Tag: streaming technology

Accedo’s new report, released exclusively via The Streaming Wars, breaks down how AI is actually being used inside streaming companies—not just theorized about in boardrooms. Key findings from 25 execs across 18 video services show that while AI is reshaping…

Netflix is now streaming HDR10+ content on AV1-enabled devices, improving picture quality for members on certified HDR10+ displays. By combining dynamic metadata with the efficient AV1 codec, Netflix enhances visual fidelity while expanding device compatibility and reducing bandwidth use.

Amazon Prime Video is testing AI-generated dubbing for select movies and series to cut costs and improve accessibility, using a hybrid approach that combines AI and human localization experts. However, viewers have widely criticized the robotic and unnatural-sounding voices, with…

Parler Cloud Technologies has completed its acquisition of Edgio’s content delivery network (CDN) business, EdgeCast, following a bankruptcy auction. The deal expands Parler’s data centers from five to 25 across seven countries and integrates EdgeCast into its Triton DataCenter for…

Kirby examines AI’s growing influence in Hollywood, from content production to personalized TV experiences, as highlighted by a Hub Entertainment Research survey and CES 2025 innovations. While AI enhances efficiency and discovery, concerns remain over job displacement and its role…

Netflix’s NFL Christmas games are a major test of its live sports strategy, putting its streaming tech and reputation on the line. With past glitches still fresh in viewers’ minds, Netflix needs to nail this broadcast to win over fans,…

Thinking Media has partnered with Bitmovin to transform STIRR into an AI-native streaming service. The collaboration incorporates AI-generated feeds, Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI), and Multiview features, enhancing playback quality and personalized user experiences. Bitmovin’s technology, combined with Bunny CDN, supports…

TheWrap looks at how Prime Video is leveraging AI to drive engagement through features like generative episode summaries, personalized recommendations, and Dialogue Boost. AI innovations such as X-Ray Recaps and Thursday Night Football insights enhance the viewing experience, powered by…

Netflix’s livestream of the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson fight faced technical issues, prompting NFL concerns ahead of Netflix’s Christmas Day doubleheader debut. The NFL remains confident in Netflix despite the setbacks, viewing the boxing match as a stress test. Netflix acknowledged…

Amazon Prime Video appears to be working on adding a multiview feature, based on new Prime Video app code analyzed by Android Authority. This feature, allowing users to watch multiple live streams simultaneously, would enhance its live sports streaming experience…