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Back to news homeThe NFL is looking to launch its own streaming service this summer, says report
The National Football League is expected to launch its own streaming service, NFL+, as early as July, according to a report from the NFL owner meeting in Atlanta by Sports […]
Premium streaming subscriptions continue to increase despite Netflix’s downfall
If you’ve been following Netflix lately, then you’d know the streamer is on shaky ground at the moment. Antenna data reveals that Netflix saw 3.6 million subscription cancellations in the […]
Netflix launches a new ‘Mystery Box’ feature to help kids discover new content
Netflix is introducing a new “Mystery Box” feature aimed at helping kids discover new movies and TV shows, the company announced on Thursday. The new feature, which is similar to […]
Apple Music’s new concert series will livestream select performances, starting with Harry Styles
Apple is launching a new concert live-streaming series called “Apple Music Live” that will showcase performances from “the biggest stars in music,” the company announced today. The series will kick […]
Spotify Stations has left the station
Spotify Stations, the streaming service’s lightweight listening app offering easy access to curated playlists, is shutting down on May 16. The company told TechCrunch that the app and web player […]
Daily Crunch: Startup that transforms real-world items into NFTs raises $6.9M seed round
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Super fans, franchises, and unique content could be the answer to reducing streaming churn
In today’s highly competitive streaming market, streaming services don’t just have to figure out how to attract users — they also have to find ways to keep them. Fandom’s “2022 […]
Apple debuts a new true crime standalone original podcast called ‘Run, Bambi, Run’
Apple is furthering its investment in original podcasts with the debut of its new true crime-focused Apple Original podcast “Run, Bambi, Run.” The eight-part series will explore the story of […]
Spotify will suspend its services in Russia in light of free speech crackdown
Spotify will discontinue access to its streaming services in Russia in light of the country’s dramatic new restrictions on free speech. In early March, the Russian parliament enacted a new […]