's Easy To Find.
Alex Griffing /
Mediaite: Trump's Truth Social And Right-Wing Media See Traffic Surge
Axios:
At ESPN's media day, executives said ESPN plans to lean heavily into sports betting, streaming, and social media, including by supporting influencers— - Its biggest priority is a forthcoming streaming service that will include all of its TV networks and its current streaming service ESPN+ …
Discussion:
StreamTV Insider, @kennysmith@mstdn.social, @sarafischer, @jenni4iowa.bsky.social, @beninquiring.bsky.social, The Desk, @maybeacrook.bsky.social, @spartysubs.bsky.social, @2xaught7.bsky.social, @uncle6.org, @chocotaco.bsky.social, @geographer.bsky.social, @schneidremarks.bsky.social, @hobdat.bsky.social, @colewagoner.bsky.social, @dubleahy.bsky.social, @russbengtson.bsky.social, @publichealth.bsky.social, @apocalypticanow.bsky.social, Timothy B Baysinger on LinkedIn, Sara Fischer on LinkedIn, The Streamable, Advanced Television, Engadget, Associated Press, Front Office Sports and Ars Technica
Discussion:
Adrian Pennington /
StreamTV Insider: ESPN aims to turn sports fragmentation into touchdown
Kenny Smith /
@kennysmith@mstdn.social: For decades, ESPN has earned a reputation for being willing to take risks — some more calculated than others. — Part of this plan just feels inherently risky, though. — #ESPN #SportsBetting #SportsGambling #Gambling #Streaming #SocialMedia #Influencers — QT: @Mediagazer — https://mstdn.social/... …
Sara Fischer /
@sarafischer: .@ESPN media day was wild —Polished execs touted big digital moves —Then ESPN hosts defended @PatMcAfeeShow as he ripped the media to our faces (fascinating, transparent exchange) —Bottom line: ESPN no longer precious about its brand. Focus is survival https://www.axios.com/...
Jennifer Rose /
@jenni4iowa.bsky.social: That skeet got worse by the word.
Matthew Keys /
The Desk: Sports fans open to streaming, but still favor broadcast TV @spartysubs.bsky.social: I have to hand it to them, they are finding ways to finally make the in-stadium experience more appealing than watching from the comfort of my own couch [embedded post] @2xaught7.bsky.social: Once upon a midnight dreary, ESPN was considered too big to fail (more or less). — If this is the ongoing path, I would think there'd be more of an appetite for an alternative. Granted, it's a very steep barrier to entry...so there's that. [embedded post] @uncle6.org: “ESPN's media day” is all you need to see to know it's all done shit shaped [embedded post]
Nicholas Campiz /
@geographer.bsky.social: One thing about sports betting is that it's inherently an individual thing and sports experiences are best when shared. — I don't mind my friends' fantasy talk, at least there's a communal aspect to it. But every convo about a person's bets invariably peters out quickly with a “Huh, cool, I guess.” … @schneidremarks.bsky.social: When I was 13 years old, I got invited to a private chat room to talk with Stuart Scott, highlights were published in ESPN Magazine. I wanted to be a sports journalist, and this was the highlight of my young life. — Stuart Scott is dead, ESPN Magazine is dead, and “sports journalism” is casino ads. …
G.T. /
@hobdat.bsky.social: it's wild to see them come out and just say that they think sports betting is more important than journalism [embedded post]
Cole Wagoner /
@colewagoner.bsky.social: This fucking sucks guys [embedded post]
Dub Leahy /
@dubleahy.bsky.social: Probably smart financially, but I cannot pass on this faster. [embedded post]
Russ Bengtson /
@russbengtson.bsky.social: getting real close to simply bailing on sports entirely (although honestly all I really care about anymore are cycling grand tours/one day events and getting mad at the mets/arsenal) [embedded post]
Sean /
@publichealth.bsky.social: i recently uninstalled their app because it's all about betting now. an app that everyone's kids can and often do install [embedded post] @apocalypticanow.bsky.social: centering entertainment on gambling is as bad as making smoking seem cool. Fuck these people. [embedded post]
Timothy B Baysinger /
Timothy B Baysinger on LinkedIn: ESPN is preparing for life after cable by transitioning from a TV news network into a sports lifestyle brand. …
Sara Fischer /
Sara Fischer on LinkedIn: Visited ESPN at its HQ in Bristol, CT yesterday and the experience was wild — I've been to ESPN media days before. This was very different. …
David Satin /
The Streamable: Fans Open to Sports on Streaming, But Platforms Have to Make Things Easier
Colin Mann /
Advanced Television: Survey: Fans open to more streamed sports Associated Press: Your own personalized “SportsCenter”? ESPN working on that for an upcoming streaming service
Pew Research Center:
Pew: the most common sources for crime news among US adults are friends, family, and neighbors, and local news outlets; relatively few say info is easy to find— Most say they are interested in several types of local crime coverage, but far fewer say it's easy to find — Table of Contents Table of Contents
Discussion: LinkedIn,
Pew Research Center on LinkedIn and Poynter
Discussion:
Jordan David Weisinger / LinkedIn: Crime is still relatively flat, compared to the preceding few years, but that is a more remarkable fact when examined under the lens of how much household incomes have diminished across generations. … Pew Research Center on LinkedIn: Crime has long been a major area of focus in local news coverage. In fact, more Americans get news and information about crime than any other local topic except the weather. …
Adweek:
Sources: former Fortune CEO Alan Murray is joining The Wall Street Journal this fall, where he will play a key role in building out its events business— The former chief executive of Fortune, Alan Murray, is joining The Wall Street Journal this fall, where he will play a key role in building …
Discussion:
Mark Stenberg on LinkedIn and Talking Biz News
Discussion:
Mark Stenberg /
Mark Stenberg on LinkedIn: Scoop: The former CEO of Fortune, Alan Murray, is joining The Wall Street Journal this fall. — Murray left Fortune in April, after nearly a decade with the company. …
Lowpass:
Sources: The Trade Desk is building its own smart TV OS to license to device makers and promises better revenue sharing deals than its established competitors— Also: Niantic is splatting the world … Digital advertising giant The Trade Desk is getting ready to more directly compete with Roku …
Discussion:
The Media Leader, TVNewsCheck, TVIQ on LinkedIn, Janko Roettgers on LinkedIn and The Desk
Discussion:
Jack Benjamin /
The Media Leader: The Trade Desk reportedly building its own smart TV OS
Dade Hayes /
TVNewsCheck: Merge, Bundle Or License? Paramount+ Explores Streaming Options As Skydance Waits In The Wings
Tviq /
TVIQ on LinkedIn: Wow - huge potential news from The Trade Desk. The cardinal rule of ad tech is ‘aggregate & move upstream’ and there is nothing more upstream than the operating system. …
Janko Roettgers /