Spotify’s current AI bet is about being the music service that agents choose

Spotify co-CEO Gustav Söderström explains why the rise of AI agents could be good news for the music service.

YouTube says it isn’t testing hiding the dislike button
YouTube says it isn’t testing hiding the dislike button

On Tuesday, I published a story about how YouTube appeared to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, with at least two users on X sharing screenshots of the dislike button moved into the three-dot menu. But a YouTube spokesperson, in a Wednesday statement to The Verge, confirmed that YouTube is “not testing hiding […]

New York’s first microdrama film festival searches for its audience
New York’s first microdrama film festival searches for its audience

It remains to be seen if people really want to watch vertical content on horizontal TV screens, but many filmmakers and creators were confident that their latest projects would play well at Alza – New York City’s first microdrama film festival. Founded by former Tribeca Festival chief operating officer Pete Torres, Alza, which took place […]

YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button
YouTube might be testing hiding the dislike button

YouTube appears to be testing hiding the dislike button on videos, as reported by 9to5Google. At least two users on X have recently shared screenshots of the dislike button now being placed in the three-dots submenu, and a user on Reddit also shared an image of the dislike button being absent for them. Right now, […]

People are using AI vibe coding to remove ads and trackers from smart TVs
People are using AI vibe coding to remove ads and trackers from smart TVs

Developers are using AI vibe coding tools to remove ads, tracking and bloat from their smart TVs.

Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you’re watching less and less
Netflix is telling investors not to worry, even though you’re watching less and less

Netflix is making monetization a top priority amid reports of falling viewing time. As part of its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, Netflix lists improvements to monetization as one of its main focuses going forward, alongside efforts to boost entertainment value and leverage new technology. The streaming giant doesn’t say exactly how it plans to […]

JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too
JustWatch now streams TV shows and movies, too

After announcing plans to introduce its own streaming service last month, JustWatch, a popular guide and search engine for finding things to watch on existing platforms like Disney Plus and Netflix, launched JustWatch TV today. The new streaming service offers an ad-supported free subscription, an ad-free paid subscription, and movie rentals with content from 30 […]

Streaming guide JustWatch becomes a streamer itself

JustWatch, the popular streaming search guide used by 50 million people, is launching its own streaming service, offering free, ad-supported movies and shows alongside a $3.99-per-month ad-free tier and movie rentals.

Hurry, Disney+ subscriptions are set to go back to full price tomorrow — save 30% off annual plans across Australia and New Zealand
Hurry, Disney+ subscriptions are set to go back to full price tomorrow — save 30% off annual plans across Australia and New Zealand

Disney+ has seen a swathe of price increases over the past few years, but this deal for the Standard and Premium annual plans represents up to 42% in savings compared to month-to-month payments — but be quick before it disappears.

MobLand season 2 episode 6 release date and time on Paramount+
MobLand season 2 episode 6 release date and time on Paramount+

The Harrigan family is going to be the death of me… if they don’t kill each other first. But when does MobLand season 2 episode 6 arrive on Paramount+?