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☆ YouTube is quietly testing a feature that lets creators add multiple audio tracks in different languages to their videos
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-13 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

YouTube is testing a feature that lets creators add multiple audio tracks to a single video. The feature lets creators add audio tracks in several different languages. YouTube has been quietly testing the ability for creators to add multiple audio tracks in different languages to their videos, the company confirmed to Insider. The feature is both giving a second chance to old YouTube videos through dubbing, and allowing new videos to reach global audiences. So far, those with access to YouTube's new audio track feature can upload multiple tracks at once, or go back and add more tracks to an old video, Mansorian said.

☆ Some Goldman Sachs partners want to tell the board about their concerns over CEO David Solomon
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-08 | by ( Dakin Campbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

A decline in morale at the Wall Street firm concerns some Goldman partners. Here are their concerns about CEO David Solomon, who addressed the partners in Miami. CEO David Solomon addressed Goldman Sachs' partners today at the firm's annual partners meeting in Miami. There's little history for Goldman partners taking their concerns directly to the board. Since then, according to someone who has spoken to investors, more shareholders have questioned how long Solomon can last as Goldman's CEO.

☆ Disney and other Hollywood giants spent billions chasing Netflix. But their strategy appears to have a major flaw.
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-03 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Media companies are trying to get to streaming profitability but their underlying businesses are in worse shape than previously thought. The remedy is to cut content spending, which throws the whole business model out the window. After cheering on Hollywood players for massively spending on streaming content, Wall Street is looking less impressed. Bottom line is, the media business isn't as good as it used to be." But another warning sign for these companies is that in streaming, content may not be as valuable as once thought.

☆ Amazon is bragging about the popularity of Netflix's 'Wednesday' and its star Jenna Ortega — even though the streamers are rivals
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-02 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Amazon touted the success of Netflix's "Wednesday" in its Q4 2022 earnings report on Thursday. The series, which stars Jenna Ortega, is one of Netflix's most-watched shows of all time. It was viewed for 1.237 billion hours globally in its first 28 days of release, according to Netflix's own figures. It bought the film and TV studio, which is also behind the James Bond films, last year for $8.5 billion, and recently launched the MGM+ streaming platform. Soon after, though, Netflix announced it had renewed the series for season two, exclusively for Netflix.

☆ YouTuber MrBeast gifts eye surgery and a Tesla to man whose eyesight was so bad he could never drive
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

YouTuber MrBeast paid for 1,000 blind and near-blind people to receive cataract removal surgery. The surgery, which can cost between $3,000 and $5,000 per eye, takes only 10 minutes to complete. One man who couldn't drive because of his bad eyesight was also gifted a red Tesla. In his latest YouTube video, MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, paid for 1,000 blind and near-blind people all over the world to receive surgery. On top of the cataract surgery that the video describes, some patients received gifts, like $10,000 in cash or $50,000 for a college fund.

☆ I spent a night on a superyacht and now I know why the super-rich love them so much
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I spent a night on a superyacht in Croatia that can accommodate up to 30 people. The super-rich love superyachts and the yachting industry is booming – I now know why. Miha Menegalija of charter broker Goolets says owning a superyacht is one way to showcase your wealth. GooletsBefore boarding the Ohana, I had never been on a boat, let alone on a superyacht. It may not come as a great surprise, but I certainly could get used to spending plenty of time on a superyacht.

☆ Netflix announces 'biggest-ever lineup' of Korean films and series
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Brahmjot Kaur | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Netflix announced 34 new Korean titles to hit the streaming platform in 2023, including a diverse array of series and movies. The upcoming titles, which Netflix calls their “biggest-ever lineup of Korean films and series,” includes 21 scripted shows, five reality shows, six movies and two documentaries. Korean content on the platform has continued to grow, with over 60 percent of all Netflix users watching Korean titles last year, according to a release from the company on Monday. The global popularity of Korean media and culture, known as the “Korean Wave,” is still proving successful in the U.S., with shows like “Squid Game” being Netflix’s most successful series launch of all time. For its part, Netflix has been steadily investing in Korean content — reportedly over $500 million in 2021 and even more in 2022.

☆ Netflix plans biggest-ever slate of Korean content in 2023 as Korean fever explodes
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Michelle Toh | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Hong Kong CNN —Netflix is planning its largest-ever lineup of South Korean content, with 34 new and returning titles set to roll out this year. It said that audience data showed “over 60% of all Netflix members” watched Korean titles last year. In 2021, company executives said Netflix (NFLX) planned to invest about $500 million into Korean content, on top of $700 million already spent since 2016. The move underscores how Netflix is increasingly doubling down on Korean content as fans worldwide continue to buzz over it. Other media behemoths, such as Disney (DIS), are also betting big on Korean content.

Insider identified 75 of the most powerful execs at the streamer, in an interactive org chart. Product chief Greg Peters took on additional duties as chief operating officer and has since broadened his purview to include gaming. Former PepsiCo exec Sergio Ezama joined in 2021 to become Netflix's chief talent officer. Insider identified 75 of the most powerful executives now at Netflix. They include C-suite executives finance chief Spencer Neumann, as well as business leads like Bajaria and movie boss Scott Stuber.

☆ Cast of Netflix's 'Stranger Things' is getting a big payday for the show's final season
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Main members of the "Stranger Things" cast are set to earn from $6 million to $9 million-plus for season five. "Stranger Things" season five will be the show's final season. Puck's Matthew Belloni reported on Thursday how much the show's top actors will be making for the next, and final, season of the Netflix hit. The "Stranger Things" cast has come a long way. "Stranger Things" is one of Netflix's biggest hits.

☆ No, Netflix isn't losing its mega-hit 'Wednesday' to Amazon
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Speculation swirled online this week that the show could leave Netflix for Amazon. It garnered 1.2 billion hours — behind just "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things" season four. One of the people said deals with MGM for "Wednesday" were made long before Amazon bought MGM in May for $8.5 billion. But Netflix licenses other original shows that are produced by other parties; based on everything we know, it would be surprising to see Netflix let "Wednesday" slip through its fingers. All of this is not even mentioning the fact that Netflix has never played by conventional TV standards and isn't always quick to renew a series just because it's popular.

☆ Jim Cramer predicts these ten S&P 500 stocks will perform well in 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday offered investors a selection of stocks that he believes will do well this year. To come up with his picks, he examined the best- and worst performers in the S&P 500 from last year and chose five potential 2023 winners from each list. Here are the best-performers from 2022 that Cramer believes could continue to see gains this year:HalliburtonCramer predicted that the stock has a multi-year rally ahead of it. Enphase EnergyCalling it the "renewable golden boy," Cramer said the solar energy technology company is a profitable, solid business. Northrop GrummanThe company's stock could be the best defense contractor to own as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, according to Cramer.

☆ The gourmet food scene in the UAE is taking on the likes of Paris, New York and London
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Emma Procter | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — While the economic outlook for much of the world is predicted to be rocky over 2023, in the Gulf there's a buoyant mood. This is especially true for the United Arab Emirates, with the country's economy growing by more than 6% this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. For a few nights only, well-heeled guests sampled creations such as pan-fried squid with black garlic, Paris mushrooms and rocket. Michelin chiefs agree, saying that the UAE is now on par with the big global gourmet destinations such as Paris, New York, Singapore, and London. "We would say the restaurants in the Michelin Guide selection in the UAE are equal to the big cities."

"Alice in Borderland" season two hit Netflix on December 22. Check out the trailer for 'Alice in Borderland' season 2"Alice in Borderland" is directed Shinsuke Sato, who also co-writes the series with Yoshiki Watabe and Yasuko Kuramitsu. How to watch 'Alice in Borderland'You can watch "Alice in Borderland" on Netflix. "Alice in Borderland" season two includes eight episodes, just like the first season. "Alice in Borderland" season two holds an "88% Fresh" score on Rotten Tomatoes, and season one holds a "75% Fresh" rating based on eight reviews from critics.

☆ How Netflix has changed the global entertainment industry
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Elaine Low | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Since Netflix began its worldwide expansion in 2016, the streaming service has rewritten the playbook for global entertainment — from TV to film, and, more recently, video games. Still, Netflix's impact on the global TV industry is undeniable. More on Netflix's effect on global TV:The streamer's executive team was rebuilt with a global focusIn recent years, Netflix reoriented its leadership around its new global model. Peters also hired a new talent chief with international experience, former PepsiCo executive Sergio Ezama, to lead Netflix's global workforce. More on Netflix's corporate structure:Netflix has seen its first wide layoffs, though it continues to growThe corporate restructuring hasn't been without obstacles.

"Alice in Borderland" season two hits Netflix on December 22. Check out the trailer for 'Alice in Borderland' season 2"Alice in Borderland" is directed Shinsuke Sato, who also co-writes the series with Yoshiki Watabe and Yasuko Kuramitsu. How to watch 'Alice in Borderland'You can watch "Alice in Borderland" season two on Netflix starting December 22. "Alice in Borderland" season two is set to include eight episodes, just like the first season. "Alice in Borderland" season two doesn't have a score on Rotten Tomatoes just yet, but season one holds a "75% Fresh" rating based on eight reviews from critics.

☆ Listen to 'the bloop,' a strange noise recorded in the southern Pacific Ocean that stumped scientists for years
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Paola Rosa-Aquino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In 1997, NOAA scientists recorded a haunting, strange sound in the southern Pacific Ocean's depths. These underwater microphones the US Navy originally developed were 2,000 miles apart in the Pacific Ocean. Below, you can listen to the bloop sped up 16 times:Over the years, theories about the mysterious ocean sound's origin abounded. An adult blue whale swimming in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Icequakes occur when glaciers fracture in the ocean, cracking ice.

☆ Taiwan mulls WTO case after latest Chinese import bans
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained for the past two years of Chinese import bans on various agricultural and aquatic goods, including pineapples and grouper fish, saying it is part of a Chinese pressure campaign. Speaking to reporters, Su said China was using administrative means to "interfere" in normal trade which is not in line with WTO norms. The government will do its best to communicate with relevant Chinese departments on the issue, he added. "If there is any non-compliance with the relevant WTO norms, we will also follow the relevant channels to file a complaint." It said it hoped that Taiwanese companies will provide the information that meets government requirements as soon as possible.

☆ How Cho Gue-sung became the breakout thirst trap of the World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Soo Youn | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Cho, 24, was a local celebrity as a player for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC before the World Cup, when he had 20,000 Instagram followers. Cho first generated buzz in his World Cup debut during Korea’s match against Uruguay, which ended in a scoreless tie. South Korea's Cho Gue-sung, center, during the FIFA World Cup match against Ghana in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Nov. 28. One can point to 2002’s World Cup heartthrob, Ahn Jung Hwan, whose beauty was only celebrated locally in South Korea. “He’s hot, he knows it, and he scored two goals for Korea in the World Cup.

☆ Netflix's 'Wednesday' is competing with the streamer's biggest hits, 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' for record-high viewership
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Netflix's "Wednesday" is already one of the streamer's biggest TV originals ever after two weeks. Its viewership is on pace to pass "Stranger Things" season four and is rivaling its top show, "Squid Game." "Wednesday" also had Netflix's biggest first week of viewership ever, beating "Stranger Things" season four. The show is chasing the Korean-language series "Squid Game" to be Netflix's biggest original show of all time, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said at an event in New York City on Tuesday. "This group is far more likely to be among highly engaged viewers because the series has strong overlap with other young-skewing Netflix shows," including "Stranger Things," Alexander wrote.

☆ Elon Musk promotes release of internal Twitter documents rehashing platform’s block of Hunter Biden story
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( David Ingram | David Ingram Covers Tech For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

The controversy involving Twitter and Hunter Biden dates to October 2020, weeks before the presidential election between Joe Biden and then-President Donald Trump. Taibbi wrote that he has seen no evidence that there was government involvement in Twitter’s move to block the New York Post story. Shortly after the New York Post published the article, Twitter pointed to concerns about hacked materials as the reason for blocking the story. Zuckerberg cited warnings from the FBI about election-related threats, though none about Hunter Biden in particular. Hunter Biden has said that federal prosecutors in Delaware are investigating his taxes.

☆ ‘Squid Game’ actor indicted on indecent assault charges
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

SEOUL, South Korea — Award-winning “Squid Game” actor Oh Young-soo will stand trial on charges of indecent assault after a woman accused him of inappropriately touching her in 2017, a South Korean court said. The district court in Seongnam city said Thursday that prosecutors indicted the 78-year-old Emmy nominee last week over the allegations and that his trial will begin in February. South Korean cable channel JTBC said Oh denied wrongdoing when reached by a reporter, saying that he had only held the woman’s hands to “show her the way” as they walked around a lake. Oh became the first South Korean actor to win a Golden Globe in January after he was named the top supporting actor for his role in “Squid Game,” a brutal Netflix drama about a desperate group of adults competing in deadly children’s games for a chance to escape severe debt. Oh was also nominated for an Emmy for his performance as Oh Il-nam, a mysterious elderly contestant who joined the games after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

☆ Park Seo-joon joins cast of 'The Marvels,' among growing list of Korean talent joining Disney projects
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Korean actor Park Seo-joon will star in the upcoming superhero movie “The Marvels” to be released in July 2023. He joins a growing roster of Korean talent that is joining Disney-backed content and was one of many Korean names dropped Wednesday at a Disney content showcase in Singapore. Earlier this month, “Squid Games” star Lee Jung-jae was announced as joining Star Wars series “The Acolyte,” for Disney +. So too did Japanese director Miike Takashi, whose Korean-made series “Connect” Disney+ will upload early next month. Disney has announced plans to green-light 50 local shows in the Asia-Pacific region by the end of 2023 and is keen to catch up with Netflix in the scale of its Korean content roster.

☆ South Korea debates scrapping Cold War-era ban on North's propaganda
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Hyonhee Shin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

SEOUL, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Debate is brewing in South Korea over efforts to scrap a decades-old ban on North Korean media, as changing attitudes fuel renewed calls to review a national security law dating from the Cold War. South Korea's National Security Act blocks access to the North's government websites and media, barring efforts at "praising, inciting or propagating" its activities. In a statement to the court before the hearing, the national rights watchdog had called the clauses vague, disproportionate and damaging to fundamental rights. North Korean films, songs and other content are already widely available on YouTube and elsewhere, they added. "The North will likely produce television shows and publications specifically designed to sow more division in the South," said defector Kim Tae-san, a former North Korean ambassador to the Czech Republic.

☆ This Is Your Brain on ‘Deep Reading.’ It’s Pretty Magnificent. - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( The Ezra Klein Show | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +57 min

But if over time, we have begun to elaborate this brain so that it includes deep reading, the unnatural apex of the achievement of reading is what deep reading provides. And every time I get off of a plane, I say to myself, I’m going to do that more. I’m going to sit and I’m going to have quiet time with a book. I’m going to bring this to me in a second, so I’m not just putting this on little kids. maryanne wolfThe first thing I do is understand the purpose of whatever I’m reading.

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