Goalhanger shifts from audio-first to a multi-platform media entity with a new identity Launch of new high-trust content franchise ‘The Rest Is Science’ Focus on deep engagement and premium advertising opportunities amid evolving consumer habits Goalhanger has launched a full rebrand that shifts the company from its podcasting roots into a broader media operation incorporating video, live experiences, social content and subscription memberships. The move reflects how podcast publishers are repositioning themselves to keep pace with changing audience habits and attract higher-value commercial partners. The new identity is built around a GH wordmark and the line “For the curious.” Goalhanger…

CNN ceases to share content on Apple News amid ongoing negotiations Launch of new tiered subscription service aims to boost direct revenues The move highlights tensions between platform reliance and control over content CNN has taken its content off Apple News, ending a distribution deal that has been in place since the app launched in 2015. The network’s feed disappeared as the two sides negotiate new terms, with neither company commenting on the talks. The shift matters because it shows how quickly relationships between publishers and platforms can change as news organisations push harder for direct revenue. The move comes…

Widespread global outage impacts major websites and services Root cause traced to Cloudflare’s configuration error, not cyber attack Highlights risks of dependence on centralised internet providers A major internet outage on the morning of 18 November 2025 disrupted access to thousands of websites and digital services worldwide, underscoring the extent to which the modern web depends on a handful of infrastructure providers. The disruption was traced to Cloudflare, whose content delivery network and security services handle roughly a fifth of global web traffic. The incident began shortly after 6.40am ET, when Cloudflare identified internal service degradation that rapidly spiralled into…

Zurich-based Spatz uses AI to deliver hyperlocal newsletters in Swiss villages High engagement with open rates around 70%, reaching up to 20% of residents Funded by €400,000 grant, plans to expand across DACH region with community focus As local newspapers vanish across rural Switzerland, Zürich startup Spatz is using artificial intelligence to bring journalism back to small communities. Founded by journalist Hannes Grassegger, the company produces hyperlocal newsletters that deliver curated regional news via email and WhatsApp, aiming to fill the “news deserts” left by traditional outlets. Grassegger, once known for investigations into Cambridge Analytica and online disinformation, founded Spatz…

Features AI-driven, proactive browsing with context-aware support Introduces Browser Memories for seamless, personalised research tracking Balances innovative productivity tools with ongoing privacy concerns OpenAI’s new web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, marks a significant evolution in how users interact with the internet, blending traditional browsing with advanced artificial intelligence to create a proactive, context-aware assistant embedded directly within the browsing experience. The browser is currently available for macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android versions promised soon. Atlas is designed not just to show the web but to understand, summarise, and assist users actively as they navigate various sites, offering a glimpse into…

The Irish Times has reduced its daily digital output to prioritise quality The move aims to produce deeper, more trustworthy journalism amid a crowded news cycle Editors focus on richer reporting, investigation, and stronger storytelling strategies In an era when newsrooms chase clicks with relentless publishing schedules, The Irish Times has acknowledged that it has adopted a publishing trend that few big organisations talk about publicly, but many practice behind the scenes: it deliberately started publishing fewer stories. The decision, taken two years ago, was rooted in a simple but bold idea: that readers would value depth over speed, substance…

Reuters Institute reports usage of AI tools in news has doubled in a year, now at 34% weekly Most people distrust AI-generated news, favouring human journalists Transparency about AI’s role in journalism is crucial for maintaining trust Public use of generative AI tools has doubled in the past year, but most people remain uncomfortable with the idea of artificial intelligence creating news, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The 2025 Generative AI and News report, based on surveys in six countries, finds that while awareness of generative AI is now nearly universal,…

OpenAI introduces Sora 2, an advanced AI model for video and audio creation Sora app offers TikTok-style short clips with personalised AI-generated Cameos Launch raises industry debates on copyright, authenticity, and societal impact OpenAI has unveiled Sora 2, its latest AI model for video and audio generation, alongside a new TikTok-style app called Sora that places AI-made clips directly into social feeds. The app, initially invite-only in the US and Canada on iOS, will expand gradually as the company manages high computing demands and rolls out safety controls. Sora presents a vertical feed of 10-second videos created with Sora 2,…

Barry Diller advocates for internal innovation and diversification for legacy media Rebranding of Dotdash Meredith to People Inc. signals a shift toward integrated, product-based revenues Emphasising content as a foundation for brand licensing and physical products amid digital disruption Barry Diller, chairman of IAC, has set out his vision for the future of People Inc, the media group formerly known as Dotdash Meredith. Speaking on the Invest Like The Best podcast, he said the July 2025 rebrand was more than cosmetic: it marked a strategy to confront declining traffic from platforms like Google and adapt to the rise of AI-driven…

The London Spy halts publication citing burnout and unmet goals Growing new outlets suggest a renaissance in London’s local journalism Subscribers offered partial refunds as the team considers a scaled-back return The London Spy, a newsletter devoted to long-form reporting on the city’s news and culture, has announced it is pausing publication after nearly two years, citing burnout and the difficulty of sustaining the workload. The independent outlet had come close to covering its costs through paid subscriptions – enough for one of the founders to cut back their day job – but said deadlines had begun to dictate the work more…