{"id":2214070,"date":"2026-10-23T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2214070"},"modified":"2026-10-23T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:00:00","slug":"netflix-cant-fire-its-way-out-of-this-downward-spiral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2214070","title":{"rendered":"Netflix can\u2019t fire its way out of this downward spiral"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"content\"><\/p>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"o1ls910 o1ls91 o1ls90 o1ls92g\">\n<div class=\"o1ls90 o1ls911\" data-concert=\"tablet_leaderboard\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"o1ls912 o1ls91 o1ls90 o1ls92i\">\n<div class=\"o1ls90 o1ls913\" data-concert=\"desktop_leaderboard_variable\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article>\n<div class=\"duet--article--lede duet--page-layout--standard-article\">\n<div class=\"duet--ledes--standard-lede h9mca10 _1044qiz3\">\n<div class=\"h9mca11 h9mca12\">\n<div class=\"_5s9d1e0\">\n<div 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Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"zephr-anchor\" class=\"_1044qiz13\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters assured investors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1014826\/netflix-earnings-q3-2026-viewing-time\">this week<\/a> that they have nothing to be concerned about. Sure, the company was going to lay off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/1011058\/netflix-layoff-six-percent-thousand-employees\">1,000 employees<\/a>, downsizing its <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/news\/netflix-film-vp-doug-belgrad-layoff-1236911877\/\">product, tech, and legal departments<\/a>, and was ousting its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/1012536\/bela-bajaria-netflixs-chief-content-officer-is-leaving\">chief content officer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1013751\/netflixs-head-of-film-is-out-too\">film chairman<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/news\/netflix-film-vp-doug-belgrad-layoff-1236911877\/\">film vice president<\/a>. But it had also hired a new COO \u2014 \u201cone of the most effective at-scale operators in the entertainment industry,\u201d Sarandos said \u2014 to turn things around.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">Though executive shake-ups aren\u2019t uncommon, having so many of them back to back would send a concerning message even in the best of circumstances. With Netflix, however, the situation looks undeniably grim given the streamer\u2019s recent troubles with missed ad revenue targets, sluggish growth, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/885753\/netflix-exit-warner-bros-discovery-deal-paramount\">a failed attempt at acquiring Warner Bros<\/a>. Losing WB to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/1005480\/paramount-warner-bros-discovey-merger-closed\">David Ellison\u2019s Paramount<\/a> was a huge blow \u2014 that merger would have given Netflix an easy way to expand its catalog, grow its user base, and build a more established presence in movie theaters. The company now has to navigate those challenges on its own while also figuring out why its current content slate hasn\u2019t resulted in record profits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1xorkac2 _1xorkac0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-pullquote c39lj10\">\n<div class=\"c39lj11\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup c39lj12 _19wv7tc9\">Sarandos admitted that Netflix needs \u201cbetter execution\u201d in the US<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">While Netflix has put out some well-received fare like <em>East of Eden<\/em>, <em>Adolescence<\/em>, and <em>The Diplomat<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/962382\/netflix-season-two-viewrship-dropoff-beef-avatar-one-piece-tiktok\">the company is well known for canceling series<\/a> before they\u2019ve even had a chance to build an audience. People frequently complain that they rarely see advertisements for Netflix\u2019s new projects, but when they do, it tends to be for weird misfires like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/995702\/netflix-the-new-stanford-experiment-series\"><em>The New Stanford Prison Experiment<\/em><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/959684\/netflix-wonka-golden-ticket-gene-wilder\"><em>Wonka\u2019s The Golden Ticket<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em> In each of the recent executive firings, you can see Netflix trying to signal to investors and the public that it has a clear understanding of what hasn\u2019t been working with its output from the past few years. There\u2019s no denying that Netflix\u2019s recent lineup has been lackluster, but these issues feel like they\u2019re endemic to the company itself rather than something that can be blamed solely on a trio of executives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/business\/business-news\/netflix-better-execution-us-ted-sarandos-peter-rice-1236736729\/\">Sarandos insisted to investors<\/a> that Netflix\u2019s \u201ccontent around the world is largely working,\u201d but he admitted that the company needs \u201cbetter execution\u201d in the US, where business is \u201cjust not growing as fast as it could or as fast as we\u2019d like.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">Netflix\u2019s push into more markets around the globe was largely led by Bela Bajaria, who led TV and content at Netflix over the past decade. Bajaria ushered the streamer into a new era of being a hub for unscripted programming, sports, and internationally produced projects. Bajaria is part of the reason that a Netflix subscription gives you access to WWE and <em>Lupin<\/em> as well as <em>Bridgerton<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1xorkac1 _1xorkac0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--related _1044qizj xfenh40\">\n<h3 class=\"xfenh42 xfenh41\">Related<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"xfenh44\">\n<li class=\"xfenh47 xfenh46\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/839480\/netflix-warner-bros-acquisition-hbo-theatrical-releases-layoffs\" class=\"xfenh49\">Welcome to the big leagues, Netflix<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"xfenh47 xfenh46\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1014826\/netflix-earnings-q3-2026-viewing-time\" class=\"xfenh49\">Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you\u2019re watching less and less<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"xfenh47 xfenh46\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/807438\/warner-bros-discovery-history-of-mergers-paramount-apple-netflix-amazon\" class=\"xfenh49\">Warner Bros. mergers never work, but they\u2019re trying again anyway<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">On paper, Bajaria did exactly what she was hired to do. She expanded and diversified Netflix\u2019s library of content, hoping to attract more people to the platform. Bajaria was instrumental in the production and rollout of international series like <em>Money Heist<\/em> and <em>Squid Game<\/em> \u2014 the latter of which became a global phenomenon and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/business-58976204\">boosted subscriptions<\/a> while also winning the streamer a few Emmys. Netflix\u2019s current approach to acquiring and distributing international programming has been so successful that <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/tv\/global\/netflix-international-success-leadership-shake-up-1236918627\/\">Sarandos said<\/a> the company has no plans to change its strategy. But it seems that success was not enough to protect Bajaria\u2019s job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/about.netflix.com\/en\/news\/peter-rice-named-netflix-chief-content-officer?__source=newsletter%7Cmsapac\">a statement<\/a> about incoming COO Peter Rice\u2019s hiring and Bajaria\u2019s dismissal, Sarandos thanked her for her \u201cdedication, innovation, creativity and leadership\u201d and said he was grateful for \u201ceverything she\u2019s done to help Netflix entertain the world.\u201d But that gratefulness didn\u2019t exactly gel <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/news\/netflix-bela-bajaria-why-did-she-leave-1236913635\/\">with recent reports<\/a> that Bajaria is being used as a scapegoat and was axed with little notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">Film chairman Dan Lin \u2014 who joined Netflix in 2024 and reported directly to Bajaria \u2014 exited Netflix in a somewhat similar fashion to his former boss. After years of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1004323\/netflix-david-fincher-shawn-levy-mike-flanagan-duffer-brothers-greta-gerwig\">courting filmmakers with massive production deals<\/a>, Netflix hired Lin to help it rein in its spending. Lin had a strong track record of producing financial hits for other studios, like Warner Bros.\u2019 <em>The Lego Movie<\/em> and Disney\u2019s live-action <em>Aladdin<\/em>. Lin also appointed Doug Belgrad as VP and tasked him with overseeing Netflix\u2019s lineup of original content. By all accounts, Lin did exactly what Netflix courted him for, and his mind for austerity was aligned with the company\u2019s larger goals. But as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/why-netflix-fired-dan-lin-1236736313\/\"><em>The Hollywood Reporter<\/em> notes<\/a>, Lin\u2019s brusque personality could sometimes lead to friction with some of the high-profile talent Netflix is in business with, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1010421\/heres-the-first-trailer-for-netflixs-narnia-movie\"><em>Narnia: The Magician\u2019s Nephew<\/em><\/a> auteur Greta Gerwig and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/893538\/ai-model-netflix-interpositive-ben-affleck\">AI startup InterPositive founder Ben Affleck<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--block-placement _1xorkac2 _1xorkac0 duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-pullquote c39lj10\">\n<div class=\"c39lj11\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup c39lj12 _19wv7tc9\">Price hikes have undoubtedly soured some people on the platform<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">While much of Netflix\u2019s recent programming is the product of Bajaria, Lin, and Belgrad\u2019s leadership, they were not the only people responsible for turning the streamer into what it is today. In recent years, Netflix has also gotten into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/871300\/are-netflixs-podcasts-actually-podcasts\">podcasts<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/games\/979855\/netflix-shut-down-night-school-studio-moonloot-games\">gaming<\/a> \u2014 initiatives that have often felt like desperate attempts at clawing back attention from rivals like YouTube, TikTok, and any one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/column\/997843\/streamers-cable-fast-channels\">free ad-supported television platforms on the market<\/a>. The fact that there are so many other different services that Netflix\u2019s subscribers might prefer to spend more time on is one of the biggest challenges. And many of these competitors have become more attractive to customers as Netflix has continuously raised its prices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">Aside from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/929627\/netflix-ads-plan-upfront-2026\">introducing ad-supported tiers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/901833\/netflix-subscription-pricing-increase-2026\">forcing subscribers to pay more<\/a> has been Netflix\u2019s primary method for revenue growth. Netflix isn\u2019t unique in that regard \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/23901586\/streaming-service-prices-netflix-disney-hulu-peacock-max\">all of the major streamers are doing it<\/a> \u2014 but it has undoubtedly soured some people on the platform at a time when its offerings haven\u2019t always felt like they justified their price. Even when Netflix has stumbled its way onto unexpected gems like <em>KPop Demon Hunters<\/em>, the company doesn\u2019t always seem to have the strongest game plan to capitalize on their success. Rice\u2019s hiring does suggest that Netflix knows it has to do things differently, and his past may provide some insight into the streamer\u2019s future plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">Before coming to Netflix, Rice served as 21st Century Fox\u2019s president until the studio was acquired by Disney. Rice became Walt Disney Television\u2019s chairman in 2019 and oversaw production for a number of the company\u2019s networks, including ABC and FX. And after being <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/06\/09\/business\/disney-peter-rice.html\">fired by Bob Chapek in 2022<\/a>, Rice pivoted into producing projects like Jason Reitman\u2019s <em>Saturday Night<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/movie-reviews\/689645\/28-years-later-review\"><em>28 Years Later<\/em><\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/914818\/elden-ring-movie-date-cast\">upcoming <em>Elden Ring<\/em> movie<\/a>. Rice\u2019s roots in traditional studio film development points to Netflix getting even more serious about screening its films in theaters. The streamer already has plans to give <em>The Magician\u2019s Nephew<\/em> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/894014\/kpop-demon-hunters-sequel\"><em>KPop Demon Hunters<\/em> sequel<\/a> sizable theatrical runs, and it is currently trying to secure <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/09\/la-bola-negra-spain-oscars-international-feature-film-1237104996\/\">Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi\u2019s <em>La bola negra<\/em><\/a> an Academy Award at the upcoming Oscars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">Having a larger presence in movie theaters won\u2019t solve all of Netflix\u2019s problems, but it could help shift the way that people perceive the platform and its catalog. And in Sarandos\u2019 assertion that Rice has a deep understanding of talent relationships, you can hear that the co-CEO is banking on his new COO to convince filmmakers that Netflix is where they need to bring their latest ideas. Rice\u2019s hiring makes for a compelling narrative about Netflix finding its way forward by relying on the instincts of an industry veteran known for effortlessly jumping between the film and TV worlds. But that narrative doesn\u2019t feel quite as convincing when you look back at the way Netflix\u2019s partnerships with directors like David Fincher, Shawn Levy, and Noah Baumbach resulted in some pretty terrible projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--article--article-body-component\">\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1044qizi _18mzr4b1 _18mzr4b0 _19wv7tc1\">In order for Netflix to really turn the ship around, it has to realize that content is only one piece of the puzzle. Splashy new movies and series won\u2019t mean much if people don\u2019t feel that the service is financially accessible, but Netflix\u2019s vague allusions to \u201cimproving\u201d monetization suggest that the service is only going to get more expensive. Right now, Netflix needs to be focused on demonstrating that it has a clear plan for how it can move into the future. 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cares\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/STKE012_SPACEX_IPO_2026_A.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd2 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/ai-artificial-intelligence\/1016879\/spacex-tesla-cursed-katamari\">Sure, let\u2019s smoosh SpaceX and Tesla together, who cares<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpepg jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Elizabeth Lopatto<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw2 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5 _1044qizs\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-22T19:45:00+00:00\">Oct 22<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj2 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqj8 _1ismqj6 _1ismqjc _1ismqjh _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"In Meta\u2019s version of the future, I\u2019ll have my Muse call your Muse\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjf i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/STKB394_MUSE_AI_CVIRGINIA_D.png?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=17.303921568627%2C0%2C65.392156862745%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"In Meta\u2019s version of the future, I\u2019ll have my Muse call your Muse\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/09\/STKB394_MUSE_AI_CVIRGINIA_D.png?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.95588235294118%2C0%2C98.088235294118%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd2 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/1016905\/meta-earnings-fall-2026-muse-network\">In Meta\u2019s version of the future, I\u2019ll have my Muse call your Muse<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpepg jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Ellen Thomas<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw2 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5 _1044qizs\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-22T18:15:00+00:00\">Oct 22<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj2 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqjk _1ismqjl\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqj8 _1ismqj6 _1ismqjc _1ismqjh _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Just because Tesla\u2019s Optimus is in production doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s actually ready\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjf i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/258187_Are_humanoid_robots_just_hype_or_are_they_coming__CVirginia-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Just because Tesla\u2019s Optimus is in production doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s actually ready\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/258187_Are_humanoid_robots_just_hype_or_are_they_coming__CVirginia-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd2 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/1016492\/tesla-optimus-robots-production-musk-q3-earnings\">Just because Tesla\u2019s Optimus is in production doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s actually ready<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpepg jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Rani 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style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/acastro_STK092_04.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"up4voo6\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd7 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54 _7uluu55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1015099\/youtube-dislike-button-hide-menu\">YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card up4voo1 up4voo0 _7uluu53\">\n<div class=\"up4voo8 up4voo7 up4voop up4vooa _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you\u2019re watching less and less\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23923972\/acastro_STK072_01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"up4voo6\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd7 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54 _7uluu55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1014826\/netflix-earnings-q3-2026-viewing-time\">Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you\u2019re watching less and less<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card up4voo1 up4voo0 _7uluu53\">\n<div class=\"up4voo8 up4voo7 up4voop up4vooa _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/justwatch.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.02486325211337%2C0%2C99.950273495773%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"up4voo6\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd7 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54 _7uluu55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/1014640\/justwatch-tv-plus-free-store-streaming-service-movie-rental\">JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_1hofmaw2\">\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj1 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqjj _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqj7 _1ismqj6 _1ismqjc _1ismqjh _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spotify says yes, it is busting people for using Family Plan sharing too widely\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjf i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25378910\/STK088_SPOTIFY_CVIRGINIA_D.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Spotify says yes, it is busting people for using Family Plan sharing too widely\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/25378910\/STK088_SPOTIFY_CVIRGINIA_D.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd3 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/1017214\/spotify-family-plan-sharing-qr-codes\">Spotify says yes, it is busting people for using Family Plan sharing too widely<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpeph jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Stevie Bonifield<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw2 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5 _1044qizs\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-22T23:02:43+00:00\">Oct 22<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj1 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqj7 _1ismqj6 _1ismqjc _1ismqjh _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"YouTube says it isn\u2019t testing hiding the dislike button\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjf i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/acastro_STK092_03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"YouTube says it isn\u2019t testing hiding the dislike button\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/acastro_STK092_03.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd3 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1016206\/youtube-dislike-button-videos\">YouTube says it isn\u2019t testing hiding the dislike button<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpeph jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Jay Peters<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw2 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5 _1044qizs\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-21T23:46:45+00:00\">Oct 21<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj1 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqj7 _1ismqj6 _1ismqjc _1ismqjh _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New York\u2019s first microdrama film festival searches for its audience\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjf i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/gettyimages-2300700160.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=15.403180011357%2C0%2C69.193639977286%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"New York\u2019s first microdrama film festival searches for its audience\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/gettyimages-2300700160.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C1.8260155929421%2C100%2C96.347968814116&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd3 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/1014494\/alza-vertical-film-festival-bill-block-salvador-paskowitz-microdramas-verticals\">New York\u2019s first microdrama film festival searches for its audience<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpeph jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Charles Pulliam-Moore<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw2 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5 _1044qizs\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-21T20:49:07+00:00\">Oct 21<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj1 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqj7 _1ismqj6 _1ismqjc _1ismqjh _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjf i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/acastro_STK092_04.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/acastro_STK092_04.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd3 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1015099\/youtube-dislike-button-hide-menu\">YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpeph jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Jay Peters<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw2 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5 _1044qizs\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-21T00:00:56+00:00\">Oct 21<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj1 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqj7 _1ismqj6 _1ismqjc _1ismqjh _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you\u2019re watching less and less\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjf i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23923972\/acastro_STK072_01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.666666666667%2C0%2C66.666666666667%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you\u2019re watching less and less\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/chorus\/uploads\/chorus_asset\/file\/23923972\/acastro_STK072_01.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0%2C0%2C100%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd3 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/streaming\/1014826\/netflix-earnings-q3-2026-viewing-time\">Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you\u2019re watching less and less<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpeph jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Emma Roth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw2 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5 _1044qizs\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-20T20:52:07+00:00\">Oct 20<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj1 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqjk _1ismqjl _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqj7 _1ismqj6 _1ismqjc _1ismqjh _1cnxcye3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjf i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/justwatch.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=16.683242168076%2C0%2C66.633515663849%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1ismqjg i7ks070\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/10\/justwatch.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.02486325211337%2C0%2C99.950273495773%2C100&amp;w=2400\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd3 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/entertainment\/1014640\/justwatch-tv-plus-free-store-streaming-service-movie-rental\">JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jelpeph jelpepd jelpep0\"><span><span class=\"_1g89o322 _1g89o321 _19wv7tc5\"><span><span>Andrew Liszewski<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw2 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5 _1044qizs\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-20T18:56:50+00:00\">Oct 20<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--ad--native-ad-linkset _14xz0mv4 _14xz0mv5 _14xz0mva hidden\" data-native-ad-id=\"container\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"visually-hidden\">\n<div class=\"dynamic-native-ad-native_ad_linkset_link\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\"><\/p>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"_14xz0mv7\"><span data-native-ad-id=\"preamble\" class=\"_14xz0mv8 _14xz0mv9\">Advertiser Content From<\/span><\/p>\n<div><img data-native-ad-id=\"logo\" src alt=\"Sponsor Logo\" class=\"_14xz0mvg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_14xz0mvj\" data-native-ad-id=\"title\">This is the title for the native ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e3czlx6\">\n<div class=\"duet--layout--header-pattern _75r1tr2\">\n<div class=\"_75r1tr3\">\n<div class=\"duet--layout--page-header bpecqn0\">\n<div class=\"bpecqnj bpecqnf\">\n<h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup bpecqno bpecqnm _19wv7tc2\">Top Stories<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sticky-nav-trigger\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_75r1tr4\">\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj4 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqjj _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"jelpep7 jelpep4 jelpep0\"><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw8 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-22T19:45:00+00:00\">Oct 22<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd7 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54 _7uluu55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/ai-artificial-intelligence\/1016879\/spacex-tesla-cursed-katamari\">Sure, let\u2019s smoosh SpaceX and Tesla together, who cares<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj4 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"jelpep7 jelpep4 jelpep0\"><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw8 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-22T23:00:00+00:00\">Oct 22<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd7 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54 _7uluu55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/games\/1016134\/xbox-helix-price-1800-isnt-affordable-editorial\">The next-gen Xbox won\u2019t cost you $1,800. It can\u2019t. Can it?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj4 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"jelpep7 jelpep4 jelpep0\"><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw8 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-23T10:00:00+00:00\">10:00 AM UTC<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd7 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54 _7uluu55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/tech\/1017090\/iphone-duo-screen-size-mini\">No, the iPhone Duo isn\u2019t a small phone<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj4 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"jelpep7 jelpep4 jelpep0\"><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw8 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-23T12:00:00+00:00\">An hour ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd7 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54 _7uluu55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/ai-artificial-intelligence\/1015430\/ai-retro-games-decomp-recomp-port\">Retro gaming is being overrun with AI<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"duet--content-cards--content-card _1ismqj4 _1ismqj0 _7uluu53 _1ismqjk _1ismqjl _1ismqj5\">\n<div class=\"_1ismqji\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class>\n<div class=\"jelpep7 jelpep4 jelpep0\"><span class=\"duet--article--timestamp g4xafw8 g4xafw0 _19wv7tc5\"><time datetime=\"2026-10-22T19:15:00+00:00\">Oct 22<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"_19wv7tc9 _1d4s5vd7 _1d4s5vd0\"><a class=\"_7uluu50 _7uluu54 _7uluu55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/report\/1017003\/indian-americans-republican-racism-vivek-ramaswamy-texas\">Republican politicians have embraced anti-Indian racism \u2014 and it\u2019s costing them votes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/$--><\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Streaming Close Streaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. 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