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Whole lotta zeros: Apple Music crosses 100M song barrier

Apple Music is about to cross a huge milestone, offering its eye-and-ear-popping 100 millionth song on the streaming service.

Oct 3, 2022

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Netflix and Disney poised to shake up TV ad world

With the launch of cheaper, ad-supported subscriptions, Netflix and Disney+ are expected to bite into the revenue of traditional television channels as the streaming services look toward continued expansion.

Sep 26, 2022

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NFL on Prime Video latest foray by leagues into streaming

Roger Bennett remembers calling his father in Liverpool, England, and having his father hold the phone next to the television so he could experience his beloved Everton in the FA Cup semifinals.

Sep 15, 2022

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As tech giants face a financial downturn, some new players are focusing on people over profit

The tech industry has been rocked by recent economic woes. While once thought of as close to recession proof, companies from Netflix to Meta are suddenly experiencing serious financial setbacks. As the Washington Post reported ...

Aug 2, 2022

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Why captions are suddenly everywhere and how they got there

People with hearing loss have a new ally in their efforts to navigate the world: Captions that aren't limited to their television screens and streaming services.

Jun 27, 2022

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Why free streaming channels like Pluto TV and Tubi have viewers watching commercials again

There's a new hot buzzword in the streaming video business—it's spelled f-r-e-e.

May 24, 2022

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CNN's streaming service shutting down a month after launch

CNN is shutting down its CNN+ streaming service less than a month after its launch, a spectacular flameout for a venture that had attracted stars like Chris Wallace and Alison Roman and was seen as a way to attract a new ...

Apr 21, 2022

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As shares plunge, Netflix takes aim at password sharing, ads

An unexpected drop in subscribers sent Netflix shares into freefall Wednesday, forcing the company to consider experimenting with ads and—hold onto your remote—cracking down on millions of freeloaders who use passwords ...

Apr 20, 2022

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Web surfing that feels instantaneous, even though it's not

If the coronavirus pandemic drove your life online, you've probably been there: Maybe you're using video chat to get work done or connect with far-flung friends. No matter how much bandwidth you have, the lag between one ...

Apr 13, 2022

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Amazon: IMDb TV will be renamed Amazon Freevee

Amazon announced Wednesday its free streaming service IMDb TV will be renamed Amazon Freevee.