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business1 month ago•9 min saved

Streaming's High-Cost Patchwork Rewriting Live Sports

Streaming has fractured live sports rights into a patchwork of platforms and prices, as MLB and other leagues divvy games across Apple TV, Amazon, Netflix, Roku and more, with blackouts and channel churn for fans. An all-in Yankees viewing could run about $800 across 10 networks; across the industry, exclusivity deals shift between traditional broadcasters and tech platforms, while MLB aims to centralize local rights by 2028 and the NFL remains the richest prize but increasingly sells boutique bundles. The result is higher costs and more ads, aided by data-driven, AI-targeted advertising and the rise of shoppable streaming, pushing toward cheaper, personalized, ad-supported models even as audiences seek simpler, more digestible viewing.

via The Guardian|

#advertising #business #fragmentation

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Denmark's Vote Sets Stage for Prolonged Coalition Talks

Incumbent PM Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats won the most votes in Denmark's parliamentary election (about 22%), but no party secured a majority, signaling weeks or months of coalition negotiations in a highly fractured 12-party parliament. Voters cited domestic issues—such as farm regulation and a wealth tax—over the Trump Greenland storyline, and while Frederiksen is expected to lead a center-left government, forming a stable coalition will be challenging with the Moderates and other smaller parties holding leverage.

via The New York Times|

#coalition #denmark #election

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Android Automotive expands beyond infotainment into software-defined vehicles

Google plans a more capable Android Automotive OS (AAOS) for software-defined vehicles, letting embedded Google software interact with non-safety car systems and deliver features faster via OTA updates. The move aims to reduce software fragmentation across brands, with AAOS SDV open-sourced later this year and initial participation from Renault and Qualcomm, while automakers like Volvo, BMW, VW, and Rivian already use AAOS in some form; safety-critical systems remain managed separately.

via Ars Technica|

#android-automotive #car-software #fragmentation

space2 months ago•3 min saved

Hubble Snaps Comet K1 Breaking Apart Near the Sun

The Hubble Space Telescope happened to observe long-period comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) as it fractured into four pieces near its perihelion, capturing a rare three-day sequence that offers insights into how comets break apart and what lies beneath their surfaces.

via Gizmodo|

#c2025-k1-atlas #comets #fragmentation

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Google warns a billion Android users to upgrade for security

Google says about 40% of Android devices are vulnerable to new malware because 42.1% no longer receive security updates and only 7.5% run the latest Android 16; with 57.9% on Android 13 or newer, fragmentation leaves roughly a billion users exposed, prompting a recommendation to upgrade to a phone running Android 13+ to get monthly security patches (Play Protect supports older devices too).

via PhoneArena|

#android #fragmentation #malware

space3 months ago•74 min saved

ATLAS Comet Splits into Fragments After Near-Sun Flyby, New Telescope Images Show

Two images from Gemini North, taken on Nov. 11 and Dec. 6, 2025, show Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) breaking into multiple fragments after its October close approach to the Sun, with astronomers noting about three to four pieces—consistent with a fragile, ice-dust nucleus likely originating from the Oort Cloud.

via Space|

#c2025-k1-atlas #comets #fragmentation

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Universal Law Explains How and Why Objects Break

A new study reveals a universal mathematical equation that describes how objects break apart in a way that maximizes disorder, applying to various materials and explaining the consistent size distribution of fragments when objects shatter.

via Live Science|

#entropy #fragmentation #mathematical-equation

global-politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Navigating the Global Disorder: A Credibility Crisis in Global Politics

The shift from a unipolar to a multipolar world economy is not leading to a China-led alternative order, but rather to global instability. The Western-led global economic order is facing internal stress, eroding its effectiveness and legitimacy. As more countries build alternatives to the Western-led order, the global economy risks fragmentation, eroding America's leadership role and accelerating a shift toward disorder. The multilateral system is further undermined by its inability to address urgent global challenges. Russia's ability to maintain trading relationships despite sanctions and the perceived hollowness of the West's commitment to human rights in the Israel-Hamas conflict have fueled frustration with the Western-led order. To prevent further fragmentation and international disorder, Western powers must strengthen the existing multilateral architecture by reforming key institutions and addressing issues of voice and representation. Failure to do so would result in more global disorder and hinder our ability to tackle long-term challenges.

via Project Syndicate|

#fragmentation #global-disorder #global-politics

economy2 years ago•1 min saved

"ECB President Urges Single Market Watchdog for EU's Capital Union Amid Fragmenting Global Economy"

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warns that the global economy is showing signs of fragmenting into competing blocs, with Europe facing challenges such as deglobalization, demographics, and decarbonization. Lagarde emphasizes the need for massive investment in a short period of time to address these shocks, including reassessing supply chains, deploying new technologies, and advancing the green transition. She estimates that the planned green transition in Europe will require an additional investment of 620 billion euros per year until the end of the decade, along with 125 billion euros per year for a digital transition. Lagarde highlights the importance of the proposed capital markets union to support these investments, as governments have high debt levels and European recovery funding will end in 2026.

via CNBC|

#christine-lagarde #ecb #economy

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Close Call: Asteroid's Near Miss Raises Questions About Earth's Defense Capability

A recent study explores the possibility of countering an asteroid similar to the one that passed close to Earth in July using the Pulverize It (PI) method. The study suggests that, given current launch technology, we could launch a defense rocket within a day to fragment the asteroid into harmless bits. However, this proposal is still a proof of concept, as there are currently no rockets or impactor systems in place. The question remains whether we have the will to build a planetary defense rocket to protect against potential asteroid threats.

via Universe Today|

#asteroid #fragmentation #impact

international-trade2 years ago•0 min saved

Global Trade Faces Fragmentation as WTO Warns of Allied Blocs

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a warning about the fragmentation of global trade into allied blocs, emphasizing the need for cooperation and multilateralism. The organization expressed concerns that the growing trend of countries forming exclusive trade alliances could lead to a more divided and less efficient global trading system. The WTO urged nations to prioritize open and inclusive trade policies to ensure the stability and prosperity of the global economy.

via Financial Times|

#allied-blocs #fragmentation #global-trade

economics3 years ago•2 min saved

Navigating the Fragmented Global Economy: Insights from Christine Lagarde and Central Banks.

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde warned that the global economy is becoming more fragmented into competing blocs, leading to lasting instability resulting in lower growth, higher costs, and more uncertain trade partnerships. The pandemic, war in Ukraine, climate concerns, and deepening tensions between the US and China could make these problems more routine. Policymakers need to focus on securing resilient supply chains with allies and diversifying energy production, rather than simply using fiscal policy to supplement people's incomes, which is inflationary.

via Axios|

#christine-lagarde #economics #fragmentation

politics3 years ago•0 min saved

Global Powers Seek Unity Amid Growing Isolationism.

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warns that the US is losing global influence as other powers band together and gain favor among nations not yet aligned, with a growing acceptance of fragmentation and a sense that the US may not be the best fragment to be associated with.

via Bloomberg|

#fragmentation #global-influence #globalization

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Android 13's Adoption Rate on the Rise, Thanks to Samsung.

Android 13's distribution percentage has increased to 12.1% of Android devices, outpacing Android 12's growth. However, Android 11 still holds the largest share at 23.5%. Android's overall fragmentation remains a challenge due to the large number of OEMs and poor update commitments. Samsung's robust software support commitments are likely helping with Android adoption, along with upgraded commitments from OnePlus, OPPO, and Google.

via Android Authority|

#android #android-13 #fragmentation