Chinese Regulators Block Meta's Acquisition of Manus AI - DTH
Apr 27, 2026 · 4m
Summary
Jen Cutter covers Spotify’s partnership with Peloton and Amazon’s new video podcast deal with Oprah Winfrey. Chinese regulators blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, while OpenAI amended its Microsoft agreement and plans custom smartphone chips. Manitoba proposed banning youth social media access, ADT suffered a data breach, and Sony raised PlayStation 5 prices in Southeast Asia.
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Spotify and Peloton partnership for fitness content
Oprah Winfrey video podcast deal with Amazon
China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus
OpenAI working on smartphone processors with Qualcomm
OpenAI and Microsoft amend partnership agreement
Manitoba proposes ban on youth social media access
ADT data breach exposes 5.5 million records
Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in Southeast Asia
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