Netflix streams everything cable does — including ads
Netflix’s profits and subscriber base have dwindled recently as intense competition has hurt every major player in the streaming wars.
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Tech giants protest as Apple enjoys the fruits of their labor
After initially letting Spotify tell iOS users how to purchase audiobooks outside the App Store, Apple has stonewalled the music titan.
Pluto TV is making a name for FAST platforms
While Paramount Global’s focus in streaming has been on Paramount+ (which is growing at a steady clip), its free ad-support streaming television (FAST) platform, Pluto TV, has quietly become a success story.
Deepfake celebrities are populating commercials
Companies are deepfaking celebrities to have them star in their ads.
Spotify’s audiobooks fight for a spot on Apple’s shelf
Spotify has been through the ringer trying to get a new version of its app approved by Apple, clashing over how to direct users to buy an audiobook on the App Store.
Meta wants to keep influencers on Instagram
Instagram is facing stiff competition for being the platform for influencer/follower engagement, so the company is rolling out several new features to help creators better manage their following.
AI wants to up your selfie game
AI art platforms are graduating from cool and controversial developer tools to cool and controversial selfie filters that anyone can use.
Rarible wants to be the one-stop shop for all of your NFT purchases
NFT platform Rarible is setting itself up for a maturing NFT ecosystem with two new features.
Uber is speeding toward a $1 billion ad business
Uber wants to make sure you never ride alone (whether you like it or not) with the debut of Journey Ads.
TikTok tunes up a music streaming service
TikTok parent company ByteDance is looking to expand its music streaming service, Resso, globally.