YouTube ad revenue bulks up 10.3% to $8.9 billion as Alphabet Q1 net profit jumps 46%

Netflix's The Residence is shaking up the streaming world, grabbing the No. 1 spot with its quirky murder-mystery set in the White House. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the series, inspired by Kate Andersen Brower’s book, stars Uzo Aduba as a detective solving a crime during a state dinner. With a stellar cast including Andre Braugher and Jason Lee, this Shondaland production is proving to be a big hit, blending politics with suspense and a touch of humor.

"Sinners" is cruising through the week at the box office and is on track to hit $100M soon. With a growing fanbase and positive buzz, it’s clear this film is resonating with audiences. The Hollywood Reporter’s Pamela McClintock breaks down why it’s performing so well.

Issa Rae and her production company, Hoorae, are taking a fresh, scrappy approach to marketing One of Them Days, leaning into creativity and authenticity. With her star power from Insecure, Rae’s bringing her unique flair to the campaign. And it looks like a sequel might be on the table, depending on how fans react to the debut film. Variety’s Jennifer Maas has the scoop.

Netflix just dropped a new subtitle option—one that’s all about the dialogue. They’ve removed extra stuff like music and sound effects, so it’s way easier to follow along. Emma Roth from The Verge has the full scoop on how this will make watching even smoother.

As Netflix gears up for the TV upfronts, Co-CEO Greg Peters is giving us a sneak peek at their ad strategy. The goal? To serve up ads that feel right for users while giving brands the tools they need to reach the right people. Reported by Ethan Alter for Adweek, Netflix’s ad-supported tier is about to get a lot more targeted, with premium ad spots in the mix.

Looks like YouTube is still on a roll! With ad revenue up 10.3% to $8.9 billion, Alphabet’s Q1 net profit jumped by 46%. Variety’s Todd Spangler breaks down how YouTube’s growing ad sales are giving Alphabet a major financial boost.

Meta is stepping up its fight against spammy content. The company is cracking down on low-quality posts and fake news, introducing tougher penalties to make sure users have a better experience on Facebook and Instagram.

Twitch’s 2024 streaming trends indicate that GTA V and VTubers are taking center stage. With GTA V's ongoing popularity and VTubers’ rise in interactive streaming, Rachel Kaser for VentureBeat explores how these shifts are impacting viewership.

Can you believe it’s been 10 years since the Apple Watch first dropped? From its 2015 debut, it’s evolved into a game-changer for health and fitness tech, adding features like heart rate monitoring and fall detection. Adrienne So, for WIRED, breaks down how this little gadget has had a huge impact on the tech world.

OpenAI might be jumping into the social media game with its own platform, but the big question is: who’s it for? As they push further into new territory beyond AI tools, there’s a lot of buzz about what kind of social space they’re aiming to create. Maggie Stamets reports for TechCrunch that while the purpose is still a bit of a mystery, it could be something tailored to professionals or research communities—something new to shake up the status quo.