Streaming
Skydance plans a combined Paramount+ and HBO Max streamer for early 2027
The company told shareholders the merged service would come at one price. It did not give the price.
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Home
Denver launches an AI tool that pre-checks building permit applications
StartSmart flags missing items before an application goes to city staff. Staff still make the final call.
Tools and Tech
OpenAI agrees to acquire Pierre, maker of Code Storage, to build out Codex
Pierre's open-source developer libraries will stay open source, and current Code Storage customers can keep using it after the deal closes.
Gaming
Grand Theft Auto VI is 10 days out: what to know about the Nov. 19 launch
Rockstar's release date has held since it moved from May, making it the biggest game launch of the holiday season.
Real Estate
Mortgage rates dip to 7.18% in Freddie Mac's Nov. 5 survey
The 30-year fixed average fell for a third straight week, but it is still almost a full point above where it sat a year ago.