Media giant Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced it will be splitting into two publicly-traded companies, in a major development for one of the world’s premier broadcasters.

The new Streaming and Studios company will consist of Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, as well as DC Studios, HBO, and HBO Max. The Global Networks creation, meanwhile, will “include premier entertainment, sports, and news television brands around the world,” including TNT Sports in the US, Discovery, as well as the Discovery+ streaming service.

The separation of these two entities is expected to be complete by mid-2026, subject to final conditions such as final approval from the WBD board. David Zaslav, president and chief executive of WBD, will take those same roles in Streaming & Studios, while Gunnar Wiedenfels, the company’s chief financial officer, will serve as president and chief executive for Global Networks.

Global Networks will hold a stake of up to 20% in Streaming & Studios, which it plans “to monetize in a tax-efficient manner.”

WBD has said the restructuring will enable each company to “be more agile” and will also equip each to be “faster and more aggressive.”

An initial restructuring plan around separating the WBD business into linear TV and streaming units was unveiled last December.

WBD’s Eurosport linear service is one of Europe’s main sports broadcasters, while it also owns the TNT Sports brand in Latin America, the US, and the UK and Ireland (in the UK and Ireland, it is a 50% venture with BT Group). In addition, both Discovery+ and HBO Max cover a wide range of sports, with HBO Max now available in 77 markets (with other launches planned for 2026).

In mid-May, reports emerged suggesting that BT was considering selling its 50% stake in TNT Sports UK to WBD, with the latter partner reportedly holding an option to take full control that runs until next September.

Zaslav has commented: “By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively in today’s evolving media landscape.”

Wiedenfels added: “At Global Networks, we will focus on further identifying innovative ways to work with distribution partners to create value for both linear and streaming viewers globally while maximizing our network assets and driving free cash flow.”

In terms of sports rights, late last week, it was announced that WBD will continue to provide live coverage of the Roland-Garros French Open grand slam tennis tournament across Europe until at least 2030, after extending its rights contract.

WBD currently holds a range of rights in Europe covering all four tennis Grand Slams.

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Apple has launched at its WWDC 2025 conference Workout Buddy, an AI workout coach. The AI tool gathers data from both your current workout and your fitness history — including paces, miles logged, activity rings closed, and training load — to coach you through workouts in real time. 

Combined with Apple Intelligence on the iPhone, Workout Buddy relies on a text-to-speech model to translate encouragement into a fun generative voice that sounds like a fitness trainer. In fact, the generative voice is built using voice data from Fitness+ trainers — the people who lead workouts within Apple’s Fitness+ app and studio. Users can choose from multiple voices to find the right one for them. 

The Workout app on the Apple Watch and iPhone will also update so it kicks off with a pep talk once you start on a run. It will also mark moments, like when you hit four miles, if your last mile was the fastest yet, and what your average heart rate is. At the end of the workout, the AI gives you a rundown of your average pace, heart rate, and whether you hit any additional milestones, like your first 10K run award. 

Workout Buddy will be available starting in English across the most popular workout types. 

As Apple has been reiterating during the entire WWDC, Workout Buddy is “personal and private.” 

Additionally, Apple says it is giving the Workout app on the Apple Watch a new layout, with features like Custom Workout and Race Route “just a tap away.” There are also new media features built into the app for music. Users can let Apple Music choose the best playlist based on their workout or their preferences, or users can select playlists or podcasts suggested based on what they’ve been listening to or the type of workout.

Apple hosts its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park this week (June 6-13), bridging its developer community worldwide with insights into its latest innovations in technology, tools and features.

“WWDC25 offers developers a chance to dive deep into the latest technologies and frameworks with Apple experts,” Apple said in a statement.

Opening with a Keynote, the free online conference leads with a premier of its groundbreaking Apple platform updates. The Platforms State of the Union delves into empowering new development tools and iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS and watchOS advances.

The free online conference boasts over 100 technical sessions and labs, offering developers the opportunity to connect with Apple engineers, evangelists and designers to differentiate their platforms with Apple’s new enhancements.

“Apple Developer Program members and Apple Developer Enterprise Program members will have a chance to connect directly with Apple experts through online group labs and one-on-one appointments.” Apple said. “Developers can join group labs to learn about the week’s biggest announcements in real time, or set up online appointments for guidance on topics including Apple Intelligence, design, developer tools, graphics and games, machine learning, Swift and more.”

NEW YORK (AP) — Warner Bros. Discovery will calve off cable operations from its streaming service, creating two independent companies as the number of people “cutting the cord” brings with it a sustained upheaval in the entertainment industry.

HBO, and HBO Max, as well as Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, will become part of the streaming and studios company, Warner Bros. said Monday.

The cable company will include CNN, TNT Sports in the U.S., and Discovery, top free-to-air channels across Europe, and digital products such as the Discovery+ streaming service and Bleacher Report.

Shares jumped 11% at the opening bell.

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav will become serve as CEO of the company that for right now is called Streaming & Studios. Gunnar Wiedenfels, chief financial officer of Warner Bros. Discovery, will be CEO of the cable-focused entity, for now known as Global Networks.

“By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively in today’s evolving media landscape,” Zaslav said in a statement.

Just days ago Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders in a vote that was symbolic as it’s nonbinding, rejected the 2024 pay packages of some executives, including Zaslav, who will make more than $51 million.

Warner Bros. Discovery said in December that it was implementing a restructuring plan in which Warner Bros. Discovery would become the parent company for two operating divisions, Global Linear Networks and Streaming & Studios. That was seen as a preview of the separation announced Monday.

Warner Bros. Discovery was created just three years ago when AT&T spun off WarnerMedia and it was merged with Discovery Communications in a $43 billion deal.

The cable industry has been under assault for years from streaming services like Disney, Netflix, Amazon and Warner Bros. own HBO Max. The industry is also being pressured by internet plans offered by mobile phone companies. Comcast, which is of nearly equal size to Charter, spun off many of its cable television networks in November, seeing so many customers swap out their cable TV subscriptions for streaming platforms.

Last month Charter Communications offered to acquire Cox Communications, a $34.5 billion merger that would combine two of the top three cable companies in the U.S.

So-called “cord cutting” has cost the industry millions of customers and left them searching for ways to successfully compete.

The Warner Bros. Discovery split is expected to be completed by the middle of next year. It still needs final approval from the Warner Bros. Discovery board.

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• watchOS 12 – or as it’s henceforth to be known, watchOS 26 – has been revealed at this year’s WWDC conference
• New features include an AI Workout Buddy, an improved Smart Stack and the new Liquid Glass visual language
• It also gets a Notes app!

We made it! watchOS 26 – formerly and never-again referred to as watchOS 12 – has been revealed at this year’s WWDC 2025 developer’s conference at Apple Park.

You can catch all the action live as Tim Cook’s keynote speech wraps up and the post-game unfolds, and you can check out what’s new with iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe too.

The evolution of goalkeeper gloves has hit new heights with Liverpool FC goalkeeper Alisson Becker breaking a record by winning the Premier League in Reusch gloves—marking the brand’s resurgence since his youth. The history of goalkeeper gloves dates back to the 1885 patent by William Sykes, evolving through technology and materials, with modern gloves now featuring innovative designs tailored for elite performance. Despite advancements, challenges persist, such as the limited options for women’s gloves and the high cost of quality pairs, which wear out quickly. The debate continues over training gloves’ efficacy, grip maintenance methods like using Vaseline, and the quest for sustainable glove materials, as some professionals struggle with glove durability and performance.

By the Numbers

• Alisson became the first goalkeeper in 24 years to win the Premier League with Reusch gloves.
• Top-tier goalkeeper gloves retail between £80 and £180, while cheaper options start at £25 ($33).

Yes, But

While the advancement in glove technology benefits performance, the ongoing issue of limited tailored options for women’s gloves highlights a significant gap in the market that requires further attention and innovation.

State of Play

• Goalkeepers frequently switch gloves, often using a new pair every month due to wear and grip reduction.
• Non-stick training gloves are being adopted to enhance goalkeepers’ skills by increasing training difficulty.

What’s Next

As the demand for better and more sustainable goalkeeper gloves grows, innovations in materials and design are likely to continue, potentially leading to custom solutions that meet the unique needs of both male and female goalkeepers.

Bottom Line

The future of goalkeeper gloves hinges on addressing performance, fit for women, and sustainability, with continuous innovation essential for maintaining grip and comfort in a demanding sport.