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Amazon 30th Jun, 2022 14:03 PM

Music distributor DistroKid expands into music video distribution with ‘DistroVid’

Record labels used to be the one ticket into the music industry. Now, it’s easier than ever for struggling musicians to get their music and video...

Bob Chapek 29th Jun, 2022 19:03 PM

Disney extends CEO Bob Chapek’s contract for three more years despite difficult tenure

Despite a chaotic tenure that began at the height of COVID, Disney extends CEO Bob Chapek’s contract.

Apps 28th Jun, 2022 15:33 PM

Spotify’s latest feature lets you imagine a supergroup consisting of your favorite artists

After you create and name your group, Spotify will curate a playlist of songs from the artists you selected.

Apple 24th Jun, 2022 16:33 PM

Apple Music is raising the price of its student plan in the US, UK and Canada

Apple Music has quietly increased the price of its student plan in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. In the United States and Canada,...

Chile 23rd Jun, 2022 18:33 PM

Netflix lays off 300 more people — almost 3% of its staff

Video streaming company Netflix said it has laid off 300 people — which represents 3% of its workforce — because of slowing growth and the...

artist 23rd Jun, 2022 15:03 PM

Spotify revamps in-app concert discovery with new Live Events Feed

Spotify is introducing a new feature that will allow users to better discover nearby events and concerts. The streaming service today announced...

artificial intelligence 23rd Jun, 2022 14:33 PM

Podcastle hops on the video podcast trend with its latest update

As video-led podcasts become highly favored by listeners, Podcastle, which was primarily an audio recording and editing studio, is introducing a new...

bytedance 23rd Jun, 2022 06:33 AM

Influencers peddling medical, financial advice now need certification, China says

China has taken another step to regulate how online influencers impart information to their followers. The government has put a great deal of effort...

baseball 21st Jun, 2022 19:33 PM

Sinclair to launch $20/mo direct-to-consumer streaming service Bally Sports+ on June 23

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s long-anticipated direct-to-consumer regional sports streaming app will have a soft launch this Thursday, June 23, 2022....

Comcast 21st Jun, 2022 16:03 PM

Paramount+ announces plan for 150 international originals ahead of U.K. and Ireland launch

Over a year after its initial launch in the U.S., streaming service Paramount+ will be available in the U.K. and Ireland on Wednesday, June 22. Its...

e-commerce 17th Jun, 2022 16:33 PM

Roku and Walmart partner up to bring shoppable ads to streaming

Roku and Walmart announced a new partnership that aims to crack the code on making purchases via TV streaming and shopping with remotes. On Thursday,...

Canada 16th Jun, 2022 15:33 PM

Disney+ expands its livestreaming efforts with upcoming ‘Harmonious Live!’ music special

“Harmonious Live!”, a special music performance at the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World Resort, will be broadcast on Disney+.

Apps 16th Jun, 2022 15:18 PM

eBay is launching an interactive live shopping platform

eBay announced today that it’s launching eBay Live, a dedicated shopping platform that gives users a way to purchase products in a live and...

competition 15th Jun, 2022 16:03 PM

Netflix’s real-life ‘Squid Game’ competition will feature the biggest cash prize and largest cast in reality TV history

Yesterday, Netflix greenlit “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a reality competition series based on the popular South Korean drama that, luckily,...

apache cassandra 15th Jun, 2022 15:03 PM

DataStax proves it’s still possible to raise nine-figures at higher valuation in 2022

When DataStax hired Chet Kapoor as CEO in October 2019, one of the first moves he made was to bring in his old pal Sam Ramji to be chief strategy...

Apple 15th Jun, 2022 15:03 PM

Apple signs 10-year streaming deal with Major League Soccer

Apple has signed a deal with Major League Soccer (MLS) that will see the company stream every MLS match for 10 years starting in 2023. The...

Amazon 15th Jun, 2022 14:03 PM

Amazon revamps Fire TV user interface with new home screen, improved navigation and more

Amazon Fire TV revealed an updated user interface that aims to improve the navigation experience for users. Instead of a text menu item, there will...

cloud streaming 13th Jun, 2022 22:03 PM

Sony launches its new game subscription service PlayStation Plus in North and South America

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced today that gamers from North and South America can now explore the newest version of its PlayStation Plus...

Apps 10th Jun, 2022 18:03 PM

Netflix announces games tied to its popular shows, including ‘The Queens Gambit,’ ‘Shadow and Bone’ and more

At its annual Geeked Week event, Netflix announced a slew of new titles coming to its gaming service this year. A few of the new games are tied to...

Comcast 10th Jun, 2022 15:03 PM

Peacock confirms a test that rewards paid subscribers with $15 movie tickets or $7 rentals

In March, Peacock began testing a new and exclusive movie benefits program that would reward Premium and Premium Plus subscribers with either a free...

algeria 10th Jun, 2022 15:03 PM

Disney+ rolls out to 16 more markets across the Middle East and North Africa

This week, the Walt Disney Company continues to gain ground in the global streaming market as it launches Disney+ in 16 markets across the Middle...

AT&T 08th Jun, 2022 20:45 PM

AT&T killed off the HBO Max bundle in its highest-priced unlimited wireless plan

Telecommunications provider AT&T quietly dropped HBO Max as a bundled perk for new AT&T customers on its top unlimited wireless plan,...

advertising technology 08th Jun, 2022 18:00 PM

Spotify hypes the revenue potential of podcasts and audiobooks at its second Investor Day event

In its second Investor Day, streaming service Spotify updated the financial community about its potential for further growth and monetization,...

Android 02nd Jun, 2022 14:45 PM

South Korean content providers raise service fees in the wake of Google’s in-app payment policy

South Korean app developers and content providers are upping their paid subscription and service fees on Google’s Play marketplace due to the heavy...

Amazon 01st Jun, 2022 16:45 PM

YouTube’s mobile app can now sync to your TV without casting for a ‘second screen’ experience

YouTube is improving its app’s experience for those who watch videos via their TVs, the company announced today. After observing that many...

Android 01st Jun, 2022 16:45 PM

Google TV’s new app launches on the iOS App Store with the ability to use a mobile device as a remote

Google TV has had a busy couple of months, with a variety of changes, launches, and updates. Today, the company announced that the Google TV app is...

Advent International 01st Jun, 2022 11:45 AM