Neowin News Feed for: Streaming

YouTube now lets you turn off the endless Shorts scroll

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:58:02 +0000

YouTube now lets you set your Shorts feed limit to zero, cutting off the infinite scroll entirely. Here's how you can do it. Read more...

Netflix ordered to return your subscription money after Italian court finds unfair hikes

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:16:01 +0000

If you're a Netflix subscriber in Italy, you might be entitled to a refund. Court orders Netflix to reimburse customers. Read more...

Men are ditching TV for YouTube as AI usage and social media fatigue grow

Paul Hill — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:14:01 +0000

New data reveals how British online life is changing, with YouTube replacing traditional TV for many and AI tools becoming go-to sources for relationship advice and creativity. Read more...

Netflix is raising its prices again

Usama Jawad — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:28:01 +0000

Another price jump hits subscribers as Netflix quietly raises every plan, but the bigger question is where it stops next. Read more...

[Spring Sale] a lifetime plan to CuriosityStream is now just $127.50

Neowin Deals — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:00:01 +0000

Unlimited access to thousands of the world's best documentaries and series with experts like Stephen Hawking and David Attenborough. Read more...

Lifetime subscription to BitMar drops to lowest price

Neowin Deals — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 20:00:01 +0000

BitMar is a next-generation, all-in-one, streaming platform. It can connect you to millions of on-demand movies, TV shows, channels, videos, and songs (from many different sources on the Web.) Read more...

Netflix says its doubling down on AI in its media and ads

Paul Hill — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:56:01 +0000

Netflix has told shareholders that its creative partners are using AI in their productions in various ways, including de-aging characters in flashback scenes. Read more...

Apple TV and Peacock launch new streaming bundle with major savings

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:16:01 +0000

Apple and NBCUniversal have teamed up to offer a streaming bundle combining Apple TV and Peacock services, available in the U.S. starting October 20, 2025. Read more...

Spotify partners with top labels to create AI music without hurting artists

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:54:02 +0000

Spotify has joined forces with major music companies, including Sony, Universal, and Warner, to develop AI music tools that prioritize artists' rights, fair compensation, and creative control. Read more...

Spotify debuts its first TV channel exclusively on Samsung TV Plus

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:36:01 +0000

Samsung TV Plus has partnered with Spotify to debut The Ringer as Spotify's first-ever TV channel for free to millions of viewers across Samsung devices. Read more...

These are the Netflix features I want to see in 2025

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:46:01 +0000

Netflix has changed a lot in recent years. Here's a wishlist of some new features Netflix can add to improve our digital lives. Read more...

Windows 11 KB5063878 causing major streaming issues on OBS NDI, Microsoft shares workaround

Sayan Sen — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:38:01 +0000

Following reports of broken SSDs, the Windows 11 24H2 KB5063878 update has now been confirmed to cause streaming issues. Microsoft has issued a workaround. Read more...

Deal alert: 75 years of MagellanTV is now a whopping 84% off

Neowin Deals — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:01 +0000

Subscribe to your new source of great documentaries with new weekly content, 4K videos, and ad-free streaming. Read more...

Netflix's Q2 revenue jumps 16% with new ad tech and refreshed content

Paul Hill — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:56:01 +0000

Netflix has shared the data for its second quarter of 2025. Things are looking quite good for the company with increases to its forecasts. Read more...

Netflix greenlights Assassin's Creed TV show, five years after Ubisoft partnership

Usama Jawad — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:54:01 +0000

Netflix has finally greenlit a live-action TV show for Assassin's Creed. It is being described as a "high-octane thriller." Read more...

Illegal streaming boom traced to jailbroken Amazon Fire Stick devices

David Uzondu — Sat, 31 May 2025 11:34:01 +0000

Companies are losing "billions of dollars" to piracy, and a new report identifies Amazon Fire Sticks as a primary device used to help users gain unauthorized access to content. Read more...

Roku's new streaming sticks are 35% smaller than everyone else

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:08:01 +0000

Roku has refreshed its streaming lineup with the new Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus. It claims the devices are the most compact sticks on the market. Read more...

Check our list to see if your Samsung TV or monitor just got the new Netflix HDR10+ upgrade

Paul Hill — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:32:01 +0000

If you're the owner of a recent Samsung TV or monitor, it may support HDR10+ for Netflix content. Samsung just released a list of supported devices. Read more...

YouTube confirms video loading issues, says it's working on a fix

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:14:02 +0000

Multiple user reports claim they can't watch any YouTube video on their mobile devices or desktops. The company is working on a fix. Read more...

Netflix spotted working on integration with Apple TV app

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:20:01 +0000

There have been reports that Netflix has finally started integration with the Apple TV app, bringing its titles to the unified interface. Read more...

A lifetime Subscription to MagellanTV dropped to its lowest price

Neowin Deals — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:00:01 +0000

Subscribe to your new source of great documentaries with new weekly content, 4K videos, and ad-free streaming. Read more...

Netflix brings "Season Download" button to iPhone and iPad users

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:46:01 +0000

Netflix has just added a new button to download entire seasons on your iPhone and iPad for offline watching. Read more...

NBC's Peacock to start testing mini-games and short videos

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:48:01 +0000

After Netflix, Peacock has become another streaming service to bring games and TikTok-style vertical videos to its platform. The pilot for the features will begin this month. Read more...

Apple announces free streaming weekend for Apple TV+

Steve Bennett — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:46:01 +0000

The streaming service will be available to stream its full library for free during this upcoming weekend. Read more...

Roku Smart TV 65-inch now just $349.99 after 22% discount on Amazon

Paul Hill — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:40:02 +0000

The 65-inch Roku Smart TV is down to $349.99 on Amazon, a 22% discount. Enjoy 4K HDR10+ picture quality and a voice remote for easy navigation. Read more...

AT&T is selling its remaining stake in DirecTV to focus on its core business

Karthik Mudaliar — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:10:01 +0000

AT&T is selling its remaining stake of 70% in DirecTV to TPG and exiting fully from the entertainment industry. Read more...

New Xiaomi TVs promise vibrant 4K visuals and immersive Dolby sound

Paul Hill — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:48:01 +0000

Xiaomi's global launch introduces the TV Max 2025 series with stunning 85-inch and 100-inch models starting at EUR 1,299.99 and EUR 1,999.99, respectively. Read more...

The new Disney+-Hulu-Max streaming bundle is live in the US, offering big savings

John Callaham — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:20:01 +0000

As previously announced, consumers can now purchase a new bundle for the Disney+, Hulu, and Max streaming services for a new monthly price that's lower than getting each service separately. Read more...

Free streaming service Tubi coming to the UK on TV, iOS, Android, and web

Paul Hill — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 04:14:01 +0000

Tubi is coming to the UK, the company has said. It will be available over the next few weeks on TV platforms, iOS, Android, and the Web. It said it has more than 20,000 films and TV episodes. Read more...

Report: Spotify now has 250K video podcasts on its platform

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:30:01 +0000

Spotify has more than doubled the number of video podcast shows on its streaming platform, as per the latest numbers. The company is also allowing non-hosted podcasters to upload videos. Read more...

Netflix is testing a new redesigned homepage for its TV app

Aditya Tiwari — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 04:22:01 +0000

Netflix is working on a visual overhaul of its TV app's homepage. The redesigned homepage will put content front and center, and replace the left-side menu with a new bar at the top of the screen. Read more...

Netflix is 'sunsetting support' for older Apple TV models

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:30:01 +0000

Netflix said it will drop support for Apple TV (2nd generation) and Apple TV (3rd generation) later this year. The company has started emailing affected users to notify them about the upcoming change. Read more...

Netflix spotted working on an HDR toggle button

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 30 May 2024 13:46:01 +0000

Netflix might be readying an HDR toggle button for Android, allowing users to switch to SDR content when required. References to the experimental setting were spotted in an APK teardown of its app. Read more...

Netflix releases global ISP Speed Index data for April 2024

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 13 May 2024 21:24:01 +0000

Netflix has released the numbers of its global ISP Speed Index for April 2024. It's monthly updated data that gives an estimate of prime-time Netflix performance on a particular internet provider. Read more...

Report: Netflix and others witness a drop in active users and downloads

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 07 May 2024 00:02:01 +0000

Major streaming services such as Netflix and Disney Plus saw a drop in MAU and downloads. A report says there was a 4% aggregate decline across all video streaming services last month. Read more...

Spotify Lossless - previously known as Spotify HiFi - reported to be coming soon

Steve Bennett — Fri, 03 May 2024 14:20:01 +0000

Spotify's lossless audio tier which was previously known as Spotify HiFi has been in development since first being announced in 2021, is reported to be arriving soon with a new name, Spotify Lossless. Read more...

Disney+ may add 24/7 channel streaming to its on-demand service

John Callaham — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:52:01 +0000

A new report claims Disney+ will add a selection of 24/7 streaming channels to its on-demand video service, similar to other streaming services that have the same kind of interface. Read more...

Palworld shows off a brief glimpse of its upcoming Arena PvP mode in new teaser trailer

John Callaham — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:38:01 +0000

Developer PocketPair released a very brief teaser trailer today to show off the upcoming Arena PvP mode for its surprise hit game Palworld. No release date was revealed during the trailer. Read more...

How to turn off the new ads in Discord, even without Nitro

Martin Hodás — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:28:01 +0000

Discord ends its ad-free era with new personalized Quests promotions. However, you can quickly turn off the ads in a user's settings without the need for a subscription: this is how. Read more...

Netflix lays off some employees as it reorganizes its film division

Omer Dursun — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:16:02 +0000

Netflix has reportedly reorganized its film division, separating films by genre and laying off some staff. The company is working to focus its creative efforts and cut costs amid economic uncertainty. Read more...