NBC made a significant shift in its sports programming, replacing "Sunday Night Football" with "Sunday Night Basketball" featuring the NBA, marking the return of the NBA to the network after nearly 25 years, according to Variety. The eight-week stint of NBA games will lead up to the NBA Playoffs in April of 2026.
The return of NBA on NBC also includes WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark joining the "Basketball Night in America" pregame coverage as a special contributor, Variety reported. Clark will be alongside host Maria Taylor and NBA analysts Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady, providing commentary.
Meanwhile, Apple reported strong financial performance, with record gross margins, according to Hacker News. Last quarter, Apple delivered a gross margin of 48.2%, exceeding their guidance range and increasing by 100 basis points sequentially. Management attributed this to favorable mix and leverage. Products gross margin was 40.7%, up 450 basis points sequentially, driven by favorable mix and leverage. Services gross margin was 76.5%, up 120 basis points sequentially, driven by mix. Hacker News noted that Apple is delivering at the highest gross and net margins in its history. The company expects gross margin to be between 48-49% in the next quarter.
In other trends, Vox reported on the rising nostalgia among Gen Z for the 2010s, particularly the year 2016. At the start of 2026, there was a surge in reminiscing about 2016, with Spotify experiencing a 790 percent increase in 2016-themed playlists. Daysia Tolentino, journalist behind the newsletter Yap Year, has been chronicling online affinity for the 2010s for almost a year.
For consumers looking for affordable options, Wired offered advice on building a watch collection on a budget. The article highlighted several affordable watches with reliable movements, thoughtful materials, and designs inspired by luxury timepieces. Wired also provided information on prepaid phone plans, noting that prepaid cellular service allows users to pay in advance for network access without being tied to a long-term contract.
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