3 d. ago Netflix is getting into short videos with a new vertical feed for mobile

Netflix announced on Wednesday that it’s currently testing a short-form video feature, signaling that even a streaming giant with over 300 million subscribers is concerned about losing viewers’ time spent on mobile to apps like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. The company debuted the feature at its first-ever product and tech event, where it […]

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3 d. ago Netflix Debuts New Home Screen, Its First Redesign in 12 Years

The implications for the industry could be significant, given that most other streaming services have copied Netflix’s design.

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4 d. ago Spotify now shows how many times people listened to podcast episodes

YouTube continues to dominate the podcasting space, but Spotify is actively working to close the gap. The latest development: a new feature that lets users see how many times an audio-only or video podcast episode has been actively listened to or watched. The streaming giant revealed its new podcast metric called “plays” on Tuesday, making […]

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5 d. ago How millions of people can watch the same video at the same time—the technology behind streaming

Live and on-demand video constituted an estimated 66% of global internet traffic by volume in 2022, and the top 10 days for internet traffic in 2024 coincided with live streaming events such as the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match and coverage of the NFL. Streaming enables seamless, on-demand access to video content, from online gaming to short videos like TikToks, and longer content such as movies, podcasts and NFL games.

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7 d. ago White House launches unusual looped video — to stream for days — touting accomplishments

White House launches unusual looped video — to stream for days — touting accomplishments  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Netflix's first quarter builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech companies

Netflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the year, signaling the world's largest video streaming service is still thriving as President Donald Trump's policies cast a pall on the economy.

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3 w. ago These video streaming services are designed for people with dementia

People with dementia sometimes get agitated and frustrated. New services provide a sort of Netflix for dementia, with videos designed for this population — leaving out confusing plots or jarring ads.

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3 w. ago Patreon tests a native live video feature where creators can stream 24/7

Patreon is finally experimenting with a native livestreaming, a new feature that could attract more creators and help them earn more money. The capability is rolling out to select testers this week and will become more widely available this summer.  Similar to other platforms, Patreon’s new livestream feature comes with a live chat where fans […]

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3 w. ago Inside the Trump administration's overhaul of the Coast Guard amid border security blitz

The service unveiled its new Coast Guard Force Design 2028 this month to revamp the service’s organizational structure, personnel, acquisition and contracting, and technology.

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