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Product & Design Pulse v64
Acquisitions and Partnerships Abound 💰
Malcom Jones
November 03, 2025
Welcome to this week’s edition of Product & Design Pulse, where we explore the latest in tech, product, design, and innovation! Netflix reportedly began exploring a potential mega-merger with Warner Bros. Discovery—a deal that could reshape the global streaming landscape. OpenAI, meanwhile, is laying the groundwork for a historic IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, all while deepening its partnership with Microsoft to expand compute and enterprise offerings. Fubo and Disney’s Hulu + Live TV officially merged, forming a powerful new live streaming platform, while Magic Leap reemerged with a sleek new AR glasses prototype and an extended partnership with Google. As the industry races ahead, the message is clear: consolidation, infrastructure, and intelligent hardware are driving the next era of tech evolution.
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Netflix Explores Potential Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Netflix has reportedly hired financial advisors to evaluate a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The move would mark one of the largest media mergers in history, combining Netflix’s global streaming dominance with Warner’s deep content library and sports rights. Analysts say the talks signal a bold play by Netflix to consolidate its position amid intensifying competition in streaming and entertainment.
OpenAI Lays Groundwork for IPO Targeting $1 Trillion Valuation
OpenAI is preparing for a potential initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, according to sources familiar with the plans. The company has begun internal restructuring and regulatory groundwork to enable a public listing as soon as 2026. If realized, it would make OpenAI one of the most valuable tech companies ever to go public, rivaling the scale of Apple and Microsoft.
Fubo, Disney’s Hulu + Live TV Complete Business Combination
Fubo and Disney’s Hulu + Live TV have completed their merger, forming a unified live TV streaming platform that combines sports, news, and entertainment. The new service aims to offer a broader range of content and an improved user experience under a single subscription. Executives describe the merger as a milestone in the evolution of virtual multichannel video programming distributors (vMVPDs).
Magic Leap Showcases AR Glasses Prototype, Extends Google Partnership
Magic Leap unveiled a new prototype of its next-generation augmented reality glasses, highlighting advances in optics, weight, and performance. The company also announced an extension of its collaboration with Google to explore enterprise and cloud-based AR applications. The reveal underscores Magic Leap’s continued pivot from consumer hardware to business-focused AR solutions.
The Next Chapter of the Microsoft–OpenAI Partnership
OpenAI and Microsoft announced an expanded partnership focused on advancing compute infrastructure, AI research, and enterprise solutions. The collaboration includes deeper integration between OpenAI’s models and Microsoft’s Azure ecosystem, reinforcing their mutual commitment to safe and scalable AI deployment. Both companies emphasized that the partnership will remain independent but strategically aligned to accelerate innovation responsibly.
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