Spotify rolls out long-promised lossless streaming to Premium subscribers
The new feature comes after years of delays
YouTube rolls out multi-language audio dubbing to millions more creators
Breaking the language barrier
New York politician wants Netflix to bring back its DVD-by-mail service
Netflix is unlikely to comply
YouTube copyright fight: Rick Beato warns UMG claims over short music clips could end his channel
"We have successfully fought thousands of these now. But it literally costs me so much money to do this"
Spotify rolls out in-app messaging for music and podcast sharing
Get word-of-mouth recommendations without leaving the app
FFmpeg adds first AI feature with Whisper audio transcription filter
An optional speech recognition model supercharged by GPU acceleration
PSA: Update your Plex Media Server now
Plex has disclosed a security vulnerability affecting Plex Media Server versions 1.41.7.x through 1.42.0.x, reported through its bug bounty program. The issue has been resolved in version 1.42.1.10060. Users are strongly advised to update immediately to ensure security and stability.
HBO Max plans stricter enforcement on password sharing
Streaming services want to monetize all users
ESPN launches standalone streaming service with full access for $30/month
Stream ESPN, ESPN2, SECN, ACCN, ESPN+ and more – no cable required
TiVo: Binge-Watching Before Streaming
Legends of Tech Before Netflix and streaming, TiVo quietly rewired how we watched TV by introducing pause, rewind, and binge habits we now take for granted. This is the story of the box that changed everything.
Netflix still leads but share of most-watched shows drops from 80% to 50%
Netflix is responsible for four of the top 10 shows so far this year
YouTube hosts thousands of pirated films and TV shows at any given moment
From Hollywood blockbusters, and Netflix hits, to college football games
Max now packs 50% more ads into its streams
It's not just Amazon ramping up the ads
Netflix to offer live TV channels for the first time in deal with France's TF1
As traditional broadcasters lose ground, Netflix blurs the line between streaming and TV
The number of ads on Amazon Prime Video has doubled in less than 18 months
There are now up to six ads per hour
United Airlines partners with Spotify for free music at 35,000 feet
Passengers will get free access to curated playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts
Netflix introduces cleaner subtitles focused only on spoken dialogue
Are you a subtitle user?
Roku unveils "most compact streaming sticks on the market," don't require a power outlet
They're well-priced, too
Doom II's infamous 23,000-demon map finally beaten after 13 years
Hell has been conquered
Netflix is testing AI search powered by OpenAI
Search for titles based on your mood
Razer launches PC Remote Play app to compete in game streaming arena
The service exits its beta phase with improved capabilities and a new interface
Catch up on Severance and Shrinking with Apple TV+ currently discounted to $3 per month
Savings of 70% for the next three months
Napster, the original P2P file sharing service, just sold for $207 million
Napster is still making noise a quarter-century later