Today’s episode weaves together shifts in digital entertainment, major moves in the AI startup world, and a snapshot of market and weather trends affecting daily life across the U.S. Alex and Morgan explore Netflix’s quiet rollback of a core feature, the staggering valuation jump for a rising German AI firm, and the global box office surge behind Disney’s return to the world of Zootopia. The hosts consider how each storyline reflects evolving consumer expectations, competitive pressure, and the changing balance of technology and media power.

Netflix Quietly Ends Casting Support for Most Smart TVs

Netflix has confirmed that mobile app casting support has been removed for many newer smart TVs and Google streaming devices.

• Users on most modern devices must now rely on the native TV app and remote. ...