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BigTech Companies

Disney Plus Adds Vertical Video Feature

Disney Plus is launching a dedicated vertical video feed later this year to compete in short-form, mobile-first content directly within…

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Business

Soapy Micro Dramas: Hollywood’s Next Big Bet

Short-form micro dramas are experiencing a surprising resurgence in the entertainment industry, learning from past failures like Quibi to adapt…

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Artificial Intelligence

Stereogum’s Survival Guide for the Streaming and AI Era

Stereogum, founded in 2002 as a pioneering music blog, has evolved into a major voice in music journalism and recently…

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BigTech Companies

YouTube’s TV Evolution: What’s Changing Your Screen

YouTube's TV app is being redesigned with high-definition banners and structured season-episode layouts to resemble premium streaming services, encouraging binge-watching…

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Entertainment

TiVo Ends DVR Production After Decades

TiVo has permanently ended production and sales of its standalone DVR hardware, with the TiVo Edge from 2019 being its…

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Business

Digital Natives Reveal Top Social Platforms

A Variety summit panel revealed distinct generational differences in social media and entertainment consumption patterns between younger and older millennials,…

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Business

Streaming’s Future Hinges on Distribution

The modern video streaming landscape requires content owners to create and manage a unique, technically complex distribution feed for each…

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Artificial Intelligence

Voice AI: The Streaming Industry’s Game-Changer

Voice AI enhances streaming platforms by enabling advanced personalization, understanding context and emotions, and providing a competitive edge in a…

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Business

Live Sports Now Open to All Brands, Not Just Giants

Live sports advertising is now accessible to brands of all sizes due to streaming platforms and programmatic advertising, breaking the…

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AI & Tech

AI-Generated Music: From Raunchy Tunes to Bizarre Holiday Hits

AI-generated music is increasingly prevalent on streaming platforms, ranging from bizarre novelty tracks to convincing genre imitations, often deceiving listeners…

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Entertainment

2025 Summer Game Fest Shatters Records With 89% Viewer Surge

The 2025 Summer Game Fest saw an 89% surge in viewership, becoming the most-watched edition with over 50 million combined…

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BigTech Companies

Meta & Norsk: Key Factors in Streaming Codec Selection

Video codec selection for streaming platforms involves balancing cutting-edge compression with universal playback, where practical compatibility often outweighs theoretical benefits.…

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