Spotify announced on Thursday a strategic shift to integrate Apple’s HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) technology, aiming to streamline cross-platform video podcast distribution. By adopting this standard, which Apple recently launched,…
YouTube viewers are increasingly shifting short-form content from mobile devices to the living room, racking up over 2 billion hours of Shorts on television screens every month. Despite the format…
Peacock is officially entering the booming microdrama market, announcing on Monday that it will host two new unscripted vertical video series produced by Bravo. These series, featuring episodes lasting between…
The New York Times is officially expanding its viral word puzzle beyond the smartphone screen. The media giant announced on Monday that it is partnering with NBC to transform Wordle…
Amazon officially unveiled “Clips” this Friday, a new short-form video feed integrated directly into the Prime Video app. Designed to streamline content discovery, the feature provides users with personalized, bite-sized…
The Walt Disney Company is internally exploring the development of a unified “super app” designed to integrate Disney+ with its physical travel and entertainment platforms, including the Disneyland Resort and…
Spotify announced on Thursday a major expansion for its interactive AI DJ feature, which now supports four additional languages: Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Italian. Previously restricted to English and…
Media mogul Barry Diller has publicly defended OpenAI CEO Sam Altman against recent allegations of manipulation, asserting that Altman is a “decent person with good values.” Despite reports questioning Altman’s…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences officially updated its eligibility criteria for the 99th Oscars, implementing a strict policy that disqualifies AI-generated performances and screenplays from contention. This…
After a quarter-century of operation, the iconic search engine Ask.com has officially ceased its search business operations. The platform, owned by IAC, closed its doors on May 1, 2026, marking…
Netflix has officially pushed back the release of Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated adaptation, The Magician’s Nephew. Originally slated for a Thanksgiving debut, the film will now hit theaters globally on…
Spotify is officially launching a “Verified by Spotify” badge to help listeners distinguish authentic human artists from the rising tide of AI-generated tracks. As automated content floods streaming platforms, this…
