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Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Thrash review cursed shark thriller sinks like a stone on Netflix

Netflix often acquires films that were rejected by studios, resulting in a mix of quality content.
Film
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Netflix Adopts a New Strategy for its Next Big Release

Netflix is shifting towards traditional theatrical releases, starting with Greta Gerwig's The Magician's Nephew in February 2027.
Television
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Netflix wants you to watch 'Clips,' its TikTok-like vertical video feed | TechCrunch

Netflix introduces Clips, a vertical video feed for discovering content through personalized highlights from original programming.
Television
fromCNET
2 weeks ago

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Netflix will introduce vertical video feeds to its mobile app by the end of April to enhance user engagement.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Netflix shares plunge after weak guidance and news that cofounder Reed Hastings will leave the board

Netflix's stock dropped over 9% after disappointing second-quarter guidance despite beating first-quarter revenue and earnings estimates.
Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Thrash review cursed shark thriller sinks like a stone on Netflix

Netflix often acquires films that were rejected by studios, resulting in a mix of quality content.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Spotify has ruined mood playlists so our critics have made some better ones instead

Music is a powerful mood enhancer, with streaming services increasingly focusing on mood-based playlists to cater to listeners' emotional states.
#new-music
Music
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

14 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from American Football, Tori Amos, Zara Larsson, and Kacey Musgraves.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

12 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from Grace Ives, Underscores, and BTS, highlighting the variety available on streaming services.
Music
fromPitchfork
3 days ago

14 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from American Football, Tori Amos, Zara Larsson, and Kacey Musgraves.
Music production
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

12 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now

New music releases include albums from Grace Ives, Underscores, and BTS, highlighting the variety available on streaming services.
Television
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Your guide to sci-fi streaming season

Summer has become a prime time for new science fiction shows on streaming services, with 2026 continuing this trend.
#spotify
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Spotify rolls out Verified' badge to distinguish human artists from AI

Spotify introduces a verification system to distinguish human musicians from AI-generated content, enhancing trust in music authenticity.
Music production
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Spotify is giving artists a layer of protection against misattributed songs

Spotify introduces Artist Profile Protection to prevent unauthorized content from appearing under artists' names.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Spotify rolls out Verified' badge to distinguish human artists from AI

Spotify introduces a verification system to distinguish human musicians from AI-generated content, enhancing trust in music authenticity.
Music production
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Spotify is giving artists a layer of protection against misattributed songs

Spotify introduces Artist Profile Protection to prevent unauthorized content from appearing under artists' names.
#roku
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Roku Is Carving Out A Niche As A Low-Cost Alternative | AdExchanger

Howdy, Roku's new SVOD service, surpassed 1 million subscribers, capitalizing on the demand for affordable streaming alternatives.
Television
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users

Roku has over 100 million households streaming with its devices, solidifying its position in the competitive streaming market.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Roku Is Carving Out A Niche As A Low-Cost Alternative | AdExchanger

Howdy, Roku's new SVOD service, surpassed 1 million subscribers, capitalizing on the demand for affordable streaming alternatives.
Television
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users

Roku has over 100 million households streaming with its devices, solidifying its position in the competitive streaming market.
#youtube
Digital life
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

YouTube Premium's price goes up to $15.99 in June - but you can save $32 with one change

YouTube is increasing subscription prices by $2 to $4 for all plans, effective June billing cycle.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

YouTube CEO says the best YouTubers will 'never leave their home' | TechCrunch

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan believes creators will remain loyal to the platform despite competition from streaming services like Netflix.
Digital life
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

YouTube Premium's price goes up to $15.99 in June - but you can save $32 with one change

YouTube is increasing subscription prices by $2 to $4 for all plans, effective June billing cycle.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

YouTube CEO says the best YouTubers will 'never leave their home' | TechCrunch

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan believes creators will remain loyal to the platform despite competition from streaming services like Netflix.
#youtube-tv
Television
fromEngadget
5 days ago

YouTube TV gets a fully customizable multiview feature, with availability for all channels - Engadget

YouTube TV now offers custom multiview for all channels, allowing subscribers to create personalized screens for live content.
Television
fromEngadget
5 days ago

YouTube TV gets a fully customizable multiview feature, with availability for all channels - Engadget

YouTube TV now offers custom multiview for all channels, allowing subscribers to create personalized screens for live content.
Media industry
fromConsequence
1 week ago

SiriusXM and iHeartMedia Exploring Merger: Report

SiriusXM and iHeartMedia are exploring a potential merger to combine satellite and traditional radio networks.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 week ago

The 4 streaming services I swear by - and my bill is just $40 a month

90% of US households have a paid subscription to a video-on-demand service, averaging $71 for four services.
Media industry
fromVariety
1 week ago

TV's Next Upfront Really Isn't About TV: Where Will Ad Dollars Go?

Traditional TV ad spending is declining as streaming services gain popularity and advertisers shift focus.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Streaming Platforms Are Embracing Vertical Video. But At This Point, Is It Worth It? | AdExchanger

Streaming services are adopting vertical video features to enhance content discovery, but currently lack advertising opportunities.
#paramount
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.
Marketing tech
fromTheWrap
2 weeks ago

Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, 'Complete Evolution' of Pluto

Paramount is merging its streaming services into a unified platform by mid-2026 to enhance content recommendations and advertising capabilities.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Internal Paramount presentation reveals its 2026 streaming goals and how much viewership has grown

Paramount aims for significant growth in streaming services, targeting double-digit revenue increases and a merger with HBO Max.
Marketing tech
fromTheWrap
2 weeks ago

Paramount Revenue Chief Teases Streaming Advertising and Tech Improvements, 'Complete Evolution' of Pluto

Paramount is merging its streaming services into a unified platform by mid-2026 to enhance content recommendations and advertising capabilities.
#sports-broadcasting
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago
Media industry

As upfront negotiations near, buyers chart path through complex sports market

Media industry
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

As upfront negotiations near, buyers chart path through complex sports market

Fragmentation of sports broadcasting complicates viewing for fans and advertising strategies for brands.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Luma launches AI-powered production studio with faith-focused Wonder Project | TechCrunch

Innovative Dreams is a production services company where seasoned filmmakers from Director Jon Erwin's team and Luma's creative technologists work with great studios and filmmakers to help them realize ambitious ideas.
Independent films
Television
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The perfect successor to Lost has been hiding from me for years

The streaming landscape makes it easy to overlook shows like From, which offers a compelling mystery akin to Lost.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal | TechCrunch

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, featuring content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.
Television
#amazon
Television
fromPocket-lint
3 weeks ago

What you really get when you upgrade to Amazon Prime Video Ultra

Amazon launches Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier, replacing the ad-free plan with enhanced features and a price increase.
Television
fromPocket-lint
3 weeks ago

What you really get when you upgrade to Amazon Prime Video Ultra

Amazon launches Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier, replacing the ad-free plan with enhanced features and a price increase.
#nfl
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

FCC Chair Thinks NFL Puts Too Many Games on Streaming Services as Trump's DOJ Opens Probe into Broadcast Deals

The FCC is concerned about the NFL's broadcasting deals impacting local broadcasters and viewer access to games through traditional media.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

FCC Chair Thinks NFL Puts Too Many Games on Streaming Services as Trump's DOJ Opens Probe into Broadcast Deals

The FCC is concerned about the NFL's broadcasting deals impacting local broadcasters and viewer access to games through traditional media.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Digital life
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
3 weeks ago

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

Before Apple Music, There Was MapleMusic-Canada's Forgotten Pioneer | The Walrus

Technology has reshaped music distribution, with significant contributions from companies like Apple, YouTube, and various global streaming services.
#youtube-premium
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Digital life

YouTube is the only streaming service I pay to skip ads - here's why

fromZDNET
1 month ago
Digital life

YouTube Premium vs. YouTube Premium Lite: Are the upgrades worth the $6 difference?

Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

YouTube Is Raising The Price Of Avoiding Its Terrible Ads

YouTube Premium prices are increasing, while Rust 2 is not in development according to its studio founder.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 month ago

YouTube is the only streaming service I pay to skip ads - here's why

YouTube Premium offers ad-free viewing, offline access, and enhanced features for a monthly fee.
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 month ago

YouTube Premium vs. YouTube Premium Lite: Are the upgrades worth the $6 difference?

YouTube Premium ($14/month) offers ad-free viewing and YouTube Music bundling, while YouTube Premium Lite provides limited ads and picture-in-picture at lower cost for budget-conscious users.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

Digest: The Trade Desk CMO and Execs Exit in Shake-Up; BBC Studios Launches Airline Streaming; Tesco Media Introduces Premium Video Ads

The Trade Desk experiences a leadership shake-up with key executive departures amid scrutiny over contractual breaches.
Media industry
fromAndroid Police
1 month ago

A fast-growing trend is having a big impact on Android entertainment apps

Short Drama apps are transforming the entertainment app market, with increased ad revenue and a shift towards ad-supported models.
Music
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Sturgill Simpson pulls off an unusual chart feat

Sturgill Simpson's album debuts at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 without digital sales or streaming availability.
Los Angeles
fromDodger Blue
1 month ago

Fubo TV Reaches Deal With Spectrum SportsNet LA To Stream Dodgers Games

FuboTV will stream Los Angeles Dodgers games starting in 2026, including exclusive content and comprehensive coverage.
Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Spotify seeks $300M from Anna's Archive, which ignores all court proceedings

Music firms are pursuing legal action against Anna's Archive for copyright infringement and seeking significant financial penalties and a permanent injunction.
Television
fromZDNET
1 month ago

The best streaming deals right now: Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, and more

Spring brings significant discounts on streaming services and devices, with Amazon's Big Spring Sale offering up to 50% off devices and 79% off services.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Paid streaming for cheapskates is having a moment

Streaming services have raised prices significantly in 2025, prompting consumer backlash and cancellations, while Roku's budget-friendly Howdy service at $2.99/month targets price-sensitive viewers with older catalog content.
Film
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The ultimate entertainment budget hack: Your local library

Local libraries offer free access to books, ebooks, DVDs, and audiobooks as a cost-effective alternative to expensive movie tickets and streaming services.
Television
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Netflix Premium vs. Netflix Standard: I compared the subscriptions plans to find the best deal

Netflix Premium suits families of 4+ with simultaneous streaming needs, while ad-supported plans work for budget-conscious users willing to tolerate ads.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Peacock Has Created an AI Andy Cohen

It's the best of AI and the best of Bravo, helping fans discover shows, dive deeper into their favorite moments, and connect with the Bravo universe like never before - all guided by me. Well, not exactly me, but a version of me!
Digital life
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Peacock is adding an AI Andy Cohen to narrate an endless stream of Bravo clips

When you open your Peacock mobile app this summer, you might see the AI likeness of TV host Andy Cohen pop up on your homepage. In an announcement on Friday, NBCUniversal said Cohen's avatar will serve as a guide through Peacock's 'infinitely swipeable' feed of clips from Bravo shows, like Love Island, The Real Housewives series, and Below Deck.
Television
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Apple says F1 streaming already exceeds everyone's expectations

The 2026 Formula 1 season on Apple TV is off to a strong start, with fans responding positively and viewership up year over year for the first weekend, exceeding both F1 and Apple expectations. Apple didn't give any ratings or other details, but we can glean some clues from previous data. Last year, ESPN said the Australian GP averaged 1.1 million viewers, way up from the previous record of 659,000 in 2019.
Television
#short-form-video
Television
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.
Television
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Disney+ gets its own time-sucking vertical video section

Disney+ launches Verts, a vertical short-form video feed similar to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, designed to increase user engagement and compete with social media platforms.
Digital life
fromAndroid Authority
1 month ago

Using YouTube for free, as we knew it, is dead

YouTube's free experience is deteriorating rapidly with increasingly aggressive advertising tactics including unskippable 30-second ads on TVs and invasive mobile ad banners, making paid subscription the only viable option.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

The Mercury's Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for March 9-15

Portland offers diverse entertainment this week including live music, sports, theater, and multiple Oscar viewing options across streaming platforms.
Television
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

You can get three months of Disney Plus and Hulu for $15

Disney Plus and Hulu bundle offers three months for $4.99/month through March 24th, including live Oscar streaming on Hulu for the first time on March 15th.
Media industry
fromTheWrap
1 month ago

YouTube Is the World's Largest Media Company, MoffettNathanson Says

YouTube surpassed Disney as the world's largest media company with $62 billion in revenue, valued between $500-560 billion, positioned for growth through AI and streaming innovations.
Business intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

H World, Netflix and JD.com Are Getting Fresh Analyst Coverage Across Global Consumer Markets

Three major analyst calls reveal mixed conviction: H World receives bullish upgrade citing structural profitability gains, Netflix gets cautious coverage resumption after failed acquisition, and one unnamed company faces target reduction heading into mid-2026.
fromtechsciencetoday
1 month ago

Something Has Changed About Amazon Fire TV - And It's Actually Not Half Bad

Previously, users only saw a generic "Learn More" button beneath an ad for a movie or show. You couldn't tell whether the content was free or carried a price tag. Now, Amazon introduced more buttons to make things less ambiguous. They launched buttons titled "Watch Free," "Watch Now," or "Watch Live" that are supposed to improve transparency.
Gadgets
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Amazon Eyes Role in Chatbot Ad Sales; News Corp Lands $50m AI Deal with Meta; 85% of Europeans Use Ad-Supported Streaming

Amazon explores chatbot advertising services, News Corp secures $50m AI deal with Meta, and 85% of Europeans embrace ad-supported streaming platforms.
Media industry
fromInverse
2 months ago

What Does Paramount Buying Warner Bros. Mean For You?

Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery will merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming service, reducing subscription costs for consumers despite concerns about creative independence under David Ellison's leadership.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Paramount to Take Over Warner Bros as Netflix Drops Bid; Dentsu Names New Global CEO

Netflix withdrew from bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery, allowing Paramount Skydance to acquire the studio for approximately $111 billion, while Dentsu appointed Takeshi Sano as global CEO and HubSpot expanded media reach through a Starter Story partnership.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can't Solve

Piracy in MENA stems from structural barriers including lack of local platforms, payment access limitations, internet censorship, and historical perceptions of free online content rather than cultural preferences.
Business
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery unveil megamerger

Paramount agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for over $110 billion, gaining control of Warner Bros. studio, HBO Max, and CNN.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Americans now listen to podcasts more often than talk radio, study shows | TechCrunch

For the first time this year, podcasts eclipsed spoken word radio with 40% of listening time, as opposed to 39% for radio. The researchers have tracked these statistics over the last decade, and almost always, the percentage of time people spent listening to podcasts increased, while their time with spoken radio broadcasts decreased.
Podcast
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

YouTube Premium Lite becomes a much better deal with two new features

While so far YouTube Premium Lite gave you "most videos" ad-free and nothing more, starting now there's also support for background play and downloads for "most videos". This is rolling out "in the coming weeks" everywhere YouTube Premium Lite is available.
Mobile UX
California
fromHoodline
2 months ago

Disney $2.75M California Privacy Settlement

Disney will pay $2.75 million and must implement account-level opt-out tools to stop selling or sharing consumers' personal information across its streaming ecosystem.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Disney to pay $2.75 million to settle alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act

The Burbank media and entertainment company allegedly restricted the extent of opt-out requests, including complying with users' petitions only on the device or streaming services they processed it from, or stopping the sharing of consumers' personal data through Disney's advertising platform but not those of specific ad-tech companies whose code was embedded on Disney websites and apps, the attorney general's office said.
California
Business
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Digest: Paramount Sweetens WBD Deal; Apple & Google Propose App Store Changes

Paramount enhances its USD$30-per-share hostile offer for Warner Bros. Discovery by adding a ticking fee and pledging to cover termination and refinancing costs.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
2 months ago

How to Watch Super Bowl 60: TV Channel, Live Stream, and More - Bleacher Nation

Super Bowl 60 airs live on NBC at 6:30 p.m. ET with streaming on Peacock, live-TV services, NFL+ for mobile, and Westwood One radio.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How Epstein became a tech influencer

Extensive interactions between many top tech leaders and Jeffrey Epstein reveal patterns of power, secrecy, and troubling influence among extremely wealthy businessmen.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

The 12 Best Rewatch Shows On Streaming For Your Next Anxiety Binge

There's so much going on in the world, in our country, and hell, in our own work and family lives. Just because the headlines are straight out of a dystopian novel doesn't mean your kids stopped needing you to help with their homework. When our days are full of so many demands, no wonder we feel hyped up and anxious by the time the kids are in bed.
Television
Television
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

I Think Pluto TV Might Solve All My Streaming Service Woes

Pluto TV offers free, no-subscription streaming with live genre- and show-specific channels and thousands of movies and shows accessible on apps and smart TVs.
Digital life
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Crunchyroll is raising prices again

Crunchyroll raised monthly subscription prices for Fan, Mega Fan, and Ultimate Fan tiers in the US and select markets while adding one-device offline downloads to the Fan tier.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 months ago

This genius new Roku feature helps you find everything you need much faster - here's how

Roku OS 15.1 adds a Subscriptions hub consolidating paid services, Continue Watching, trending and newly added titles, and a Roku Save List.
Television
fromEngadget
3 months ago

How to get NBC without Fubo ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics

Fubo lacks NBC, USA, and CNBC, preventing subscribers from watching the 2026 Winter Olympics on Fubo; viewers must use Peacock, DirecTV, or Hulu + Live TV.
Television
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

Unlocking the full potential of the CTV advertising ecosystem in Europe

Connected TVs are transforming European advertising by enabling streaming growth, addressable ads, richer viewing data, and forcing adaptation of measurement, trading and platform relationships.
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