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fromTechCrunch
2 days 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
#netflix
fromCNET
2 days ago
Television

Netflix Is Introducing Vertical Video to Mobile App This Month

Intellectual property law
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Netflix must refund customers for years of price hikes, Italian court rules

Netflix's price increases beyond April 2025 are legal, but a consumer group demands price reductions and threatens a class-action lawsuit.
Television
fromCNET
2 days 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 days 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Roku hits a major milestone with 100 million users

Roku's streaming platforms offer a mix of original content, movies and TV shows, live TV, and even games, catering to a diverse audience seeking entertainment options.
Television
Marketing tech
fromTheWrap
2 days 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.
Television
fromThe Verge
3 days 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
3 days 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
5 days 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
4 days 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
National Football League

Bah humbug: An NFL holiday story, featuring festive names from around the league

Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
National Football League

Bah humbug: An NFL holiday story, featuring festive names from around the league

Digital life
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
5 days 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
1 week 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
3 weeks 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?

Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Your YouTube Premium bill is going up. Here's the new monthly cost

YouTube Premium prices are increasing for all plans, effective at the end of May 2023.
Games
fromKotaku
1 week 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
3 weeks 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.
#youtube
Digital life
fromZDNET
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
#spotify
Music production
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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
fromPitchfork
4 weeks 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
fromZDNET
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
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.
Business
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
#sports-broadcasting
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
#mergers--acquisitions
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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is on sale for just $18 right now

Amazon will revamp Fire TV OS for better organization, Alexa Plus support, and faster performance, improving the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus experience.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Federal data underscores meteoric rise of streaming subscription prices in 2025

Prices for subscription and rental access to video streaming services and video games rose 29% from December 2024 to December 2025.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

Typical consumer wastes $1,600+ per year on unwatched cable channels: Report

Examining data from external studies as well as its own survey, CableTV.com found that though consumers have the choice of hundreds of channels - for example, Verizon Fios offers some 400 channels in its top-tier plans - consumers, on average, watch only about 15 channels. With cable bills continuing to rise, that means consumers are paying more for channels they don't watch,
Television
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 months ago

How to watch Burnley vs Newcastle: TV and streaming information for Turf Moor showdown

Burnley host Newcastle at Turf Moor on 30 December 2025 at 19:30 GMT with live coverage on Sky Sports (UK), Peacock (US), and Stan Sport (Australia).
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

These great digital gifts will arrive just in time for Christmas

Digital gifts provide convenient, versatile, and immediate experiences—subscriptions, media, and services—that make thoughtful last-minute holiday presents while avoiding shipping delays.
#premier-league
#apple-music
fromZDNET
4 months ago
Apple

This iOS 26 feature effectively converted this Spotify user to Apple Music - and she's here to stay

fromZDNET
4 months ago
Apple

This iOS 26 feature effectively converted this Spotify user to Apple Music - and she's here to stay

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago

This $200 Display Finally Brings Album Art Back to Your Home - Yanko Design

That's the idea behind the Tuneshine Album Art Display, which may become your newest favorite piece of technology. Created by Tobias Butler and lovingly assembled by hand in the USA, this charming little display brings a touch of vintage record store vibes into the streaming age. It basically shows off the album artwork of the song or album that's currently playing. But if you're not using it, it can also serve as an image display device.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromKotaku
4 months ago

Roku Streaming Stick HD (2025) Is 50% Off and Cheaper Than Any Amazon Fire TV Stick Deal - Kotaku

A discounted HD Roku Streaming Stick is available for $15, offering compact installation, broad app access, and over 500 free channels.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 months ago

How to watch Aston Villa vs Wolves online: Live streams, TV info for Sunday's Premier League Midlands derby

Aston Villa hosts Wolves at Villa Park; Villa in form after Europa League win, Wolves remain winless; global TV and streaming viewing options listed.
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