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.
Apr 13, 2022
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Netflix tests charging a fee to share accounts
Netflix on Wednesday said it is testing charging a fee to subscribers who share their accounts with people who don't live in their homes.
Mar 17, 2022
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Spotify CEO says won't silence Rogan over racial slur
The head of music streaming giant Spotify Daniel Ek has condemned podcaster Joe Rogan's use of a racial slur but insisted that silencing him was not the answer.
Feb 7, 2022
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CBS retools streaming service to better resemble TV network
CBS News says it is retooling its streaming service to better incorporate programs and personalities from the television network.
Jan 24, 2022
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RCN Chicago rebranding as Astound Broadband, joining co-owned regional cable providers under national banner
There's a new name in Chicago cable.
Jan 13, 2022
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