Global Media Battle, Mexico’s Digital Leap Define Week in Tech

This week, Netflix and Paramount are fighting to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), entering a high-stakes race to control legacy content libraries and reshape the streaming economy. Meanwhile, Mexico advanced its own digital transformation agenda: the 2026 World Cup is catalyzing smart-city deployments across major metros, the federal government launched a national open-source tech repository to cut inefficiencies, and new bilateral cooperation with Barcelona aims to accelerate STEM-driven urban innovation. 

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The Trend of the Week

Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. and HBO in US$82.7 Billion Deal

Last week, Netflix  and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced an agreement for Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. film and television studios, HBO, and HBO Max. The deal values the enterprise at roughly US$82.7 billion and  is contingent on WBD completing the previously announced spinoff of its Discovery Global division, the companies said in a joint statement.

Paramount Launches Bid for Warner Bros, Challenging Netflix

On Monday, Paramount Skydance formally submitted a hostile takeover bid for WBD valued at US$108.4 billion, initiating a high-stakes corporate battle for control of Hollywood legacy assets.

Mexico Landscape

2026 World Cup Drives Smart City Evolution in Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will function as the primary accelerator for hyperconnectivity and data integration in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, driving the transition of these urban centers toward a smart city model that optimizes the citizen experience and critical infrastructure management.

Mexico Unveils National Public Tech Repository

The Agency for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications (ATDT) is officially launching the National Public Technology Repository, a platform designed to centralize open-source software for government entities. This system allows state and municipal administrations to implement proven technological solutions, which eliminates project duplication and optimizes public spending.

Mexico City, Barcelona Seal MoU for Joint STEM Innovation

The Government of Mexico City and the Barcelona City Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a bilateral cooperation framework. The framework will enable the cities to execute joint projects in science, technology, education, and urban innovation across eight strategic areas.

Mexico Outlines Strategy to Apply Science to Public Health

Mexico is moving to align fast-paced scientific advances with public health needs, explained David Kershenobich, Minister of Health, during the Innova Latam Fest 2025, held as part of the Science and Technology in Society Forum.