Technology

Netflix's forthcoming “Kids Playlists” function as linear channels under a different name, offering a curated, passive viewing experience. This move echoes what industry experts, like Kirby Grines, predicted: streaming platforms will shift toward linear-style content to encourage discovery. Launching on…

Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to launch the Venu Sports streaming service this fall despite an ongoing antitrust lawsuit from Fubo. The three companies argue that antitrust laws protect competition, not competitors, and criticize Fubo as a…

Our latest From the Archives reflects on Disney+'s transformative 10-year DTC journey as Disney+ celebrates its 5th anniversary today. Over its first five years, Disney+ reached 150 million subscribers, introduced an ad-supported tier, and turned a profit in 2024 ahead…

Verizon Communications plans to acquire Frontier Communications in an all-cash deal valued at $20 billion to enhance its fiber network. Frontier, with 2.2 million fiber subscribers across 25 states, will add to Verizon’s existing Fios network, expanding their combined fiber…

Amazon is rolling out a redesigned Prime Video UI to improve user experience with a clearer layout. The new navigation bar includes categories like Home, Movies, and Live TV, along with sections for Prime membership content and add-on subscriptions. AI-generated…

The Streaming Wars analyzes 2025 as a cautious reset for the media and entertainment industry after two years of turmoil, including mass layoffs, stock declines, and an industry-wide correction. While job losses continue, they are slowing, and companies are shifting…