#streaming-services

#streaming-services

I guess we're past the era of " and that's what you missed on Glee." Amazon's Prime Video streamer is adding AI-generated "Video Recaps" to help viewers catch up between seasons of shows, the company announced on Wednesday. According to Amazon, the feature "utilizes generative AI to create theatrical-quality season recaps with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music." It will begin rolling out in beta on Wednesday for select Prime Originals, like "Fallout," "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan," and "Upload."

"As part of the new deal, Disney's full suite of networks and stations -- including ESPN and ABC -- have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers," The Walt Disney Co. said in a statement. "We are pleased that our networks have been restored in time for fans to enjoy the many great programming options this weekend, including college football."

If you've been considering upgrading your internet service, now is the perfect time because Verizon is offering a major holiday deal. When you sign up for the company's at $60 a month, you'll receive a free 43-inch Samsung Class Q7F QLED 4K TV, a bonus valued at $400. Additionally, Verizon is including a five-year price lock guarantee, meaning your monthly bill will stay at $60 for the next five years with no surprise increases.

The streaming services have duked it out on several fronts over the years - battling to put out countless movies and TV shows, grow subscribers domestically and internationally, gain live sports and television, and deliver ad-supported tiers to customers. But these streamers are just as defined by how often they reinvent themselves, as with the rebranding of HBO Max a.k.a. Max a.k.a. HBO Max and Apple TV's recent choice to drop the plus.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. More people are stepping away from the minimalist, open-concept kitchens that seemed to dominate design decisions for the past two decades. We want to personalize our kitchens, considering how much time we spend in them. Plus, many of us are seeking cozy comforts in today's world. This has revived past trends like choosing charming 1990s kitchen color schemes over monotonous monotone and collecting secondhand cookware and serveware to mix modern and vintage kitchen items.

We have reached a moment where the model for traditional cinemas has fundamentally shifted,

Streaming services are the first thing that comes to mind when we talk about staying in. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and others have completely rewritten the rules of how we watch shows and movies. There's no line at the theater, no waiting for a rental copy, just instant access to a stream of content. It's all at your fingertips, keeping subscriptions ticking while traditional cable slowly fades into the background.

Censors in Russia have altered or removed significant amounts of content from Western films and series, altering portrayals and key messages to align with the Kremlin's agenda.

The streaming service Dropout has been on a considerable uptick since becoming independently owned by now-CEO Sam Reich, pivoting to complex, unscripted shows while maintaining comedic chops.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor have removed nearly their entire discography from all major streaming services, including Spotify and Tidal, to protest Spotify's military investments.

Toronto-based Zone-ify added free casual games to its ad-supported streaming service in June, making it part of a larger trend among streaming services.

Amaarae's 'Black Star' illustrates a journey into the dance underground, using contrasting styles in songs like 'Stuck Up' to explore themes of transgression and joy.

Disney is set to fully integrate Hulu with Disney Plus, creating a unified app experience that will launch next year, raising questions about Hulu's standalone future.

The deal allows ESPN to fully own and operate the NFL Network, integrating it with ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming network set to debut this fall.

Fox is launching Fox One, its $20-a-month service, with modest aspirations for subscriber numbers, indicating a cautious approach to its entry into the streaming market.

The Real Housewives of London features rich, middle-aged women engaging in dramatic confrontations, similar to other franchises, and is available for streaming on Hayu.

Starting on Wednesday 23 July, the streaming service will no longer be supported on Virgin Media's older TV boxes. That means anyone still using the TiVo box will not be able to access BBC iPlayer.

Donald Trump has effectively used his power during his second presidential term to manipulate media companies, raising the stakes of any threats he makes regarding their decisions.