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Sentivera inks up-to-$1.5B deal for inflammatory drug with Haisco
business4 hours ago

Sentivera inks up-to-$1.5B deal for inflammatory drug with Haisco

Sentivera, formed by Arch Venture Partners and Population Health Partners after Metsera’s stealth exit, licensed an inflammatory-disease drug candidate to Haisco Pharmaceutical for up to about $1.5 billion, with $40 million cash upfront and stock valued at roughly $36 million for a 17.5% stake; Haisco retains Greater China rights, while Sentivera is positioned to advance the asset globally as a small-molecule therapy targeting Type 2 inflammatory diseases such as asthma and eczema.

via Fierce Biotech|
#biotech#business#inflammation
Sony: Digital PS games are licenses, not ownership as discs fade out by 2028
technology1 day ago

Sony: Digital PS games are licenses, not ownership as discs fade out by 2028

Sony is emailing PlayStation users to remind them that digital game purchases are revocable licenses rather than ownership, a message arriving as Sony plans to stop releasing physical discs in 2028 and move to an all-digital ecosystem. Boxed games will carry download codes, packaging warnings have been added, and Sony is investing in digital-only infrastructure in Austria. The shift has sparked criticism from preservationists and gamers who rely on used markets, with concerns about losing access if an account is banned or licenses expire.

via Notebookcheck|
#2028#digital-ownership#licensing
Commodore's Comeback: A Storied Brand's Bumpy Return to Tech Relevance
technology9 days ago

Commodore's Comeback: A Storied Brand's Bumpy Return to Tech Relevance

Once a home-computer titan with the C64 and Amiga, Commodore has survived through a tangled history of ownership changes and licensing disputes (Escom, Gateway, Tulip Computers, Acer) before being revived in 2025 by YouTuber Christian Simpson as Commodore International. The fresh revival leans on nostalgia and future tech, delivering FPGA-based products like the C64 Ultimate and planning a social-media-blocking Callback phone, signaling a renewed but legally complex era for the Commodore and Amiga brands.

via bgr.com|
#amiga#commodore#emulation
Suno and BMG strike global licensing pact as AI-driven music model nears launch
business13 days ago

Suno and BMG strike global licensing pact as AI-driven music model nears launch

AI music platform Suno inks a global licensing alliance with BMG covering BMG’s recorded and publishing catalog, with opt-in rights protections and compensation, marking a milestone since its Warner Music tie-up and amid ongoing UMG/Sony lawsuits; Suno will also implement download limits and watermarking to curb misuse and align with the EU AI Act, as BMG’s agreement accompanies its broader strategy and Concord merger.

via Music Business Worldwide|
#ai#bmg#business
Ownership illusion: Google revokes offline LOTR access after purchase
streaming-and-entertainment15 days ago

Ownership illusion: Google revokes offline LOTR access after purchase

Google reportedly yanked offline access to The Lord of the Rings: Extended Edition Trilogy purchased on Google Play, illustrating that digital “purchases” are licenses rather than true ownership; with refunds denied and the buyer redirected to YouTube, the backlash highlights ongoing questions about lifelong access to digital content and bolsters the case for physical media like 4K Blu-ray.

via What Hi-Fi?|
#digital-ownership#google-play#licensing
OppoSuits Debuts Donkey Kong Jungle Collection
business18 days ago

OppoSuits Debuts Donkey Kong Jungle Collection

OppoSuits teams with Nintendo to launch a Donkey Kong collection—consisting of a men’s suit, a two-piece Summer Set, and a Hawaiian shirt—under the “Enter the Jungle” theme. The officially licensed line, part of OppoSuits’ ongoing Nintendo collaboration, goes on sale August 6, 2026 via the OppoSuits webshop, Amazon, and select online retailers, featuring DK-inspired patterns and the iconic red tie for a wearable nod to the gaming icon.

via nintendo.com|
#business#collection#donkeykong
Google eyes a $1.5B+ move to license Mechanize’s AI coding tech and hire its engineers
technology20 days ago

Google eyes a $1.5B+ move to license Mechanize’s AI coding tech and hire its engineers

Google is in talks for a potential deal worth over $1.5 billion with Mechanize that would involve licensing the startup’s AI-coding technology and possibly hiring some of its engineers to bolster model evaluation and development, highlighting how Big Tech is securing AI talent and tools through hybrid deals to accelerate coding capabilities while avoiding full acquisitions.

via Business Insider|
#ai#coding#google
Reddit Beats Earnings, But AI Disruption Fears Keep the Stock Down
technology25 days ago

Reddit Beats Earnings, But AI Disruption Fears Keep the Stock Down

Reddit topped Q2 expectations with EPS of $1.25 and revenue of $805 million (up 61%), while daily active users reached 130.3 million and ad revenue per user hit a record. Yet shares fell as investors fretted that AI tools and Google’s AI Overviews could siphon clicks and logged‑in traffic, undermining long‑term growth. US user numbers dipped modestly; licensing talks with Alphabet/OpenAI are watched as pivotal near‑term catalysts amid a robust ad engine.

via Barron's|
#advertising#ai#earnings