Netflix is expanding its gaming division, introducing games for smart TVs that can be played using smartphones as controllers, eliminating the need for traditional gaming hardware. The company showcased its latest offerings during a special Game Night event, emphasizing its goal to make playing games as effortless as streaming movies.

Amazon's move to Vega OS reflects a strategic effort to gain independence from Google and the Android ecosystem. By building its own operating system, Amazon aims to avoid the limitations and restrictions that Google can impose on Android device makers, ensuring long-term control over its product ecosystem. This strategic shift also serves as a safeguard against potential future conflicts, reducing reliance on external platforms and allowing Amazon to innovate more freely across its hardware lineup.

Disney+ is preparing for major changes, including the integration of games and AI-generated content, as it merges with Hulu, CEO Bob Iger says. Disney's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games will allow for the integration of game-like features into Disney+ and the company is exploring AI to boost user engagement, protect intellectual property and increase operational efficiency, Iger says.

Pinterest is experiencing a resurgence among Generation Z users, who comprise more than half of its user base and use the platform for vision boards and manifesting goals. Unlike other social media platforms, Pinterest is viewed as a personal and inspiring space, with Gen Z users logging in multiple times daily to create boards that reflect their aspirations, writes Elle's Jessica Morrobel and Jocelyn Castillo.