Amazon Prime Video Launches Spoiler-Free AI-Powered TV Show Recaps
Amazon's X-Ray Recaps uses AI to generate concise, spoiler-free summaries of TV shows, available on Fire TV in the US, with plans to expand to more devices by year-end.
Streaming Services
Apple TV+ Offers Free Access to Content for a Limited Time
Apple TV+ opens up its streaming service to non-subscribers for a weekend, allowing users to access popular shows like 'Severance' and 'Slow Horses' for free.
Apple TV+ Offers Free Streaming Weekend to Lure New Subscribers
Apple TV+ is offering a free streaming weekend from January 3-5, allowing anyone to access its popular TV shows without a subscription, in a bid to attract new users.
Netflix Unveils One-Tap Season Downloads for iOS Users, Enhancing Offline Viewing Experience
Netflix introduces a new feature allowing iOS users to download entire TV show seasons with a single tap, expanding offline viewing capabilities.
Peacock Embraces Gaming and Vertical Video to Compete with Industry Giants
NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service is testing mini-games and short-form vertical video feeds to enhance user engagement and stay competitive in the entertainment industry.
Plex Expands Social Networking Features, Unveils New UI and HEVC Encoding for Subscribers
Plex introduces public profile sharing, TV and movie review commenting, and a redesigned UI, while also offering HEVC hardware encoding for paid subscribers.
Sling TV Removes Recording Limits from Premium DVR Feature
Sling TV upgrades its cloud DVR, offering unlimited recording capabilities for an extra $5 per month, but still lags behind YouTube TV's base subscription.
SoundCloud Unveils New Artist Plan, Offering Affordable Music Distribution and Monetization Tools
SoundCloud introduces a new, cheaper paid plan for artists, offering features like track amplification, distribution, and monetization, with a focus on emerging musicians.
Spotify Discontinues Car Thing, Disables Devices Amid Low Demand and Supply Chain Issues
Spotify has officially discontinued its in-car streaming device, Car Thing, due to low demand and supply chain issues, leaving users with a limited time to claim refunds.
