Skydance confirms HBO Max and Paramount+ ‘value’ bundle plan

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Skydance confirms HBO Max and Paramount+ ‘value’ bundle plan

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Nov 9, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Skydance announced that, beginning early 2027, subscribers will be able to purchase a single plan that grants access to both HBO Max and Paramount+. The media‑company, which emerged from Paramount’s acquisition by Warner Bros. Discovery, described the offering as its “first step toward bringing together” the two services and promised “even greater value.” No pricing details or ad‑supported tiers were disclosed, though both platforms currently provide lower‑cost ad‑supported and premium ad‑free options. HBO Max already bundles with Disney+ and Hulu, a package that may be discontinued as the new bundle rolls out. Skydance’s short‑term strategy appears to keep the services separate while adding a combined subscription option for consumers seeking both content libraries.

💡 Why It Matters

· By uniting two major streaming libraries under one affordable subscription, Skydance could reshape consumer expectations for bundled media access and pressure rivals to simplify their own pricing structures.

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IonQ and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Quantum Solutions to the Public Sector

IonQ, a full‑stack quantum computing firm, announced a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., the federal‑focused IT reseller. Carahsoft will act as IonQ’s public‑sector distributor, handling procurement, contract vehicles and channel sales for quantum computing, networking, sensing and security solutions. The deal builds on IonQ’s existing government work, including its progression to Stage C of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and a quantum‑network collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory. By leveraging Carahsoft’s reseller network and federal systems integrators, the companies aim to streamline access to quantum technologies for federal agencies, state and local governments, and higher‑education institutions. The partnership aligns with Executive Order 14413, which directs a government‑wide strategy to accelerate quantum commercialization and national‑security applications, and bolster U.S. technological leadership globally.

💡 By plugging quantum tools into existing federal procurement channels, the alliance fast‑tracks deployment of capabilities that are critical for defense and intelligence missions.

eurogamer.net · Nov 9

“Art, including characters, terrain, animations, cutscenes and UI” Bandai Namco and Monolith…

Monolith Soft and Bandai Namco Studios served as support studios for the Switch 2 release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, contributing visual assets such as characters, terrain, animations, cutscenes, and UI. Their work is credited in the game’s launch on 5 November 2026. Bandai Namco’s involvement follows prior collaborations on Nintendo titles, including Metroid Prime 4 and first‑party Switch 2 games. The partnership highlights Nintendo’s strategy of partnering with external studios for high‑profile remakes.

💡 The collaboration signals Nintendo’s continued reliance on specialized external talent to refresh classic IPs, potentially setting a precedent for future remakes and cross‑studio partnerships.

quantumcomputingreport.com · Nov 6

NQCC Signs Enterprise Agreement with Phasecraft to Provide Quantum Software via SparQ…

The UK National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) has signed an enterprise licensing agreement with quantum‑algorithm developer Phasecraft to deliver the company’s software suites through the centre’s Spar‑Q Access programme. The deal, the first time NQCC will embed quantum applications alongside its cloud‑runtime brokerage, targets British businesses, universities and researchers working in condensed‑matter physics, chemical modelling and industrial combinatorial optimisation. An open call for proposals will be issued in late November 2026, with the inaugural cohort beginning in spring 2027. Selected teams will receive onboarding and co‑development support from Phasecraft’s scientists to run domain‑specific platforms. By coupling Phasecraft’s compilation toolchains with NQCC’s hardware‑agnostic compute infrastructure, the partnership aims to move users from hardware benchmarking toward domain‑focused workloads ahead of quantum deployments.

💡 By delivering ready‑to‑run applications, the pact accelerates UK firms’ shift from hardware testing to solving real‑world problems before fault‑tolerant machines arrive.

thequantuminsider.com · Nov 6

ZeroTier Partners With Redapt to Deliver Post-Quantum Networking

ZeroTier announced a partnership with Redapt to embed its ZeroTier Quantum platform into Redapt’s infrastructure, cloud and managed‑service portfolio. The solution uses post‑quantum cryptographic standards ML‑KEM‑1024 (FIPS 203) and ML‑DSA‑87 (FIPS 204) to protect connectivity across data‑center, cloud and edge environments. Redapt will assess, design, deploy and manage the platform for enterprise clients while also providing cybersecurity advisory and virtual CISO services to ZeroTier. Both firms target sectors such as government, defense, finance and regulated gaming, offering a turnkey path to quantum‑resilient networking without redesigning existing architectures. ZeroTier Quantum, the first end‑to‑end quantum‑secure networking platform, incorporates the ZeroTier Transport Protocol with hybrid FIPS‑compliant post‑quantum encryption and perfect forward secrecy. The collaboration also includes joint go‑to‑market campaigns and shared support resources.

💡 Enterprises can now adopt quantum‑grade protection today, sidestepping costly network overhauls and mitigating long‑term data‑exfiltration risks.

thequantuminsider.com · Nov 6

UK NQCC Partners With Phasecraft to Expand Access to Quantum Software

The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) has signed an enterprise‑licensing deal with quantum‑software firm Phasecraft to deliver the SparQ Access programme to UK businesses and researchers. The partnership will open Phasecraft’s three tools—Magritte for materials and molecular modelling, Monet for density‑functional‑theory calculations, and Mondrian for optimisation—under an invitation‑only scheme that begins accepting proposals in late November 2026, with the first cohort launching in spring 2027. Selected participants will receive technical support from Phasecraft’s scientists and engineers, while reserved slots allow NQCC staff and academics to conduct non‑commercial research. The initiative targets real‑world challenges in materials science, chemistry and optimisation, aiming to build quantum‑computing expertise across the UK.

💡 By coupling world‑leading quantum software with the NQCC’s hardware access, the programme creates a rare end‑to‑end testbed that can accelerate practical quantum solutions for industry and academia.

techcrunch.com · Nov 5

Amazon ditches GrubHub, taps Uber Eats for Prime

Amazon announced Thursday that Uber Eats will replace Grubhub as the delivery partner for Prime members. The integration lets Prime subscribers order food through Amazon.com or Shopping app without creating a separate Uber account, and orders over $25 incur no delivery fee. Grubhub+ subscriptions remain active through December 31, 2027, but new Prime orders will no longer be routed through Grubhub. The shift ends a partnership that began in 2022, when Amazon held an equity stake of up to 18 % in Grubhub and received warrants tied to performance. Amazon cited a desire to deliver a “better restaurant delivery experience,” while Uber gains access to Prime’s 200 million‑plus user base. To launch the service, both firms are offering Prime members $20 off their two orders.

💡 Uber now taps Amazon’s massive Prime audience, instantly expanding its order volume and deepening its foothold in the U.S. food‑delivery market.