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Privacy professionals
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
#netflix
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago
Business

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

fromFortune
2 days ago
Europe news

Italian court rules every Netflix price hike from 2017 to 2024 unlawful and orders the company to refund subscribers up to 500 euros | Fortune

fromAol
1 day ago
Media industry

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Netflix Is Being Misunderstood By Investors - Again. Why the 9% Dip Looks More Like an Opportunity Than a Warning

Netflix's stock dipped despite decent quarterly results, driven by a softer guidance and investor concerns about future growth.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Europe news

Italian court rules every Netflix price hike from 2017 to 2024 unlawful and orders the company to refund subscribers up to 500 euros | Fortune

Media industry
fromTNW | Netflix
3 hours ago

Netflix authorises $25 billion share buyback after stock falls 10%

Netflix's board approved a $25 billion share repurchase program, boosting shares by 1.5% after a mixed Q1 earnings report.
Media industry
fromYahoo Finance
1 day ago

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Netflix plans to launch a vertical video feed to enhance user engagement and content discovery on mobile devices.
Media industry
fromAol
1 day ago

Netflix's next attempt at growth takes on TikTok and Instagram Reels

Netflix plans to launch a vertical video feed to enhance user engagement and content discovery on mobile devices.
Television
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Netflix plans to add a vertical video feed, use AI for recommendations | TechCrunch

Netflix is launching a TikTok-like vertical video feed and expanding AI use for content creation and recommendations.
#media-consolidation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago
Media industry

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape

Concerns arise over media consolidation and partisan shifts with the Warner Bros-Paramount merger, facing regulatory scrutiny and potential political influence.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Shifts in Streaming: Competition, Collaboration, and Consolidation

Paramount's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros creates a streaming giant with 200 million subscribers, consolidating major entertainment assets and reshaping the competitive TV landscape.
#streaming
Digital life
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Television
fromCBR
1 week ago

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.
Digital life
fromTech Times
1 day ago

How Streaming Platforms Use Algorithms and Recommendation Engine Systems to Personalize Content

Streaming algorithms and personalization systems transform content discovery and consumption, ensuring unique user experiences through a complex content pipeline.
Television
fromCBR
1 week ago

Prime Video Just Won the Streaming Wars as Amazon Absorbs Apple TV Content

Prime Video partners with Apple TV, integrating its content as an add-on subscription for enhanced streaming options.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Is Punishing Netflix on Guidance, but Price Hikes Reveal the Real Story

Streaming remains essential for families despite economic challenges, with Netflix reporting strong revenue growth but facing stock decline due to missed guidance.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.
Marketing
fromExchangewire
37 minutes ago

Vevo Refines Upfront 2026 Strategy

Vevo introduces a tailored strategy for the 2026 Upfront season, focusing on bespoke brand solutions and innovative offerings like 'Artist Franchise'.
Poker
fromGadgets 360
8 hours ago

Online Gaming Rules Notified, Will Go Into Effect From May 1

The government has established rules for online gaming regulation, introducing user safety features and a classification system for online games.
Public health
fromKOMO
16 hours ago

California moves toward banning 'predatory' social media for kids under 16

California is advancing a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16 to combat addiction and mental health issues.
#meta
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago
Digital life

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI | TechCrunch

fromTNW | Meta
1 day ago
EU data protection

Meta sued over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram as internal documents reveal $16 billion in projected fraud revenue

Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
1 day ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Mental health
fromEngadget
3 hours ago

Meta will show parents the topics of their teens' AI conversations

Meta introduces features for parents to monitor teen interactions with AI on its platforms.
Digital life
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI | TechCrunch

Meta's new supervision tools allow parents to view topics their teens discuss with AI on Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Meta
1 day ago

Meta sued over scam ads on Facebook and Instagram as internal documents reveal $16 billion in projected fraud revenue

Meta faces multiple lawsuits alleging it profited from scam ads on its platforms, projecting $16 billion in revenue from fraudulent advertising in 2024.
Privacy professionals
fromFOX 5 DC
1 day ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 hours ago

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people's phone locations, researchers say | TechCrunch

Two spying campaigns exploit telecom infrastructure weaknesses to track individuals' locations, revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in global phone networks.
#remote-work
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago
Remote teams

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
11 hours ago

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Remote work in public spaces offers flexibility but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 hour ago

100+ Crypto Firms Urge Senate To Advance Clarity Act

Over 100 crypto firms urge U.S. Senate to advance market structure legislation to prevent innovation and capital from leaving the country.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

Life Isn't Easy in the OnlyFans Economy

Margo, a naive college student, turns to OnlyFans for financial survival after dropping out and becoming a single mother.
EU data protection
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

Digest: DSP Bedrock Platform Pilots Index Exchange's Index Cloud; Meta Sued Over Scam Ads; Radiocentre Urges MPs to Reject BBC Ads

Index Exchange launches Index Cloud to enhance programmatic auctions, while CFA sues Meta for allowing scam ads, and Radiocentre opposes BBC advertising.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

FCC wants to "gender police" kids' TV shows by adding warnings about trans characters - LGBTQ Nation

FCC is seeking to revise TV ratings to address concerns about gender identity themes in children's programming.
#child-sexual-abuse
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Number of websites selling child abuse images double in 12 months

The number of websites trafficking child sexual abuse images has doubled, reaching over 15,000, highlighting systemic failures in combating this issue.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
16 hours ago

Number of websites selling child abuse images double in 12 months

The number of websites trafficking child sexual abuse images has doubled, reaching over 15,000, highlighting systemic failures in combating this issue.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
Video games
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Australia targets gaming platforms in child safety push

Australia's eSafety Commission demands online gaming platforms explain child protection measures against predators and radicalization.
#youtube
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
2 hours ago

Ads are the worst thing about YouTube livestreams, but Google may have (loudly) fixed them

YouTube is testing a new mobile livestream ad format that plays below the video, allowing users to watch while ads play.
Privacy technologies
fromTheWrap
2 days ago

YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies

YouTube's AI likeness detection tool is now available to Hollywood talent agencies and celebrities for privacy protection against deepfakes.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities | TechCrunch

YouTube is expanding its likeness detection technology to protect individuals from unauthorized use of their AI-generated likeness.
Marketing tech
from9to5Google
19 hours ago

YouTube teams up with SiriusXM for audio ads on podcasts, more

SiriusXM becomes the exclusive advertising representative for YouTube's audio-first content in the US, enhancing ad offerings for podcasts and similar media.
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
2 hours ago

Ads are the worst thing about YouTube livestreams, but Google may have (loudly) fixed them

YouTube is testing a new mobile livestream ad format that plays below the video, allowing users to watch while ads play.
Privacy technologies
fromTheWrap
2 days ago

YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Access to Celebs, Talent Agencies

YouTube's AI likeness detection tool is now available to Hollywood talent agencies and celebrities for privacy protection against deepfakes.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities | TechCrunch

YouTube is expanding its likeness detection technology to protect individuals from unauthorized use of their AI-generated likeness.
Marketing tech
from9to5Google
19 hours ago

YouTube teams up with SiriusXM for audio ads on podcasts, more

SiriusXM becomes the exclusive advertising representative for YouTube's audio-first content in the US, enhancing ad offerings for podcasts and similar media.
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 day ago

YouTube Partners With SiriusXM on Audio Advertising For Podcasts and More

SiriusXM partners with YouTube to enhance ad measurement for audio content, leveraging their combined reach in the podcasting space.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Xfinity Mobile now includes device protection and anytime phone upgrades

The $30 Mobile Select plan covers the main basics, including 50GB of 'premium' full-speed data; Global Travel Pass to cover yourself when traveling in 215 different countries; and Xfinity's Wi-Fi PowerBoost.
Mobile UX
#apple
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Apple's CEO change has analysts wondering about its future in Hollywood

John Ternus must decide the future of Apple TV amidst Apple's focus on hardware and core business strengths.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apple's Cal AI crackdown signals it's still policing the App Store | TechCrunch

Apple enforces strict App Store rules, recently removing Cal AI for violating in-app purchase guidelines and using manipulative tactics.
Apple
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Apple's CEO change has analysts wondering about its future in Hollywood

John Ternus must decide the future of Apple TV amidst Apple's focus on hardware and core business strengths.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apple's Cal AI crackdown signals it's still policing the App Store | TechCrunch

Apple enforces strict App Store rules, recently removing Cal AI for violating in-app purchase guidelines and using manipulative tactics.
Social media marketing
fromVogue
1 day ago

Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?

AI-generated influencers like Aitana Lopez are reshaping the fashion and beauty industries, blurring the lines between reality and digital creation.
Film
fromWIRED
5 days ago

The Best Movies to Stream This Month

April brings a mix of horror films and documentaries, including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Louis Theroux's Inside the Manosphere.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Amazon won't release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore

Amazon's Fire streaming devices previously ran on Fire OS, an Android fork that often used outdated software. The transition to Vega OS aims to modernize the software experience and enhance control over device usage.
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
49 minutes ago

Warner Bros Discovery vote to approve $110bn merger with Paramount Skydance

Shareholder approval marks another important milestone towards completing our acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, building on our successful equity and debt syndications and progress across regulatory approvals.
Media industry
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
23 hours ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
2 days ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
Television
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 days ago

Microdramas Platform Verza TV Shifts Strategy Just 4 Months After Launch (Exclusive)

Verza TV is evolving to include horizontal videos and user-generated content while maintaining a focus on mobile entertainment.
#data-privacy
EU data protection
fromThedrum
2 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

EU data protection
fromThedrum
2 days ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.
Privacy professionals
fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

California's data broker registration requirements mandate businesses to register and comply with consumer data deletion requests or face significant penalties.
#smart-tvs
Television
fromMen's Journal
4 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Privacy technologies
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture screen data frequently, raising privacy concerns as manufacturers prioritize data collection over user awareness.
Television
fromMen's Journal
4 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture and transmit on-screen data frequently, raising significant privacy concerns for users.
Privacy technologies
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Your Smart TV May Be Taking Screenshots Every 15 Seconds

Smart TVs capture screen data frequently, raising privacy concerns as manufacturers prioritize data collection over user awareness.
fromwww.cnbc.com
4 hours ago

Comcast beats revenue, earnings expectations as broadband losses improve

Comcast's broadband customer losses improved significantly, with only 65,000 lost compared to 183,000 in the same period last year, indicating a positive shift in customer retention.
Media industry
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
11 hours ago

The GumGum Platform Achieves Global SOC 2 Compliance, Setting Standards for Data Security

GumGum achieved SOC 2 compliance, enhancing data security and system reliability for partners and customers globally.
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

TV Show Cancellations & Renewals 2026: A Running List Of What's Safe (Or Not)

Falling in love with a show can lead to heartbreak if it gets canceled before you feel like you got any real closure.
Television
Privacy technologies
fromMissouri Independent
2 days ago

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 day ago

How native CTV is solving the channel's attention problem

CTV has entered a performance era, focusing on results and effective formats that turn viewer attention into action.
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Sony will require age checks in the UK and Ireland to access PlayStation communication features

Sony's new age verification policies will require users to confirm their age to access communication features, including joining parties and voice chatting, starting June 2026.
Privacy technologies
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
1 day ago

A whole new way to think about TV advertising | MarTech

Television advertising is evolving with AI-driven product placements, addressing viewer engagement and improving return on ad spend.
Media industry
fromDailywire
3 days ago

Google Is Using Its Monopolistic Playbook To Take Over Your TV

Google is expanding its dominance in television through YouTube TV, employing monopolistic ad practices and significantly increasing subscription costs.
#ofcom
Marketing tech
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Google reports gambling ads enforcement surge in 2025

Google intensified enforcement on online gambling ads in 2025, blocking 270.7 million ads for policy violations, reflecting stricter regulations in the sector.
Television
fromCBR
1 week ago

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Why live streaming is a borderless $4 billion global opportunity

The shift to streaming platforms is transforming live event viewing, requiring advanced programmatic advertising solutions for global audiences.
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
1 day ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
2 days ago

CrunchyRoll users slammed with lawsuit as millions of users exposed

Crunchyroll faces a class-action lawsuit after a data breach exposed personal information of 6.8 million users due to inadequate data security.
fromEMARKETER
2 weeks ago

Brands advertising on 9 streaming platforms command a third of US streaming TV ad spend

Advertisers running on all nine streaming platforms account for 34% of US streaming TV ad spending, according to a March report from MediaRadar.
Marketing tech
Privacy professionals
fromAol
1 week ago

FTC takes action against ad giants for avoiding certain sites

Three major advertising agencies conspired to avoid buying ads on websites promoting disfavored political viewpoints, violating competition laws.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Stealing cable has evolved: the new face of TV piracy

SuperBox devices enable inexpensive access to pirated live TV and sports through a network of resellers and Chinese makers, bypassing cable and streaming subscriptions.
Law
fromFortune
1 month ago

DOJ probes Netflix's power over filmmakers in Warner deal review | Fortune

The DOJ is investigating Netflix's proposed $72 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery for potential anticompetitive leverage and monopolization under the Clayton and Sherman Acts.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
1 month ago

Why ads.txt Needs To Evolve For Connected TV | AdExchanger

CTV supply chain trust requires transparency and accurate representation of complex monetization arrangements, not elimination of complexity through supply chain consolidation.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 month 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.
Television
fromBGR
1 month ago

Why TV Streaming Ads Are So Loud (And What You Can Do About It) - BGR

Streaming ads are often louder than programming because advertisers boost ad volume to grab attention, but device audio features and laws can mitigate the problem.
Television
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

What can brands learn from the changing television landscape?

High-quality, platform-agnostic television content attracts diverse audiences across traditional and OTT platforms, creating opportunities for producers and brands to engage viewers in new ways.
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