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OpenAI and Google introduce new AI tools - Sora and Gemma.

FuboTV files lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros over joint streaming venture. [ more ]

ClashTV is an online and mobile livestreaming platform that focuses on high-action sports such as streetball and mixed martial arts.

The platform targets viewers between 18 and 30 years old who engage with clippable games and tournaments.

ClashTV monetizes through advertising, but faces challenges in building viewership and addressing brand safety concerns. [ more ]

The global music industry surpassed 4 trillion streams in 2023, a new single-year record.

Country, Latin, and world genres experienced significant growth in 2023, while Spanish-language music's share of streams in the U.S. increased and English-language music's share decreased.

Taylor Swift was a dominant force in the U.S. music market, accounting for a significant portion of on-demand audio streams and having multiple albums in the top 10 chart. [ more ]

Taylor Swift's success as the biggest money-making machine in the music industry is attributed to her massive fanbase and successful Eras Tour.

Swift's music and loyal fan base have contributed to her record-breaking streaming numbers on platforms like Spotify, Amazon, and Apple. [ more ]

Taylor Swift is Spotify's most streamed artist in 2023.

Readers can share their favorite album of the year using an encrypted form provided by The Guardian. [ more ]

Taylor Swift will close out the year as Spotify's most-streamed artist worldwide.

Swift generated 26.1 billion streams since January. [ more ]

TikTok has launched a new tool called 'Add to Music App' that allows users to save catchy songs they hear on TikTok directly to their Spotify or Amazon Music accounts.

This new tool makes it easier for users to discover new music on TikTok and seamlessly transition to streaming it on their preferred music app.

The tool is currently available in the US and UK, but will be rolled out to more countries in the future. [ more ]

25% of the programmatic ad market is considered waste

Retail media and streaming are on the rise while linear TV is declining [ more ]

Car manufacturers are collecting and sharing personal data, including biometric information, with third parties.

None of the car manufacturers met the minimum standards for customer data security, according to Mozilla. [ more ]

Matter Casting offers a new open standard for casting content from apps on phones to TVs without the need for proprietary hardware. [ more ]

Game Pass Ultimate deal on Woot - $36.99 for 3 months [ more ]

Twitch drops for Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League are now available for a limited time.

The drops include exclusive character packs in Twitch's iconic purple color scheme. [ more ]

You can get an MLS Season Pass for Apple TV at a discount for the 2024 season.

Apple offers free weekend streaming of all 14 upcoming MLS matches.

An MLS Season Pass provides access to all MLS games with no blackouts and additional content. [ more ]

The 2024 NFL Draft starts Thursday night, broadcasted on multiple networks over three days, taking place in Detroit's Hart Plaza. [ more ]

Dodgers fans can now stream SportsNet LA for free, but must buy Spectrum Internet and mobile services.

Spectrum is testing the response to streaming-only options versus bundled services for sports programming. [ more ]

Dodger games available for free on Spectrum SportsNet LA to customers with Spectrum Internet and Mobile service in Dodgers home TV territory.

Spectrum covers streaming costs for customers to access live games, pre and postgame coverage, and game replays on MLB.com and MLB app. [ more ]

TV and streaming advertising is shifting towards measuring business outcomes like foot traffic and mobile app downloads.

A+E Networks is offering business outcome guarantees with tools like InterAction for advertisers. [ more ]

Unlocator VPN + Free Smart DNS for $40 through March 10 with code ENJOY20

Highly rated service offering fast speeds and unlimited bandwidth [ more ]

Apple faces €500m fine over Spotify complaint

Paramount and Comcast discussing streaming merger

Tech giants agree to prevent AI for political disruption [ more ]

Paramount+ is expecting record streaming numbers for Super Bowl LVIII.

Data from Nielsen shows a shift in Super Bowl viewership from cable boxes and antennas to smart TVs and internet connected devices. [ more ]

Over 600 apps will be available for the Apple Vision Pro, including streaming platforms like Disney+ and Max, as well as sports apps like NBA and MLB.

The Apple Vision Pro can also be used for work, with native apps, Mac Virtual Display, and popular productivity apps like Zoom and Microsoft Teams. [ more ]

Mschf has created ASCII Theater, a project that turns Hollywood films into ASCII art streamed to your computer.

ASCII Theater streams one movie a day by sending 10 colorful text files per second to recreate the film entirely in words. [ more ]

Access main on-demand services like BBC iPlayer and ITVX for a variety of films.

Explore lesser-known channels like Amazon Freevee and Plex for a wide range of movies. [ more ]

The state of independent film and the challenges it faces in the streaming age

The possibility of the Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City in the near future [ more ]

The 2024 Oscar nominations have been announced, giving viewers a watchlist of films to catch up on before the ceremony in March.

Some of the Best Picture nominees are already available to stream, while others are still in theaters.

The list will be updated regularly throughout the awards season to reflect the availability of the films. [ more ]

Channel 4 is undergoing a major digital overhaul, which includes moving out of its London headquarters and making hundreds of people redundant.

The broadcaster aims to cut down costs and focus on streaming as a way to adapt to the shifting TV viewing habits of the younger generation. [ more ]

December's biggest film releases are now available on VOD

These films are being made available on streaming platforms within a month of their theater release [ more ]

The plan shifted from working on Stripe checkout to improving the base template of the app

More design work was done than working with Stripe, but a solid plan was made for the next steps [ more ]

Streaming surpassed broadcast and cable TV viewing in 2023.

Political advertising is expected to drive a record $17 billion in TV ad expenditures in 2024. [ more ]

Political advertising may be losing its efficacy in the Trump era due to changing media behavior and a smaller universe of persuadable voters.

Traditional TV ads may only reach a fraction of Republican voters in Iowa, as viewers switch to streaming and social media. [ more ]

Scorsese laments the state of contemporary cinema in an essay published in Harper's.

He argues that the categorization of films as 'content' and the algorithmic filtering of content undermine the deeper art form of cinema. [ more ]

The Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Buffalo Bills is set to take place on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. ET.

The game will be broadcasted on CBS with Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson as the announcers. [ more ]

ASL performance of 'Barbie' debuts on Max, making the film accessible for a wider audience.

This is the first time a movie's ASL version has been available on a streaming platform on the same day as the original. [ more ]

Andre Braugher's death marks the end of an era in television

His performances helped shape what top-shelf television could be [ more ]

Only 20% of Ontario high school principals have enough support to de-stream Grade 9 students, a decrease from 30% last year.

Streaming in schools has disproportionately negative effects on Black, lower-income, Indigenous, and disabled students. [ more ]

The 2024 Grammy Awards will take place on February 4 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The main ceremony will be preceded by the Premiere Ceremony, which will feature performances and the distribution of awards. [ more ]

Blair Witch is a recommended horror movie available for streaming

The 2016 Blair Witch sequel is praised for its quality [ more ]