Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 7/21- 7/27

Samsung gifts latest Galaxy Z Flip6 phones to nearly 17K Paris Olympic athletes

Microsoft releases automated recovery tool for CrowdStrike update crash

Samsung switches to Google Messages as default on US Galaxy phones

Netflix ad sales chief departs after 18 months, company bullish on ad growth

Samsung Galaxy Ring opens up! Works with most Android phones

Oura Ring 4 leaked: New certification hints at successor to popular smart ring

Spotify HiFi: A long-awaited saga nears its end?

CrowdStrike restores most systems after massive outage

Canada Soccer engulfed in drone spying scandal, coach suspended

Netflix's 'BioShock' film scales back amid budget cuts

The Sonos app overhaul: A costly miscalculation

Netflix ad sales chief departs after 18 months, company bullish on ad growth

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Peter Naylor, who spearheaded Netflix's foray into advertising, is leaving the company after a year and a half. Netflix will look to fill the role with a new head of U.S. and Canada ad sales, focusing on a regional approach.

"Peter’s enthusiasm, industry knowledge and relationships have been invaluable in getting our advertising business off the ground. I want to thank him for all he has done to build our team, grow the business and position Netflix for success," said Amy Reinhard, Netflix's president of advertising.

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Peloton's CEO throws in the towel after rocky turnaround attempt

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Barry McCarthy, the outgoing CEO of Peloton Interactive Inc., is stepping down after a tumultuous two years at the helm. Lured out of retirement following successful CFO tenures at Netflix and Spotify, McCarthy faced a daunting task: rescuing Peloton from the brink of collapse.

McCarthy's efforts included significant cost-cutting measures like job reductions and outsourcing, a leadership overhaul, and a strategic shift towards fitness services over hardware sales. However, these maneuvers proved unsuccessful.

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'Halo' lead Joseph Staten leaves Microsoft

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Joseph Staten, the head of creative on Halo Infinite and cinematic director on the first three Halo games, is leaving Microsoft. The company confirmed his departure, but it didn't mention where he was headed nor why he left Microsoft after nine years.

Staten took to Twitter to comment on IGN's report, saying, "Hey folks, I am indeed leaving Microsoft. I'll have more info to share soon, but for now, I'd just like to thank all my Xbox colleagues for all their understanding and support as I embark on a new adventure."