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Rupert Murdoch's Tubi enters UK's busy free streaming market

The Fox Corporation has finally brought Tubi to the UK, but will it be able to repeat the success it's had in the US?

02/07/2024

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15,000 European artists earn more than €10k, according to Spotify data

New data from Spotify shows how much European artists are earning through royalties. But how healthy is the industry?

11/06/2024

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Spotify demonetises all songs with less than 1,000 streams

Under the new policy, more than 60 percent of tracks will not rack up any royalties.

08/04/2024

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Is Netflix the new home of live sports programming? Not yet...

Netflix have recently delved into live sports by airing golf and tennis exhibitions and securing rights to the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul bout. But will the streaming giant become a major player in sports rights?

23/03/2024

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Why is Neil Young returning his music to Spotify?

"My decision comes as music services Apple and Amazon have started serving the same disinformation podcast features I opposed at Spotify."

14/03/2024

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Spotify launches AI tool for translating podcasts

Spotify has launched a new service that aims to translate podcasts into other languages through the use of AI.

26/09/2023

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Music platform Deezer launches "artist-centric" streaming model

The French music streaming app Deezer has teamed up with Universal Music Group to launch the new streaming model.

07/09/2023

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Can Netflix's subscriber growth continue amidst Hollywood strikes?

Netflix experienced a surge in subscribers during the spring, following its crackdown on password-sharing. But can the streaming giant maintain its momentum?

20/07/2023

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Why gaming platforms are redefining streaming

Game livestreaming has long been confined to its own world, but a new €92 million deal might just have rocked the world of streaming to its foundations.

23/06/2023

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Grimes on AI and streaming: Spotify should create an 'AI section'

Is Grimes ahead of the curve by allowing her voice to be used by anyone and suggesting that streamers should have an AI section? Or is artistic creativity threatened by AI-generated tunes?

12/06/2023

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Netflix password sharing crackdown sparks complaints

Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the US has prompted complaints on social media. The streaming giant now asks for $8 (€7.50) more per month if someone wants to share their account, in addition to the $15 (€14.50) standard price.

05/06/2023

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How Netflix is implementing stricter measures to curb password sharing

Netflix to charge an additional €7.50 ($8) per month for viewers living outside U.S. subscribers' households.

24/05/2023

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'Cha Cha Cha' becomes first Finnish song to top Spotify ranking list

Spotify ranked the song in the number one spot ahead of Eurovision winner Sweden's Loreen's 'Tattoo', which took the number two spot.

19/05/2023

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WGA writers' strikers poke fun at 'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega

Banners held on picket lines across the US in support of the WGA writers' strike have poked fun at the 'Wednesday' actress' claims she had 'rewritten' parts of the popular Netflix script.

08/05/2023

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Apple Music Classical shows Spotify's weakness for the genre

Think Spotify is perfect? The launch of Apple Music Classical has shown all the ways the biggest music streamer is lagging behind.

07/04/2023

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The best memes and where to stream the films from this year's Oscars

Missed the Oscar ceremony? We've got the best moments here, and where to stream every winning film.

13/03/2023

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Is Bollywood going bust?

India's Bollywood facing its biggest-ever crisis as streaming services and non-Hindi language rivals steal its sparkle.

11/10/2022

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No French TV monolith to compete with international streamers

RTL Group retains controlling stake in French broadcaster Groupe M6

04/10/2022

Tech News

Netflix partners with Microsoft to offer cheaper service - with ads

Netflix will work with Microsoft to offer a cheaper, ad-based subscription plan in a bid to attract more customers.

14/07/2022

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Spotify: how two Swedish guys took over music streaming

As Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon announce their grand ambitions for the next ten years of Spotify, we look at what made the app such a success.

09/06/2022