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Twitch clears up its confusing sexual content guidelines
Twitch has finally streamlined its confusing guidelines surrounding sexual content after a creator was able to appear seemingly topless in a stream posted on the website.
Mariella Moon12.14.2023
Netflix's 2024 game lineup includes Game Dev Tycoon, Sonic Mania and a Cozy Grove sequel
Netflix has revealed some of the games it's releasing next year.
Mariella Moon12.14.2023
Disney+ adds a Hulu tab as the streaming services start integrating
Disney has started integrating Hulu shows and movies into Disney+ in the US.
Kris Holt12.07.2023
Pixar's Disney+ pandemic movies are hitting theaters after all
After going straight to Disney+ amid COVID-19 lockdowns, Pixar's Soul, Turning Red and Luca will hit movie theaters in early 2024.
Kris Holt12.06.2023
Spotify is laying off 1,500 employees, who will be notified later today
In a pre-holiday shocker, Spotify is laying off 17 percent of its workforce across the company.
Steve Dent12.05.2023
TikTok's new profile tools are just for musicians
TikTok has introduced the Artist Account, which offers up-and-coming musicians new ways to curate their profiles in ways that boost discoverability.
Malak Saleh12.01.2023
Formula E now lets you stream every race from its first nine seasons for free
Formula E's new race archive offers every event from seasons 1-9 for free streaming on its website and app.
Billy Steele12.01.2023
Spotify Wrapped returns to reveal your 2023 streaming stats
Spotify's 2023 version of Wrapped is here to reveal your "listening character" and match you up with a Sound Town.
Billy Steele11.29.2023
Spotify confirms it won't offer payouts for songs with fewer than 1,000 plays
Spotify has officially unveiled its new streaming payment policies for artists and labels and the details haven’t changed from previous reports. Payments have been eliminated for songs with less than 1,000 streams, impacting smaller artists.
Lawrence Bonk11.22.2023
Max is offering 70 percent off its ad-supported plan for six months in Black Friday sale
It's available to buy through Monday, November 27.
Sarah Fielding11.20.2023
Lawmakers question Apple over cancellation of Jon Stewart's show
Did Apple cancel 'The Problem With Jon Stewart' over its coverage and criticism of China? A group of lawmakers from a House of Representatives committee wants to know.
Malak Saleh11.16.2023
Terminator is back with a new anime series coming to Netflix
Netflix announced Terminator: The Anime Series with an official teaser during its Geeked Week event over the weekend. There aren't many details about the series out yet, but Netflix says it's coming soon. It's executive produced by Skydance, Production IG and writer Mattson Tomlin.
Cheyenne MacDonald11.12.2023
SAG-AFTRA deal includes a $40 million streaming bonus and AI protections
SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative deal with Hollywood studio executives this week, and are now calling on members to vote to ratify the deal. It would establish wage increases, AI protections, requirements for intimacy coordinators and the end of racist makeup practices.
Cheyenne MacDonald11.12.2023
Verizon may soon offer a $10 bundle of Netflix and Max ad-supported plans
Never mind Netflix and chill. It seems Verizon wants its customers to subscribe to Netflix and Max.
Kris Holt11.11.2023
Spotify for TVs gets a new look and features to match the mobile app
The Spotify TV app has been revamped to make the user experience of streaming more enjoyable when you’re not using your phone.
Malak Saleh11.10.2023
The merged Disney Plus and Hulu app launches in beta next month
You'll soon be able to use the one-app streaming experience Disney is creating between Disney+ and Hulu.
Billy Steele11.09.2023
Echo will be the first Marvel show to hit Disney+ and Hulu simultaneously
After a rough spell, Marvel is hoping to get back on track with the help of its next series Echo. It will be the studio's first streaming show to hit Disney+ and Hulu at the same time.
Kris Holt11.04.2023
Netflix's ad-supported plan will soon allow downloads and reward binge-watching
The updates come one year after the tier launched.
Sarah Fielding11.02.2023Disney is taking full ownership of Hulu, setting it up to dominate streaming
Disney will acquire the 33 percent of Hulu Comcast still controls and expects to pay NBC Universal approximately $8.61 billion for the deal.
Mariella Moon11.02.2023
Apple Music's Siri-only $5 voice plan appears to be toast
The Apple Music Voice Plan, which granted users access to the streaming service for $5 per month as long as they were willing to use it only via Siri voice control, appears to be no more.
Kris Holt11.02.2023