Kirby analyzes five product design principles behind Netflix’s new Eclipse interface, highlighting how they strategically address user behavior to improve engagement and decision-making. The redesign reduces cognitive load, creates habit-forming feedback loops, and adapts in real time to viewer intent.…
Fox is entering the direct-to-consumer market with Fox One, a minimalist streaming service launching ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Rather than chase prestige content or compete head-on with rivals, Fox One will focus on live sports, news, and existing…
Amazon says Prime Video’s ad-supported tier now reaches more than 130 million U.S. users per month, up from 115 million last year. At its 2025 upfront, Amazon introduced new AI-powered ad formats including pause ads and shoppable inventory designed to…
NBCUniversal is overhauling the NBA streaming experience on Peacock with real-time stats, multiview features, and gamified interactivity, ahead of its exclusive rights debut this fall. The goal is to draw in younger, diverse audiences and give advertisers new ways to…
Paramount booked a $152M Q1 profit and narrowed streaming losses, with Paramount+ subscriptions hitting 79M, but the real story is strategic stabilization ahead of a potential Skydance merger. Streaming growth came from familiar hits, cost-cutting helped improve margins, and Pluto…
Florida rep Kat Cammack introduced the App Store Freedom Act to challenge Apple’s control over its App Store, but the bill is widely seen as political posturing with no real chance of passing. While the proposal calls for third-party app…
Mid-tier streaming services are rapidly losing relevance as consumers streamline their subscriptions, prioritizing platforms that deliver daily value and habit-forming engagement. According to TiVo and Bango data, viewers are spending less, using fewer services, and canceling not due to price,…
Comcast has named its cable and digital spinoff "Versant," consolidating legacy brands like USA, CNBC, and Fandango under a single corporate identity. The move streamlines operations, enables strategic flexibility, and positions the unit for potential M&A or divestiture, reflecting broader…
Google has launched 100 Zeros, a film and television initiative focused on embedding its technology and values into pop culture through entertainment. The effort is a multiyear partnership with Range Media Partners, with projects aimed at shifting youth perception and…
Amazon beat Q1 2025 expectations with $155.7 billion in revenue and $1.59 EPS, but shares fell 4.6% in after-hours trading as investors focused on soft AWS growth, cautious guidance, and looming tariffs. AWS posted $29.3 billion in revenue with record…
