netflix Netflix Loses U.S. Subscribers as Price Hikes Impact Quarterly Growth Netflix experiences its first U.S. net subscriber loss since 2011 after raising its standard plan price, causing the company to miss its global growth targets. The streaming giant blames the shortfall on recent price increases and a weaker content slate rather than upcoming market competition.
netflix Netflix Experiments with Desktop Pop-Out Video Player Netflix is currently testing a floating picture-in-picture video player for desktop web browsers that allows users to watch shows while working in other windows.
streaming wars Streaming Wars and Big Tech Backlash Define 2019 Digital Landscape Major media companies launch aggressive streaming platforms while growing scrutiny challenges Big Tech dominance.
disney plus Disney Plus Reaches 24 Million U.S. Subscribers in First Month Analysts estimate Disney Plus signs up 24 million U.S. subscribers in November, exceeding expectations. The rapid launch causes a noticeable drop in Netflix customer retention.
netflix Netflix and Disney Threaten to Halt Georgia Production Over Abortion Law Netflix warns it will rethink its massive investment in Georgia if a strict abortion law takes effect, a stance now echoed by Disney CEO Bob Iger. The entertainment giants join a growing number of filmmakers speaking out against the legislation.
hotstar Disney's Hotstar Shatters Global Live Streaming Record with 18.6 Million Viewers Hotstar sets a new global benchmark for concurrent live viewership as 18.6 million users tune into the IPL cricket finals, easily surpassing its own previous record and major Western streaming events.
netflix Netflix Exceeds Q1 Subscriber Expectations Despite Weak Q2 Forecast Netflix adds a record 9.6 million paid subscribers in the first quarter of 2019, beating analyst predictions. However, shares dip after-hours as the company projects slower growth for the second quarter.
streaming Global Video Streaming Market Surpasses Cable in Subscribers Streaming services now boast more global subscribers than traditional cable, as major tech and media companies battle for dominance in a rapidly growing $22.6 billion market. Netflix and Amazon lead the pack, but over 100 players are fighting for viewers' attention worldwide.
netflix Netflix Doubles Down on Interactive Shows After Bandersnatch Success Netflix announces plans to expand its interactive storytelling format following the global hit of Black Mirror's Bandersnatch. The streaming giant plans to branch out beyond sci-fi into comedies and romances.
netflix Netflix Defends Theatrical Value Amid Spielberg Oscars Pushback Netflix faces mounting criticism from traditional Hollywood figures like Steven Spielberg who argue its films belong on television, not at the Academy Awards. The streaming giant pushes back by asserting its deep love for cinema amidst a broader industry debate.
netflix Netflix Brings Automated Offline Viewing to iOS Users Netflix introduces a smart downloads feature for iOS that automatically deletes watched episodes and downloads the next ones over Wi-Fi. The update aims to simplify offline viewing and attract users in emerging markets.
marie kondo TechCrunch Podcast Explores Emotional Impact of Marie Kondo's New Netflix Show The TechCrunch Original Content podcast dives into Marie Kondo's new Netflix series, discussing how the KonMari method sparks deeper conversations about domestic labor and personal belongings. The episode also touches on the surprising dueling Fyre Festival documentaries from Netflix and Hulu.
video games US Video Game Revenue Surpasses Global Box Office With $43.8 Billion Haul The US video game industry earns $43.8 billion in 2018, easily beating the global film box office and streaming revenues. Major media companies like Netflix now view gaming giants such as Fortnite as their primary competitive threat.
gdpr Privacy Campaigner Schrems Files GDPR Complaints Against Amazon, Apple, Netflix Max Schrems files GDPR complaints against Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube over inadequate data access responses.
netflix Netflix Exceeds Subscriber Goals Despite Slight Revenue Miss Netflix surpasses expectations by adding 8.8 million subscribers in the fourth quarter and reporting record viewership for original films like Bird Box. However, a minor revenue shortfall causes a slight dip in the company's after-hours stock price.