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Globally acclaimed sitcom ‘Community’ now live on SonyLIV
MUMBAI: Looking for a new show to add to your watchlist, this monsoon? How about a sitcom that will tickle your funny bone and get you on a binge-watch spree? SonyLIV, India’s first premium video on demand (VOD) platform brings you 6 seasons of the cult American comedy series -Community. Rated 8.5 on IMDb, Community is created by Dan Harmon and boasts of a reputed star cast that includes Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie amongst others.
One of the most critically acclaimed shows in sitcom history, Community revolves around the story of Jeff Winger (played by Joel McHale), who is suspended from his law firm when the truth about his fake degree is discovered. Left with no other choice, he gets himself enrolled into a community college to earn a legitimate degree. As he reluctantly becomes the leader of a group of misfits, what follows is a roller coaster ride of drama, humour and action.
While Community is sure to leave you in splits, SonyLIV amplifies the visual treat for its viewers with a host of other English shows such as LA’s Finest, A Discovery of Witches, Britannia, Riviera season 1 and 2, Into the Dark that brings together a perfect combination of thriller, suspense, romance, and much more. These shows are available for viewing with a subscription fee of Rs 99/- per month and Rs 499/- per year.
So grab a tub of popcorn and start streaming Community only on SonyLIV.
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American Express to acquire AI startup Hyper to boost automation
Deal targets expense management as AI reshapes corporate spending tools.
MUMBAI: From receipts to robots, the expense sheet is getting a brain upgrade as American Express moves to bring artificial intelligence into the heart of corporate spending. The company has announced plans to acquire Hyper, a relatively young but fast-rising startup founded in 2022 that builds AI-powered agents capable of organising expenses, generating reports, verifying compliance with budgets and policies, and nudging users with timely reminders. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, underscores a growing shift among financial institutions to automate traditionally manual, time-heavy workflows.
Hyper counts Sam Altman among its backers, adding a layer of Silicon Valley credibility to the acquisition. While financial details remain undisclosed, the strategic intent is clear: deepen automation capabilities and sharpen American Express’s position in the competitive corporate spending ecosystem.
The two companies are not strangers. They previously collaborated in 2024 on a co-branded credit card product, suggesting that the acquisition is less a cold buy and more an extension of an existing relationship. With this move, American Express is effectively bringing that capability in-house, aiming to embed AI directly into its commercial services stack.
Chief executive Stephen Squeri had already signalled the direction of travel in a recent shareholder letter, describing AI as a “structural shift” in how businesses operate. The Hyper acquisition appears to be a direct response to that shift, particularly in expense management, where processes such as approvals, compliance checks and reporting remain ripe for automation.
Alongside the acquisition, the company is also expanding its product suite. A recently launched business credit card offers cashback and benefits at an annual fee of $295, with another card expected later this year moves that complement its broader push into commercial services.
Taken together, the strategy points to a future where managing expenses may require fewer spreadsheets and more algorithms. For American Express, the bet is simple, if businesses are rethinking how work gets done, the tools that power that work need to evolve just as quickly.
