siriusxm SiriusXM Finalizes Pandora Purchase to Form Global Audio Giant SiriusXM officially completes its acquisition of Pandora, creating the world's largest audio entertainment company with over 100 million listeners. The merger combines satellite radio subscriptions with ad-supported streaming to dominate the digital audio market.
pandora Pandora Tests Interactive Voice Ads That Let Listeners Respond Aloud Pandora rolls out a new advertising format that prompts listeners to respond by voice to hear more from brands. The hands-free ads aim to boost engagement and provide better measurement for advertisers.
car alarms Major Car Alarm Flaws Allowed Remote Vehicle Hijacking Security researchers discover severe API vulnerabilities in Pandora and Viper car alarms that allow remote tracking, engine shutdown, and eavesdropping on millions of vehicles. Both companies quickly fix the issues after a brief disclosure period.
pandora Pandora Shareholders Approve $3.5 Billion SiriusXM Buyout Pandora shareholders officially approve a $3.5 billion acquisition by SiriusXM, triggering the departure of CEO Roger Lynch and several other top executives. SiriusXM CEO Jim Meyer takes over leadership of the newly combined audio company.
netflix Netflix Raises US Prices as Tech Industry Sees Major Shifts Netflix increases its most popular streaming plan to $13 per month to fund original content, while other tech giants make headlines with new features and scientific revelations.