Tech Report: Netflix launches built-in TV games as tech giants face lawsuits and breakthrough rocket tests

Netflix is rolling out a new slate of familiar, family-friendly games — including Pictionary, Boggle, Tetris and more — as part of its next phase in gaming.

(LILAMAX)- Netflix is rolling out a new slate of familiar, family-friendly games — including Pictionary, Boggle, Tetris and more — as part of its next phase in gaming. Unlike earlier releases, none of the new games require separate downloads. Instead, they’re playable directly through the Netflix app on a television, with smartphones functioning as controllers.

In the tech world, OpenAI is pushing back hard against The New York Times as the newspaper continues its lawsuit against the company. OpenAI says the Times is demanding access to 20 million private ChatGPT conversations, claiming it wants to see whether users asked the chatbot to bypass its paywall. The Times alleges OpenAI used its journalism to train AI models without compensation.

Blue Origin marked a major milestone Thursday, successfully launching and landing its New Glenn rocket — a crucial step in its effort to compete with SpaceX. The rocket’s capabilities position the company for big business: it is slated to provide launches for Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellite network, as well as AST SpaceMobile’s direct-to-phone internet service in partnership with carriers like AT&T and Verizon.

Disney+ is also looking to evolve, exploring artificial intelligence tools that could introduce “game-like features” and allow subscribers to create user-generated content for a more interactive viewing experience.