Netflix’s Crackdown on Password-Sharing is Cracking Up, Causing Cancellations and Chaos
by Netflix has moved forward with its password-sharing crackdown, but the initial results where it’s occurring are simply disastrous…
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Google is Finally Actually Adding Viewer Profiles to Google TV
Google is now adding viewer profiles to Google TV, available on Chromecast, TCL, Sony, and certain select smart devices…
Yes, Netflix is Moving Forward with its Plans to End Password Sharing and it’s Coming Soon
Netflix ran a test to limit password sharing back in January and its success has given the streamer a way to crackdown on the practice…
Yes, Apple has Officially Retired its Iconic iPod (but it’s Functionality Lives On)
Apple subtly announced vis-à-vis its official Newsroom page that it will no longer manufacture the iPod MP3 music player…
Google Says it’s Shutting Down YouTube Go in August of this Year
YouTube Go will be shuttered come August 2022, Google recently announced, saying it’s made key improvements to its flagship streaming app…
Roku Streaming Devices Now Support the Apple Music App
Roku has introduced an app for Apple Music, bringing the entertainment suite to all its streaming devices, but it has its limitations…
Five Years after its Launch, Google Finally Adds this Basic Streaming Feature to YouTube TV
Google is finally adding an account switcher to YouTube TV making it easy to jump between different profiles for a more customized experience…
Netflix will Finally Add Ads as Its Subscriber Base Shrinks
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said in the company’s Q1 earnings interview the streamer plans to offer a lower-cost, ad-supported subscription tier…
YouTube is Bringing YouTube Shorts to the Web and Tablets
YouTube is rolling out YouTube Shorts to the web and tablets in the next few weeks, previously only available to smartphones…
Netflix Changes its Rating System for the First Time in Five Years
by Netflix’s rating system last underwent a change five years ago and now, it’s rolling out a double thumbs up or super like for shows viewers really love…
YouTube is Scheming to Topple Spotify as the New Leader in Podcasting
by YouTube is planning to launch its own dedicated podcast page, as a recently linked document reveals its desire to create additional audio and revenue streams…
Google Folds Google Movies & TV under Google TV
Google started to phase out Google Movies and TV back in September of 2020 in favor of Google TV and now the former is being moved to the latter…
The Next Roku Update will Let Viewers Set their Photos as Screensavers
Roku is bringing a couple of new features to its OS 11 edition, including setting personal photos as screensavers and new audio options…
YouTube TV’s Latest Experiment brings Cable Box Style Guide to its UI
YouTube TV is apparently working on a new guide interface that’s strongly reminiscent of the traditional set-top cable box style…
Netflix May Soon Charge Subscribers Extra for Sharing their Accounts with Others
Netflix is trialing a new upcharge in three countries that would apply to subscribers who share their login credentials with others…
Now that Disney+ is Introducing a Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan, Netflix Admits it isn’t Totally Against Doing the Same
by Netflix CFO, Spencer Neumann recently said at an investor conference the streaming service doesn’t have plans for an ad-supported tier, yet…