Media & Entertainment
Netflix sees jump in subs as it begins to curb password sharing in US, says report
Despite the negative responses from consumers about Netflix’s password-sharing rules, the company appears to be successful with its plan. According to a new report from research firm Antenna, Netfli
Spotify is officially testing an offline mix
Music streaming company Spotify is finally and officially testing a playlist that automatically downloads some of your recent favorites. It comes a couple of years after starting working on such a fea
‘The Witcher’ Season 3 drops full trailer
The full trailer for “The Witcher” season 3 was released on Thursday, giving viewers a taste of what to expect in the next installment of the hit Netflix series. In the new trailer, Geralt continu
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch an ad-supported tier on Prime Video
As more streaming services launch ad-supported plans to generate more revenue, Amazon could be the latest company to jump in line. The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that, according to people
ChatGPT told Charlie Brooker exactly how not to write a ‘Black Mirror’ episode
“Black Mirror” has been one of the most consistently on-target (and consistently frightening) satires of humanity’s relationship with technology. So consistent, in fact, that ChatGPT was
‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ will debut on Disney+ on August 23
Disney+ revealed Wednesday the premiere date for the upcoming live-action series “Star Wars: Ahsoka,” which is set to debut on August 23. “Star Wars: Ahsoka” takes place after the fall of the
70% of HBO Max subs have moved over to rebranded Max service
In the first week of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) launching Max (formerly HBO Max), 70% of existing HBO Max subscribers transitioned to the new streaming service, which bundles Discovery+ content. Max
Apple TV gets FaceTime, a new control center, findable remote and more
If you were playing WWDC23 bingo, you’d be missing a key space — the one you could mark if Apple again ignored Apple TV in its keynote address. This year, as it turns out, the company did
Spotify will cut 200 jobs in its podcast unit
Just a few months after announcing a significant wave of layoffs, Spotify plans to conduct another round of layoffs. This time, the job cuts will affect the podcast division as part of a corporate reo
Meta found liable as court blocks firing of moderators
A Kenyan court has ruled that Meta is the primary employer of content moderators suing the social media giant and its content review partner in Africa, Sama, for unlawful dismissal. The 184 moderators
Dumme’s AI video editor creates YouTube Shorts in minutes
Dumme, a startup putting AI to practical use in video editing, is already generating demand before opening up to the public. The Y Combinator-backed company has hundreds of video creators testing its
YouTube TV brings the Tennis Channel back three years after removing it
YouTube TV added seven new channels to its lineup on Thursday, which includes the Tennis Channel, Magnolia Network, T2, CHARGE!, TBD, Tr3s Channel and Hogar de HGTV Channel. In particular, many subscr
Amazon in talks to offer low-cost or free mobile service to Prime customers, report says
Amazon is considering offering low-cost or possibly free nationwide mobile phone service to Prime subscribers in the United States, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The tech giant is reported
Verizon’s +Play is the first to bundle Netflix and Paramount+ with Showtime
Verizon announced Thursday a new streaming bundle through its +Play subscription-aggregation hub that will combine Netflix’s premium plan and Paramount’s upcoming merged streaming service, Paramou
WordPress.com challenges Substack with launch of paid newsletters
WordPress.com is taking on Substack and others with today’s news that its Newsletter product will now support paid subscriptions and premium content. First launched in December, WordPress.com Ne
AMC and Vudu score big with new on-demand streaming partnership
Four years after AMC Theatres launched its on-demand streaming service, AMC Theatres On Demand, the company is now transferring its entire library of films over to Vudu, the Fandango-owned digital vid
Wattpad is revamping its creator program and making it more accessible
Storytelling platform Wattpad is revamping its creator program and making it more accessible for writers, the company announced on Thursday. Launched last year, the Wattpad Creators Program was limite
DistroKid releases new iPhone app, says Android launch coming soon
DistroKid, an independent music distribution service that musicians use to put music into online stores and streaming services, has released a new iPhone app that allows its users to upload new music,
The first episode of ‘Black Mirror’ S6 is a subscriber’s worst nightmare
Netflix announced Wednesday the official release date of “Black Mirror” season six alongside an unsettling new trailer. The series is set to premiere on the streamer on June 15. The trailer kicks
Roll wants to recreate dolly shots and more using generative AI
Those familiar with Faizan Buzdar, who was until recently the VP of product management at Box, likely associate the entrepreneur with Convo, the digital workspace platform popular among newsrooms (inc