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Back to news homeNetflix’s gaming service adds two more titles, including the return of Gameloft’s ‘Asphalt Xtreme’
Earlier this month, Netflix’s new gaming service became globally available across both iOS and Android with a debut lineup that included two “Stranger Things”-themed games and a few more casual […]
Amazon Prime Video app introduces a new clip-sharing feature
Amazon is rolling out a new Prime Video feature that lets users share video clips from TV shows and movies on the platform. The clips can be shared on social […]
Disney+ is launching a special IMAX format for 13 Marvel movies
Disney+ is bringing IMAX’s Expanded Aspect Ratio across 13 Marvel movies on its platform on November 12. The new format means that viewers will see smaller black bars in certain […]
TechCrunch+ roundup: Yahoo leaves China, Nubank IPO, B2C expansion tips
After Nubank filed its F-1, Natasha Mascarenhas and Alex Wilhelm dissected the document to learn more about the operations of one of the world’s largest startups. “With over 40 million […]
ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish downplays idea of a merger to get scale in streaming
ViacomCBS CEO Bob Bakish this morning downplayed his company’s interest in a potential merger — like one with its partner Comcast. At the WSJ Tech Live conference today, the media […]
Netflix fired the employee who organized a walkout in solidarity with trans workers
Netflix fired an employee who led the company’s trans employee resource group and planned a walkout on October 20, a current and former Netflix employee with knowledge of the situation […]
Strike looms over labor conditions on TV and film productions by big streaming services
A dispute over working conditions at “new media” properties like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV and others may shut down productions across the country if a strike vote by the union […]
Tech giants brace for impact in India as new recurring payments directive goes into effect
Apple, Sony, Google, Zoom, PayPal and several other tech companies as well as scores of banks have cautioned customers and partners in India to expect a surge in declined transactions […]
Netflix acquires its first games studio, “Oxenfree” developer Night School
A screenshot from Night School Studio game “Oxenfree” Night School Studio, the independent game developer known for narrative-driven titles like “Oxenfree,” announced today it has been acquired by Netflix. This […]