Keywords: Streaming


Dazn and DirecTV Latin America strike sports channel deal ahead of world cup

Sports streaming platform DAZN has announced a new multi-year partnership with DirecTV Latin America that will expand its football and sports content ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under the agreement, DirecTV’s DSPORTS channels will be integrated into DAZN’s platform across five Latin......

Netflix appoints Jay Hoag as chairman following Reed Hastings’ departure

Netflix has named Jay Hoag as the new chairman of its board of directors, marking a significant leadership transition for one of the world’s largest streaming platforms. Hoag succeeds Reed Hastings, the company’s co-founder and longtime leader, who recently stepped down from the board after......

Italy dismantles major streaming piracy network worth €300 million

Italian authorities have dismantled a large-scale streaming piracy network accused of causing approximately €300 million in losses to major entertainment and media companies. According to Italy’s financial police, the operation targeted a sophisticated illegal system that allowed users to......

Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over App Store removal

Software company Rave has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc, accusing the technology giant of removing its video-sharing application from the App Store after launching a competing feature. The case, filed in a U.S. federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple engaged in anti-competitive......

Spotify launches “verified” label for human artists amid rise of AI-generated music

The Spotify has announced the introduction of a new “verified” label designed to distinguish human artists from music generated by artificial intelligence, as concerns grow over transparency in the digital music industry. The initiative, called “Verified by Spotify,” aims to......

Over 75,000 AI-generated tracks are uploaded daily on Deezer

French music streaming platform Deezer has revealed a sharp rise in the number of AI-generated songs being uploaded to its service, highlighting the rapid transformation of the digital music landscape. According to the company, nearly 75,000 tracks created using artificial intelligence are now uploaded......

Microdramas shake up mobile viewing as $11 billion format eclipses Netflix

Microdrama platforms are now capturing more daily viewing time on mobile phones in the United States than established streaming services, underlining how ultra-short scripted series are redefining video habits on small screens. New figures from research firm Omdia, based on Q4 2025 Sensor Tower usage......

Youtube resolves global outage that disrupted video recommendations

YouTube announced Tuesday evening that it had resolved a technical outage that disrupted video recommendations for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. The disruption, which lasted several hours, prevented videos from appearing properly across the platform, including on the main website, mobile......

Netflix vows to preserve HBO team amid Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition

Netflix's co-CEO Greg Peters has pledged to keep the acclaimed HBO team fully intact following the company's planned takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. In a recent interview, Peters emphasized that this elite group excels at nurturing top talent and crafting exceptional stories, promising them......