A new report claims that Netflix may be expanding into the video games space as early as next year. While the distribution format and experience is unknown, the firm will reportedly not charge extra.
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Samsung has launched its TV Plus streaming service to the web, making its free TV channels available to more customers in addition to existing users of its smart TVs and mobile devices.
The streaming giant is searching for a new executive to lead the company's foray into video games, while a subscription service offering a bundle of games is reportedly under consideration.
AT&T and Discovery have announced that WarnerMedia is merging with the latter company to create a unified portfolio of content and and stronger presence in the video streaming market.
Roku has announced that the shows it acquired from short-lived streaming service Quibi will be rebranded as Roku Originals, which will also be the brand for future original content form Roku.
Netflix has shared its results from the first quarter. It reported having 208 million paid accounts which are up 14% year-over-year but two million below where it hoped it would be.
Vodafone has revealed that streaming and other network usage jumped by 40% over the last year due to the pandemic forcing people to learn and work from home. It also said more people stream earlier.
Razer has announced a new webcam, the Kiyo Pro, with a new sensor for improved low-light video, an adaptive light sensor, higher framerates, and HDR. It doubles the price to $200, though.
WarnerMedia has announced that its HBO Max streaming service is expanding outside the U.S. for the first time in June, starting with 39 territories in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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You can now stream music on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music directly from the sidebar in Opera GX using the Player feature. It was previously available only on the regular browser.
The Fire TV Stick Lite only debuted a few months ago and is already being discounted by 27%. Amazon claims it is 50% more powerful than the 2019 variant, and can stream HDR content at 60fps.
The latest report from Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet shows that live streaming platforms saw a major surge in growth thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic that forced many to stay at home.
Netflix is rolling out a new "shuffle play" feature that will let subscribers watch shows or movies without having to browse its content catalog. It's rolling out worldwide in the first half of 2021.
Netflix has revealed that it gained 8.5 million new subscribers in 4Q20 and a record 37 million new users over the whole year. It also expects six million new sign-up in the first quarter of 2021.
ViacomCBS has announced that its rebranded streaming service, Paramount+, will launch on March 4 in the U.S. and Canada. The service is also coming to more countries around the world.
Having had prices hiked by $10 last month, Hulu + Live TV subscribers will be able to access 14 new channels, including Comedy Central and Nickelodeon, as part of the streaming service's lineup.
2020 has been an unusual year with most people having to adapt to new technologies to get through the year. Let's take a look at what we consider to be the biggest tech disappointments of 2020.
Netflix is rolling out a new option that lets users only listen to the audio of a show or movie, potentially reducing data usage and making it easier to enjoy content while doing other things.
The UK's Royal Society has called on platforms and regulators to find ways to lower the quality of streamed content where appropriate in order to cut carbon emissions by around 1% to 5%.
Discovery is jumping on the streaming bandwagon with its own service, called discovery+. The service is said to be coming in January, costing $4.99 per month with ads, or $6.99 without them.
Netflix has become the first streaming service in the UK to tag all of its library with age ratings from the BBFC. The rating agency has now called on other streaming providers to follow suit.
With Thanksgiving and Black Friday putting the brakes on the usual flow of news, we take a look at some game launches and holiday deals to end this week. Be sure to have a look at our handy overview.
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Nvidia has discounted the 2019 SHIELD by 14% for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday. Now you can turn any TV into a powerhouse with Android TV and Chromecast 4K relatively cheap!
Hulu is going to increase the price of its Hulu with Live TV bundle by $10/month from next month. The price hike means the Live TV streaming service will cost $64.99/month, the same as YouTube TV.
WarnerMedia's streaming service, which launches earlier this year, is now making its way to Amazon's smart TV platform, allowing users to watch popular HBO shows and movies, such as Game of Thrones.
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Sony could acquire anime streaming service Crunchyroll as it has entered the final stage of negotiations with AT&T. The asking price remains unclear, but it's said to be more than 100 billion yen.
The streaming giant Netflix has decided to raise prices for its monthly subscription in the U.S. While the base plan remains the same, the cost of the standard and premium plans has gone up.
Twitch has been criticized by various music groups for allowing unlicensed music to be used for its Soundtrack feature and for disregarding thousands of music infringement notices, among other claims.
Quibi has reportedly hired a restructuring company that recommended shutting down the company, among other options. The streaming service is struggling to grow its viewership amid the pandemic.
Netflix has confirmed that it will be holding a 48-hour StreamFest event in December where it will allow new subscribers to stream content for free for 48 hours. The event will first happen in India.
Netflix announced today that it is removing its free trial offer in the U.S., preventing potential subscribers in the country from watching its TV shows and movies for free within a set period.
In time for this year's Prime Day, Roku is offering a few of its streaming devices with discounts. The lower-end Roku Express now costs$ $21, while the premium Streaming Stick+ is down to $37.
Google has unveiled several new features for YouTube Music on smart TVs. Today's announcement comes after it added new YouTube Music features to other form factors in previous months.
Netflix has announced price hikes for its standard and premium subscription plans in Canada. The rates will apply to new subscribers immediately and to existing customers in the coming weeks.
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Twitch has introduced Soundtrack, a new feature that allows streamers to use licensed music without violating the owner's copyrights. The new feature is available in beta starting today.
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