Games & Commerce

Netflix confident despite drop in viewing time, hints at price hikes and more ads

Netflix has set stronger monetisation as a key task amid concerns over falling viewing time. It said it would raise prices when needed and increase advertiser demand, while expanding originals, live events and third-party content. Viewing metrics have declined, and Netflix has carried out layoffs and executive changes. It cited NFL broadcasts, a Grand Theft Auto VI preview and a TF1 partnership as expansion examples.

Crypto

U.S. pro sports split on prediction markets, NBA move in focus

The NFL has sided with New Jersey in a court fight over prediction markets, filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case involving Kalshi. The league argues sports contracts are gambling and that allowing prediction markets to sell them outside state gambling laws threatens game integrity and consumer protection. U.S. appeals courts have issued conflicting rulings. Other leagues have partnered with prediction market operators, while attention is turning to the NBA\'s next move.