Fox Nation launched its programming on Prime Video, while ByteDance pledged to curb its AI video app after a legal threat from Disney, and Apple accelerated the development of AI-powered wearables, according to recent reports. These developments highlight the ongoing evolution of technology and the challenges and opportunities it presents for various industries.
Fox Nation's entire programming library, including over 10,000 hours of original series, documentaries, and specials, became available as a subscription on Prime Video on February 17, 2026, according to Fox News. The subscription costs $8.99 per month or $71.88 annually. Subscribers also have the option to bundle Fox Nation with the Fox One streaming service in a single subscription on Prime Video.
Meanwhile, ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant, agreed to curb its AI video-making tool, Seedance, after Disney threatened legal action, as reported by BBC Technology. The app's latest version had generated numerous videos online, some praised for their realism. However, Hollywood studios accused the platform of copyright infringement. Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, citing the use of its intellectual property.
In the wearable technology sector, Apple is accelerating the development of AI-powered devices, as reported by TechCrunch. The company is working on an AirTag-sized pendant with cameras and AI-powered smart glasses, code-named N50. Apple faces competition from companies like Meta and Snap, which are also developing similar products.
These developments come as governments and companies grapple with the implications of rapidly advancing technology. Sir Keir Starmer pledged to respond more quickly to close loopholes in laws designed to protect children online, particularly concerning AI chatbots, according to BBC Technology. The government had previously addressed concerns with X, formerly Twitter, regarding its AI assistant Grok.
The challenges faced by startups, particularly those producing physical goods, were also highlighted by TechCrunch. Josh Felser, co-founder and managing partner of Climactic, noted the difficulties in navigating the "valley of death," where companies struggle to scale production and sales after developing a prototype. "They are chicken and egg stuck," Felser said, emphasizing the hurdles faced by materials companies compared to software startups.
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