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UK Regulates Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ Like Broadcasters
UK brings streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ under broadcaster-style regulation The UK government has initiated significant new regulatory requirements, bringing major video-on-demand (VoD) platforms
startups: The EU’s strategic rebalancing of research partnerships
The EU's €93 billion Horizon Europe program has undergone a significant transformation in 2026, largely blocking Chinese organizations from receiving EU funding in critical tech areas like AI and semiconductors. This strategic shift is driven by concerns over research security and intellectual property, reflecting Europe's evolving approach to global scientific partnerships amidst geopolitical complexities.
GeekWire's Top Stories: Feb. 15, 2026 Week in Review
GeekWire's top stories for the week of Feb. 15, 2026, highlight Microsoft's new RTO policy and leadership changes at Xbox and Remitly. Washington state is setting new terms for data centers, while Seattle-area startups Temporal and Duckbill secured significant funding rounds. The tech community also paid tribute to desktop publishing pioneer Paul Brainerd.
Google VP Warns Two AI Startup Types Face Survival Threat
A Google Vice President warns that two specific types of generative AI startups—LLM wrappers and AI aggregators—are facing significant threats to their long-term viability. These companies are experiencing mounting pressure, including shrinking profit margins and a critical lack of differentiation, due to the rapid evolution of generative AI technology.
Creator Economy Shifts Beyond Ads, India's AI in Focus
Creator Economy Shifts Beyond Ads, India's AI in Focus The rapidly evolving creator economy is seeing a significant pivot away from traditional ad revenue, with leading creators establishing diverse business empires.
Berlin Hosts Exclusive 'Holiguards Saga' Pilot Premiere Event
A private premiere screening of “Holiguards Saga – The Portal of Force,” the pilot installment of the planned Holiguards Saga franchise, was held on February 16 at ASTOR Film Lounge Berlin. The exclusive, black-tie event gathered industry guests, partners, and media, with Kevin Spacey and Elvira Paterson highlighted in connection with the project.
Gartner Sells Digital Markets Division for $110M, SEC Filing Reveals
Gartner's latest SEC filing reveals the sale of its Digital Markets division, including Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice, for $110 million. This disclosure provides crucial financial specifics for a transaction initially announced in early 2026 without monetary details, signaling a strategic shift for Gartner and impacting the B2B software review market.
startups: Google’s new music tool, Lyria 3 is here (Google Lyria 3)
Google has launched Lyria 3 within its Gemini app, an AI tool that creates 30-second music tracks with lyrics and cover art from prompts. While offering novel creative possibilities, the feature sparks debate about the future of human artistry, copyright, and the potential devaluation of traditional songwriting craft. It highlights the growing challenge of distinguishing AI-generated content from original human works.
startups: VC Quantonation closes €220M fund to back next-gen physics
Paris-based Quantonation Ventures has successfully closed its second flagship fund, Quantonation II, at €220 million, more than doubling its initial fund. This capital is earmarked for startups developing next-generation physics-based technologies like quantum computing, advanced materials, and sensing, with a strategic shift towards industrialization and commercial impact.
